A FREE education program for schools to reduce the incidence of preventable chronic diseases
Educating children about the harmful effects of hidden added sugar in processed food and drinks to reduce the incidence of sugar-related chronic diseases.
Our lessons are aligned to Australian and New Zealand Curriculum.
Students learn about sugar, where it comes from and how it is used in our body.
Students get creative, exploring where kidneys are found in the human body.
Students uncover the difference between natural sugars and added sugars.
Students get active, moving and grooving along to music.
Students discover how much sugar can be found in everyday drinks and food.
A close look at the connection with sugar, our teeth and the health of our organs.
Students learn the colour of their wee shows how hydration keeps their kidneys functioning well.
Effects of sugar on the body through a mindfulness experience and learning about diabetes, sick kidneys and dialysis.
Students will learn about the role of the kidneys and how they filter waste from our bloodstream.
Students will learn to identify the sugar content of a range of packaged foods and recipes by reading nutritional panels in this lesson.
Students will be investigating why type 2 diabetes is increasing globally.
Students learn about dialysis and how type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease can be prevented.
All our lessons are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals –
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
PKD Australia, Filter your Future and D.A.T.A Vic are very proud to host an outstanding group of people who will be sharing their experiences as patients, carers, professional health care workers & transplant managers.
Thursday 9 March 10.30am -11.30am (AEDT)
Belinda Jones
(Deputy Program Coordinator @Donate Life – ANZKX Paired Kidney Exchange)
Dr Magid Fahim
(Senior Staff Specialist Nephrologist, PA Hospital & Chief Clinical Information Officer, Metro North, Qld Health)
Lyn Jeffreson
(Nurse Unit Manager, Dialysis Unit @Echuca Regional Health Service, Victoria)
Justin Hamilton
(Nurse Unit Manager, Dialysis Unit @Bairnsdale Regional Health Service, Victoria)
Kellie Ottaway
(CKD Patient @Bairnsdale Dialysis Unit)
Grant Ottaway (Carer for CKD Patient Kellie @Bairnsdale Dialysis Unit)
Brian Brain runs a pretty smooth operation at Filter Fun Park. He’ll be the first to tell you that his theme park is home to some of the most incredible rides you’ve ever seen, including the Beating Tide Heart Ride and, the main attraction, the jaw-dropping Kidney Coaster. But, the most amazing thing about this theme park is that it all naturally takes place inside the human body.
As the big boss, Brian takes pride in making good choices to ensure that all of his staff stay happy and healthy. This means making sure that every shopping trip, like the one today, goes according to plan. He’s had a lot of experience with Aisle 3 – those fruit and vegetables are always a delight. But when the extra cake, lollies and chips from Aisle 9 come barging through the Tooth ticket booth and straight into Maisel Mouth, Brian realises he may have bitten off more than he can chew. Heather Heart begins getting palpitations and the Kidney Coaster struggles to cope with all of the sugary energy, which leads to permanent damage. It’s up to Brian to learn from his mistakes and make healthier choices to ensure Filter Fun Park stays in its best shape for many years to come.
Filter Fun Park is a fun, educational journey through the human body, using personified foods and body parts to explore how the choices we make about food impact the way our body functions. Fictional comedy, educational facts, and energetic original music combine to talk about our health, specifically that of our kidneys, in a way it’s never been talked about before.
PKD Australia, Filter your Future and D.A.T.A Vic are very proud to host an outstanding group of people who will be sharing their experiences as patients, carers, professional health care workers & transplant managers.
Thursday 9 March 10.30am -11.30am (AEDT)
Belinda Jones
(Deputy Program Coordinator @Donate Life – ANZKX Paired Kidney Exchange)
Dr Magid Fahim
(Senior Staff Specialist Nephrologist, PA Hospital & Chief Clinical Information Officer, Metro North, Qld Health)
Lyn Jeffreson
(Nurse Unit Manager, Dialysis Unit @Echuca Regional Health Service, Victoria)
Justin Hamilton
(Nurse Unit Manager, Dialysis Unit @Bairnsdale Regional Health Service, Victoria)
Kellie Ottaway
(CKD Patient @Bairnsdale Dialysis Unit)
Grant Ottaway (Carer for CKD Patient Kellie @Bairnsdale Dialysis Unit)
When children are educated about kidneys – how they work, kidney disease, dialysis, kidney transplant, type 2 diabetes and other cardiovascular diseases – they have the information to make wise choices for their future health.
What lifestyle changes do children want to make after participating in the Healthy Kidneys Education Project?
See our yearly results below (please note: no results from March 2020 to December 2022 due to the Pandemic interruption).
Between 2017-2020, the total number of students evaluated after school incursions was 2,326.
From 2023-2024, the number of child respondents after attending Filter Fun Park The Musical was 238.
“The show that was put on was very inspiring and lots of good things to learn. I really liked the show very much.”
Maria, Grade 6, St Brendan’s
“An outstanding performance. I enjoyed the different character voices.”
Siddhanth, Grade 5, St Brendan’s
“You should do another one! The one we just watched today was awesome!”
Kaitlyn, Grade 5, Flemington Primary
“Amazing and learnt a lot.”
Arsoma, Grades 5&6, St Brendan’s
“I think this was a musical with a great cause. I really liked it. I hope to see you next year! So many people at our school would have loved to do it, so if there would be more chances, that would be great.”
Eadie, Grade 5&6, Flemington Primary
“It was great and the actors were really funny. My personal favourite is Brian Brain.”
Quoc, Grades 5&6, St Brendan’s
“Great music and amazing singing.”
Fleur, Grade 6, Flemington Primary
“It was good. I liked the use of both healthy and non-healthy foods, and how you could tell them apart from the hats.”
Noah, Grade 5&6, Flemington Primary
“I learnt a lot so it was fantastic..”
Arda, Grade 3&4, Flemington Primary
“I loved everything!”
Leonard, Grade 3&4, Flemington Primary
“It was GREAT! Also, I loved seeing my friends in it, also all the actors were AMAZING and have so much talent.”
Ally, Grade 5, Flemington Primary
“I think it was really great – funny and creative.”
Finnegan, Grade 5&6, Flemington Primary
“I loved everything about it, and all the actors were amazing – and all the students were too.”
Angus, Grade 3&4, Flemington Primary
“It is perfect to get the message across – amazing messaging.”
Jodie, parent, Moonee Ponds
“Really fun and entertaining, hope you can take it further to other schools/areas.”
Mark, parent, Flemington
“Great message, catchy songs.”
Morgan, parent, Flemington
“Interaction was fantastic for reinforcing the message. The music was very catchy and the humour was great for keeping both children and adults engaged. Well done!”
Kylie, parent, Flemington
“Audience involvement was fantastic! The show was fun and energetic!”
Rhianna, parent, Moonee Ponds
“Great show and so much fun.”
Hadia, parent, Ascot Vale
“Great, fun way to teach students about making good food choices and why.”
Fran, parent, Flemington
“It was fantastic!”
Narelle, parent, Flemington
“A fun and inclusive way to learn about the body, especially the kidneys, which children may not know about.”
Dani, parent, Flemington
“Great message, catchy songs.”
Morgan, parent, Flemington
“Loved it!”
PJ, parent, Coburg
“The kids really got into it. Energy and passion.”
Rob, visitor, Horsham
“What great fun! Not too long. Lovely bright songs.”
Deb, visitor, Sedden
“Excellent – should go to all schools. Very informative.”
Cheryl, visitor, Knoxfield
“Songs were fantastic. The words were great. Primary school kids would love this. Great audience participation. Really gets the message across.”
Kim, visitor, Strathmore
“Really entertaining. Fast-moving with a clear message.”
Kathy, visitor, Flemington
“Enjoyable. I think it has made me more keen to watch what I eat.”
Tony, visitor, Westmeadows
“Just the right length of time. Good engagement with the audience. Great family show.”
Debbie, visitor, Horsham
“Did not lose audience at all. Dancing and singing was particularly good.”
Rita, visitor, Ascot Vale
“Enjoyed it all. Lively, energetic actors.”
Rob, visitor, Flemington
“Thank you! Love the involvement of the school children. Made it more real for the students to see the young ones perform.”
Carol, teacher, Grades 5&6, St Brendan’s
“Excellent show, and I liked the way the message was imparted to the students via comedy, songs and dancing.”
Vern, music teacher, Flemington Primary
“Very interactive, easy to understand for children. Easy to understand and relatable to students at primary school.”
Antonette, Learning Support Officer, St Brendan’s
“Great entertaining way to send message across to all year levels.”
Jess, teacher, Prep, St Brendan’s
“It was perfect and the kids were great.”
David, teacher, Flemington Primary
“It was great. I really enjoyed.”
Jae, Learning Support Officer, St Brendan’s
“I loved the show, it was very interactive. The children were very engaged and it had a really good lesson.”
Peter, Principal, St Brendan’s primary School
| Community Event | Town/Suburb |
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Perth Fringe Festival, 21-27 January 2024 |
Perth, WA |
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Total No. child respondents (Grades F-6): 74 |
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| Primary School | Town/Suburb |
|---|---|
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Flemington
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Flemington, VIC |
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Debney Meadows |
Flemington, VIC |
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St Brendan’s |
Flemington, VIC |
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Total No. Students: 164 |
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| Primary School | Town/Suburb |
|---|---|
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St Brigid’s |
Mordialloc, VIC |
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Total No. Students: 249 |
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| Primary School | Town/Suburb |
|---|---|
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Hawthorn West |
Hawthorn, VIC |
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St Peter’s |
Clayton, VIC |
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Sacred Heart |
Yarrawonga, VIC |
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Total No. Students: 891 |
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| Primary School | Town/Suburb |
|---|---|
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Malvern Central |
Malvern, VIC |
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Osborne |
Mt Martha, VIC |
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Malvern Valley |
Malvern East, VIC |
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Brunswick South West |
Brunswick West, VIC |
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Glen Huntly |
Glen Huntly, VIC |
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Christ The King |
Braybrook, VIC |
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Total No. Students: 880 |
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| Primary School | Town/Suburb |
|---|---|
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Moriac
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Moriac, VIC |
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St Monica’s |
Footscray, VIC |
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Altona North |
Altona North, VIC |
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Total No. Students: 306 |
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The Dialysis and Transplant Association of Victoria Incorporated (D.A.T.A.) are a group made up of people with kidney failure, and their families, carers and friends. They support them by the provision of holiday homes at Rosebud and Yarrawonga and offer a range of other services.
Please contact us for more information about Filter Your Future®, Healthy Kidneys Education Project, Filter Fun Park The Musical or Rotary Club guest speaker.