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Rheumatic Heart Disease Australia

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Are you currently living with ARF or RHD, or caring for someone with ARF or RHD? On this page you’ll find inspirational stories from people who are: hear what their life is like after getting the diagnosis, and find out what it means to care for someone with the disease.

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Rheumatic Heart Disease Australia is an initiative of Menzies School of Health Research and is funded by the Commonwealth Government. Since 2009, RHDAustralia has been working with health professionals and alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and other at risk populations, to reduce acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in Australia.

HeartKids is not affiliated with this support group or organisation. It is the responsibility of the individual and/or their carer(s) to determine whether this or any other organisation on this website may provide some benefit to them.

Last Reviewed: 25 August 2026

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