A new purpose-built Kidney Care Centre has officially opened at Prince of Wales Hospital, bringing a comprehensive range of renal services together in one location for the first time in New South Wales.
The centre was delivered through refurbishment works at the Randwick hospital campus and forms part of the NSW Government’s more than $1.5 billion investment in the Randwick Campus Redevelopment.
Now operating from the Dickinson Building, the facility has been designed to respond to rising demand for kidney treatment and the increasingly complex needs of patients.
It brings together acute and satellite dialysis, home-based therapies, specialist outpatient clinics, kidney transplant support, vascular access services, paediatric treatment and multidisciplinary care within a single integrated facility.
Kidney care under one roof
Previously delivered across different hospital locations and clinical settings, these services can now be accessed through one coordinated centre.
The model allows patients to receive support throughout every stage of their treatment journey—from early specialist assessment and home therapy education to dialysis, transplant care and long-term disease management.
The facility also provides advanced acute dialysis with cardiac monitoring for medically complex patients. This means some patients can receive specialised treatment safely outside traditional inpatient wards, helping reduce pressure on emergency and hospital services.
A dedicated vascular clinic and vascular ultrasound imaging service have also been co-located within the centre, allowing patients to undergo assessment, imaging and treatment planning more efficiently.
Supporting treatment closer to home
A major focus of the new centre is helping eligible patients manage dialysis and other treatments at home.
Home therapy education and ongoing clinical support are provided alongside outpatient and transplant services, improving continuity of care and reducing the need for repeated hospital visits.
The centre also includes specialised services for children and young people with kidney conditions. By connecting paediatric and adult care pathways, clinicians can better support patients and their families as they transition into adult health services.
Improving access and patient experience
The integrated design is intended to improve collaboration between nephrologists, nurses, transplant specialists, vascular teams, allied health professionals and other clinicians involved in kidney care.
Patient comfort, privacy and accessibility have also been prioritised, with contemporary consultation and treatment spaces designed to support both routine appointments and complex procedures.
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said bringing kidney services together would make treatment easier and more convenient for patients while ensuring they receive appropriate care at the right time and location.
Prince of Wales Hospital Acting General Manager Vicki Weeden said the centre represented an innovative model that combined specialist services and clinical expertise within one purpose-built facility.
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Chief Executive Leisa Rathborne said the centre would expand access to outpatient treatment and help more patients receive care without requiring admission to hospital.
As the only facility in NSW currently offering this breadth of kidney services under one roof, the centre is expected to establish a new benchmark for coordinated renal care across the state.
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