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This February we are raising funds to support the fight against one of the leading causes of death in infants in Australia, congenital heart disease. There is no known cure.

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Latest News

  • HK and Jayden

    Strawberry Day Saturday 1st December

    MarketPlace donates sale of strawberries to HeartKids

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    New CEO Announced

    HeartKids is excited to announce the appointment of a new CEO

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    Heart Champions take on Noosa Triathlon

    On Sunday 4 November, a team of inspiring heart champions will proudly fly the HeartKids flag at the 2018 Noosa Triathlon.

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    Action Plan Public Consultation Closed

    Public Consultation Period is now Closed! HeartKids is partnering with the childhood heart disease community to deliver Australia's first National Action Plan for Childhood Heart Disease (the Plan).

  • Family Formal Committee

    HeartKids Family Formal

    This year’s HeartKids Family Formal organised by the Victorian Youth Advisory Committee was held on Saturday 18 August at Bayview on the Park. The Formal provided a way for young people living with a heart condition to integrate their family, friends ...

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    Education Days for Adults living with Congenital Heart Disease

    HeartKids is here to help you and your family navigate your congenital heart disease journey offering a comprehensive free information service for people of all ages.

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    Change of Leadership

    It is with sadness that we announce that Mark Brooke will be leaving us as CEO of HeartKids. We are sure you will join us in thanking Mark for his leadership over the last two years.

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    It's a Wrap

    Thank you to all our wonderful supporters who backed our teen's and young adults with CHD during their Teen Camp. Lots of fun was had by all.

  • HK WEB GIA 2018 LATEST NEWS

    HeartKids funds ground-breaking new research

    HeartKids Grants-in-Aid Program will provide $273,000 to support a range of new Australian research projects into congenital and acquired childhood heart disease in 2018.

  • UNI NSW

    More genetic services needed

    Parents of babies born with heart disease should be offered specialised cardiac genetic counselling to reduce risk, prevent future disease and improve treatment outcomes, according to world-first research led by UNSW, UTS and the Sydney Children’s Ho ...

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    Information & Support

    HeartKids can assist with information about your hospital stay, for example information on available accommodation, meals, and transport and parking. In some cases we can assist families financially in these areas. We can also assist with information ...

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    Parents

    Finding out that your child or unborn baby has a heart condition can be overwhelming. Many cases of congenital heart disease are diagnosed before a baby is born during an ultrasound scan in pregnancy. In some babies heart problems will be detected a ...

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    Heart Angels

    Two Feet & A Heartbeat serves as a tribute and celebration of the four lives lost to congenital heart disease every week in Australia. For over 35 years HeartKids has been working with families who have experienced the loss of a child or young person ...

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    Young People

    Childhood heart disease is a lifelong journey and can affect your life in every way. We understand it’s a lifelong journey and one you take with your family and friends. HeartKids recognises that children and teens impacted by congenital heart di ...

    Young People
  • ADULT JEANETTE RESIZED

    Adults

    For the first time ever, and due to medical advances, there are now more adults living with congenital heart disease than there are children - meaning, more are surviving than ever before. Although this is fantastic news, we are faced with a new ...

    Adults
  • RESEARCH STOCK

    Research

    HeartKids receives no government funding and we are only able to continue the life-changing work that we do with the generous support from the general public. HeartKids is proud to have committed over $3,000,000 of funding for research projects looki ...

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The Blog

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9 Nov 2018

Congenital Heart Disease and Exercise

Our Guest Blogger HeartKid Elle shares her tips and tricks for exercising - from an amateurs point of view

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12 Sep 2018

Open Heart Surgery - Tips & Tricks from a Pro

Our New Guest Blogger HeartKid Elle shares her tips and tricks for getting ready for surgery, what to expect during your hospital stay and at home.

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Stem cell release blog
31 Jul 2018

Stem Cell research funding for congenital heart disease

Today the Minister for Health, The Hon. Greg Hunt MP, reiterated the Australian Government's support for the Conquering Childhood Heart Disease Research Mission, by providing $750,000 in funding to investigate regeneration of heart muscle using stem ...

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