Date: Thursday, 12 June 2025
Time: 7:00am – 7:45am
Location: Albert Park Lake
Tickets: No sign-up required - please just meet in the hotel lobby 5 minutes early. All fitness levels are welcome - just bring your runners and a smile!

Start your day on the right foot with a refreshing 45-minute morning walk around the scenic Albert Park Lake on Thursday, 12 June, from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM. Take in the crisp morning air, soak up the stunning lake views, and ease into the day with fellow RSA attendees in a relaxed, energizing setting.

The “Renal Diet” has been cancelled: So, what do we tell patients about food?

Nutrition in Kidney Disease is changing. The traditional “Renal Diet” is fast becoming a thing of the past as we move towards a healthier, wholefood approach. Legumes, nuts, wholegrains, fruits and vegetables are back on the menu, and ultra-processed foods, additives, plant-based diets and gut health are all new areas of focus. The increased use of medications such as Ozempic are also influencing patients’ diets.

This can be a challenge for nursing staff who are often having conversations with patients about what they are eating, and have long had to focus on what patients should not eat. So how do we change our conversations with patients to reflect the latest evidence?

In this workshop we will go over the current evidence for nutrition in CKD, and how we communicate this with patients. Breakout sessions will focus on how we implement the most up to date evidence when having conversations with patients about hyperkalaemia, hyperphosphatemia, weight loss, fluid management and other issues you find challenging.

Have you ever wanted to undertake a research or QI project and didn't know where to start? Join us in this learning lab to understand the principles of research methodology, advocate for change based on evidence-based practice and become a leader in healthcare research.

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