About Us
Established in 2009
The HOME Network (THN) is a national initiative bringing together a solution-focused group of home dialysis healthcare professionals from across Australia. THN draws upon all levels of evidence to provide insights and practical options for colleagues throughout Australia to facilitate a positive change towards increased use of home dialysis.
The HOME Network members are committed to driving outcomes aligned with the group's renewed strategy and working towards achieving their overall vision and mission statement.
The HOME Network (THN) is a national initiative bringing together a solution-focused group of home dialysis healthcare professionals from across Australia. THN draws upon all levels of evidence to provide insights and practical options for colleagues throughout Australia to facilitate a positive change towards increased use of home dialysis.
The HOME Network members are committed to driving outcomes aligned with the group's renewed strategy and working towards achieving their overall vision and mission statement.
Our vision and mission
Our vision is more Australians with chronic kidney disease will embrace the freedom of home dialysis and its associated health benefits. Our mission is through research, education and advocacy, The HOME Network aims to enable healthcare professionals with knowledge and resources to empower more people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to embrace the freedom of home dialysis.
When we started
The HOME Network was created when a group of healthcare professionals from across Australia came together to identify and develop solutions to overcome the barriers that prevent higher utilisation of home dialysis. Through a series of workshops (sponsored initially by Roche Products Pty Limited), the group defined the principles underlying the need for positive action to increase the utilisation of home dialysis in Australia.
The HOME Network now
We currently have 23 members drawn from all states and territories in Australia, representing major metropolitan areas, regional and rural perspectives. Our members bring expertise in nephrology nursing and education (pre-dialysis, home dialysis), strategic management, and allied health, including social work and dietetics. Many of our members have been involved with the group since its establishment in 2009, remaining committed to the vision of greater utilisation of home dialysis in Australia.
