by Jerusha Shah | Jan 21, 2025 | Media Releases
MEDIA RELEASE 21 January, 2025 Children impacted by heart disease in Australia now have a powerful advocate for improved outcomes, thanks to a landmark partnership between two of the nation’s leading heart charities. Childhood-onset heart disease is a major health...
by Jerusha Shah | Dec 18, 2024 | Blogs
Accessing life-saving medical care can be a real challenge for families living in rural and regional Australia. HeartKids is dedicated to supporting families with childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD) and understands the challenges they face, especially in rural areas...
by Jerusha Shah | Dec 16, 2024 | Parents and Carers
We acknowledge that starting school can be a very significant milestone for children with CoHD and their families. Our Better Starts program focuses on supporting families with children aged 4-6 years through their transition to school. Through monthly online sessions...
by Jerusha Shah | Dec 16, 2024 | Parents and Carers
Better Beginnings is a national online program that aims to support HeartKids families with children from Birth to 4 years old. The program acknowledges that children with CoHD are at increased risk of developmental delay, particularly those who have had surgery...
by Jerusha Shah | Nov 19, 2024 | Blogs
From Left: Jessica Durrant-Whyte (Research Assistant), Serene Yeow (PHD Student) and Dr. Holly Voges (Senior Researcher) Welcome to our new Meet the Scientist blog series. HeartKids is thrilled to launch this new series which brings innovative research on...
