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Shawq has had kidney struggles since she was six years old when she was first diagnosed with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a condition that can lead to chronic kidney failure.

Shawq's story is full of resilience and setbacks, having undergone a transplant in 2015 that later failed, yet she continues to remain positive for herself and others while navigating the complexities of kidney disease. 💫

"I was diagnosed when I was 6 years old in Jordan where I was born, they told me I was born with it. Health was very expensive, so for medical and family reasons we moved to Australia," said Shawq.

Shawq, who works closely with her clinical team at Banfield Kidney Health to help facilitate the Adult and Young Adolescents group, says it's important for young people with kidney disease to have each other.

"It's a support group for younger people, I was always the youngest wherever I went and that was hard," she said.

With World Kidney Day approaching on 12 March, Shawq wants everyone to know the signs of kidney disease and follow-up with a healthcare professional if you suspect something is wrong. ❤️‍🩹
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Shawq has had kidney struggles since she was six years old when she was first diagnosed with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a condition that can lead to chronic kidney failure. 

Shawqs story is full of resilience and setbacks, having undergone a transplant in 2015 that later failed, yet she continues to remain positive for herself and others while navigating the complexities of kidney disease. 💫

I was diagnosed when I was 6 years old in Jordan where I was born, they told me I was born with it. Health was very expensive, so for medical and family reasons we moved to Australia, said Shawq.
 
Shawq, who works closely with her clinical team at Banfield Kidney Health to help facilitate the Adult and Young Adolescents group, says its important for young people with kidney disease to have each other.

Its a support group for younger people, I was always the youngest wherever I went and that was hard, she said. 
 
With World Kidney Day approaching on 12 March, Shawq wants everyone to know the signs of kidney disease and follow-up with a healthcare professional if you suspect something is wrong. ❤️‍🩹
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Shawq has had kidney struggles since she was six years old when she was first diagnosed with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a condition that can lead to chronic kidney failure. 

Shawq's story is full of resilience and setbacks, having undergone a transplant in 2015 that later failed, yet she continues to remain positive for herself and others while navigating the complexities of kidney disease. 💫

"I was diagnosed when I was 6 years old in Jordan where I was born, they told me I was born with it. Health was very expensive, so for medical and family reasons we moved to Australia," said Shawq.
 
Shawq, who works closely with her clinical team at Banfield Kidney Health to help facilitate the Adult and Young Adolescents group, says it's important for young people with kidney disease to have each other.

"It's a support group for younger people, I was always the youngest wherever I went and that was hard," she said. 
 
With World Kidney Day approaching on 12 March, Shawq wants everyone to know the signs of kidney disease and follow-up with a healthcare professional if you suspect something is wrong. ❤️‍🩹

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We’re on the hunt for a dynamic, strategic leader to join us as our CFCO!

Our Chief Finance and Corporate Officer will report directly to the Chief Executive, providing strategic advisory to ensure performance and operational success. 🚀

Working for our busy health service, you’ll be responsible for approximately 600 FTE across a range of core areas, with eight direct reports.

Read more about the role (link in bio), and apply to join us today. 🏥 #WorkforusWednesday

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