Patients are benefitting from a significant advancement in kidney healthcare following the official opening of the Prince of Wales Hospital Kidney Care Centre.
The purpose-built centre was delivered as part of refurbishment works at Prince of Wales Hospital and will establish an integrated hub for renal services in NSW. It forms part of the NSW Government's more than $1.5 billion investment in the Randwick Campus Redevelopment project.
The centre was designed to meet growing demand and increasingly complex patients, bringing together acute and satellite dialysis, home therapies, outpatient clinics, transplant support, vascular access management, paediatric services and multidisciplinary care in one modern, state-of-the-art facility.
As the only centre in NSW offering such a comprehensive range of services under one roof, the Kidney Care Centre enhances patient experiences, efficiency, and clinical outcomes.
From acute haemodialysis for complex cases to long-term dialysis support, the centre delivers care across every stage of the patient journey.
Patients are supported to manage their treatment at home, while expert outpatient clinics and integrated kidney transplant services ensure continuity of care.
Dedicated vascular access services and a strong multidisciplinary team further strengthen the centre's clinical outcomes.
This innovative model also enables paediatric patients to receive specialised treatment while remaining connected to a lifelong care pathway, supporting their families and ensuring a smooth transition into adult services.
Additionally, the Kidney Care Clinic offers both a vascular clinic and vascular ultrasound imaging in the same space, as well as advanced acute dialysis with cardiac monitoring for medically complex patients, allowing safe and timely treatment outside the traditional hospital ward.
These co-located services enhance collaboration across specialist teams, helping to reduce pressure on emergency departments and inpatient services while ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
"This new centre will make accessing kidney care easier and more convenient for many patients.
"By bringing everything together under one roof, the Kidney Care Centre makes it easier for people to receive the care they need in the right place, at the right time.
"As the first of its kind in NSW, the Kidney Care Centre sets a new standard for kidney care delivery and will support the healthcare needs of patients, families and the wider community for many years to come."
Quotes attributable to A/General Manager Vicki Weeden, Prince of Wales Hospital:
"By integrating a range of services and expertise in one purpose-built facility, we are delivering an innovative and uniquely comprehensive model of care."
Quotes attributable to Chief Executive SESLHD Leisa Rathborne:
"Our new clinic transforms the outpatient experience, prioritising comfort, privacy, and expanding our ability to provide accessible treatment for patients without requiring hospital admission.
"The Kidney Care Centre's design places patients at the centre of care, enabling seamless access to the full spectrum of kidney services in a single location."
