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CARI Guidelines — Australia and New Zealand

CARI Guidelines develops evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for the management of kidney disease in Australia and New Zealand. The programme covers chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, dialysis, kidney transplantation, and patient-centred kidney care.

Direct Link: CARI Guidelines
Region: Australia and New Zealand.
Scope: Chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, dialysis, kidney transplantation, and related clinical-care pathways.
Population: Adults and children with kidney disease, including people receiving dialysis and transplant recipients.
Document Types: Clinical practice guidelines, living guidelines, evidence reviews, and patient and caregiver resources.
Implementation Approach: Evidence synthesis, multidisciplinary collaboration, and consumer involvement.

Featured Topics

Chronic Kidney Disease
Key Topics: CKD assessment and management, slowing progression, cardiovascular risk, and person-centred kidney care.
Direct Link: Browse CARI CKD guidance

Dialysis, Transplantation, and Acute Kidney Injury
Key Topics: Kidney replacement therapy, dialysis care, transplant-related care, and AKI within the broader kidney-care pathway.
Direct Link: Browse CARI Guidelines

Kidney Hub Link Check: 21 August 2026. CARI recommendations are designed for Australian and New Zealand practice and may need adaptation in other health systems.