by Jerusha Shah | Jan 23, 2025 | Blogs
HeartKids’ mission is to provide life-long support, resources and advocacy to individuals and families impacted by childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD). Listening to the voices of our community is essential to ensuring our services meet the unique needs of those we...
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...
