by Kimberley Schollick | Jul 3, 2022 | Adult, Parents and Carers, Stories
Levi is a young father and amateur triathlete from Brisbane. In his early twenties, Levi dropped out of care. Levi’s hospital had been trying to get in touch with him as he needed a third surgery on his heart. Like when he was young, Levi’s parents were...
by Kimberley Schollick | Jun 19, 2022 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Adult, Health Professionals, Parents and Carers, Young Person
After 5 open heart surgeries, Elle is a pro. She shares tips for how to prepare, what to expect during it, and the best ways to recover. How do you make sure you’ve got the right people on your medical team? How do you prepare psychologically? How can you manage...
by Kimberley Schollick | Jun 5, 2022 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Adult, Health Professionals, Parents and Carers, Young Person
Kooma woman Netty Gaulton is an Aboriginal Case Manager within the cardiac unit at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. In this role, Netty provides emotional, social and cultural support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families...
by ardent_user | May 22, 2022 | Infants, Babies and Children, Parents and Carers, Stories
Ebony had no idea her two-year-old daughter Milly even had a heart condition when she became unwell and was rushed to hospital one night. The doctors thought it might be Milly’s kidneys, but soon discovered it was her heart. Ebony was told Milly was in heart...
by Kimberley Schollick | May 12, 2022 | Adult, Health Professionals, Parents and Carers, Young Person
Mirana and her research team have identified 35 new genes associated with congenital heart disease. Their research is changing what we know about the genetic causes of congenital heart disease… all with the help of vinegar flies! Listen in to this bonus episode...
