# HeartKids: Kids Heart Charity \& Not For Profit Organisation > HeartKids is the only Australian heart charity dedicated to supporting families impacted by congenital and childhood\-acquired heart diseases\. Learn more today\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.5, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Two Feet \& A Heartbeat 2026](https://www.heartkids.org.au/two-feet-heartbeat/) - [Home](https://www.heartkids.org.au/) - [Individual Giving](https://www.heartkids.org.au/get-involved/give/) - [3D Model Embed Test](https://www.heartkids.org.au/259133-2/) - [Regular Giving](https://www.heartkids.org.au/get-involved/regular-giving/) ## Posts - [How Poppy has defied the odds to become an elite ice hockey player](https://www.heartkids.org.au/how-poppy-has-defied-the-odds/) - [Cooper's Story \| Rockhampton](https://www.heartkids.org.au/coopers-story-rockhampton/) - [Camryn's Story \| Mackay](https://www.heartkids.org.au/camryns-story-mackay/) - [Emilia's Story \| Mildura](https://www.heartkids.org.au/emilias-story-mildura/) - [Finn's Story \| Bunbury](https://www.heartkids.org.au/finns-story-bunbury/) ## Health Care Providers - [Dr Le Anh Leanne Tran](https://www.heartkids.org.au/chd-directory/healthcare-professionals/dr-le-anh-leanne-tranh/) - [A/Prof William Parsonage](https://www.heartkids.org.au/chd-directory/healthcare-professionals/aprof-william-parsonage/) - [A/Prof Sarah Hope](https://www.heartkids.org.au/chd-directory/healthcare-professionals/aprof-sarah-hope/) - [A/Prof Robert Minson](https://www.heartkids.org.au/chd-directory/healthcare-professionals/aprof-robert-minson/) - [A/Prof Robert Justo](https://www.heartkids.org.au/chd-directory/healthcare-professionals/aprof-robert-justo/) ## Organisations - [Central Dental Elsternwick](https://www.heartkids.org.au/chd-directory/organisations/central-dental-elsternwick/) - [Wesley Hospital](https://www.heartkids.org.au/chd-directory/organisations/wesley-hospital/) - [Wellspring Genetics](https://www.heartkids.org.au/chd-directory/organisations/wellspring-genetics/) - [Wattletree Cardiology](https://www.heartkids.org.au/chd-directory/organisations/wattletree-cardiology/) - [Village Cardiology](https://www.heartkids.org.au/chd-directory/organisations/village-cardiology/) ## Support Networks - [Salvation Army \- Urgent Assistance Line WA](https://www.heartkids.org.au/chd-directory/support-networks/salvation-army-urgent-assistance-line-wa/) - [Zipper Sisters](https://www.heartkids.org.au/chd-directory/support-networks/zipper-sisters/) - [The Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme \(PTSS\) QLD](https://www.heartkids.org.au/chd-directory/support-networks/the-patient-travel-subsidy-scheme-ptss-qld/) - [The Association for the Wellbeing of Children in HealthCare \(AWCH\)](https://www.heartkids.org.au/chd-directory/support-networks/the-association-for-the-wellbeing-of-children-in-healthcare-awch/) - [Siblings Australia \(sibteen\)](https://www.heartkids.org.au/chd-directory/support-networks/siblings-australia-sibteen/) ## Products - [Red classic t\-shirt](https://www.heartkids.org.au/product/heartkids-red-tee/) - [White classic t\-shirt](https://www.heartkids.org.au/product/heartkids-white-tshirt/) - [Bucket hats](https://www.heartkids.org.au/product/bucket-hats/): Available in Navy only - [Beanie](https://www.heartkids.org.au/product/beanie/): Available in Navy\. - [HeartKids x Koro Drop Earrings](https://www.heartkids.org.au/product/heartkids-drop-earrings/): \A pair of drop earrings made in sterling silver\. Part of our limited edition collection, designed by Koro Fine Australian Jewellery and created in support of HeartKids\.\ ## Videos - [CHD Real Talk \- Siblings](https://www.heartkids.org.au/videos/chd-real-talk-siblings/): In this CHD Real Talk video, heart siblings share their experiences growing up with a brother or sister with a heart condition\. - [MyHeart Stories: Sam Stolberg](https://www.heartkids.org.au/videos/myheart-stories-sam-stolberg/): Sam talks about what it was like growing up with congenital heart disease and having his first ever surgery at 26 years old\. He shares some advice on mental health, building a support network and finding the right GP for you\. - [MyHeart Stories: Kennedy Cherrington](https://www.heartkids.org.au/videos/myheart-stories-kennedy-cherrington/): Kennedy Cherrington is an NRLW player and a heart kid\. - [CoHD Explained: What is Congenital Heart Disease \(CHD\)? \- For clinicians](https://www.heartkids.org.au/videos/cohd-explained-3/) - [CoHD Explained: CoHD in infants and children \- For clinicians](https://www.heartkids.org.au/videos/cohd-explained-11/) ## Podcasts - [Sami Glastonbury and Simon Reeve In\-Conversation](https://www.heartkids.org.au/podcast/sami-glastonbury-and-simon-reeve-in-conversation/) - [Transitioning to Adult Care with Nurse Dr Mary Tallon](https://www.heartkids.org.au/podcast/transitioning-to-adult-care-with-dr-mary-tallon/) - [Life as an Adult with CHD\.\.\. Jaden Dixon's Story](https://www.heartkids.org.au/podcast/jaden-dixon/) - [Better Care for RHD: Insights from Erin Ferguson at Happy Heart Clinic](https://www.heartkids.org.au/podcast/better-care-for-rhd-insights-from-erin-ferguson-at-happy-heart-clinic/) - [Australian National Standards of Care for Childhood\-onset Heart Disease\.\.\. Prof Gary Sholler](https://www.heartkids.org.au/podcast/australian-national-standards-of-care-for-childhood-onset-heart-disease-prof-gary-sholler/) ## Research Papers - [Transition Compass: A co\-design study](https://www.heartkids.org.au/research_papers/transition-compass-a-co-design-study/) - [Siblings – Can you help us design a new research study?](https://www.heartkids.org.au/research_papers/siblings-can-you-help-us-design-a-new-research-study/) - [10,000 Steps website and app focus group](https://www.heartkids.org.au/research_papers/10000-steps-website-and-app-focus-group/) - [Establishing the Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Service CHD LIFE program database](https://www.heartkids.org.au/research_papers/establishing-the-queensland-paediatric-cardiac-service-chd-life-program-database/) - [Royal Children’s Hospital Cardiac Specimen Collection Cataloguing and Re\-classification](https://www.heartkids.org.au/research_papers/royal-childrens-hospital-cardiac-specimen-collection-cataloguing-and-re-classification/) ## Action Plans - [National Strategic Action Plan for Childhood Heart Disease](https://www.heartkids.org.au/action-plan/national-strategic-action-plan-for-childhood-heart-disease/): The National Strategic Action Plan for Childhood Heart Disease\* \(the Action Plan\) aims to reduce the impact of CoHD in Australia\. It outlines priority areas and actions to help people with CoHD live longer, healthier and more productive lives\. ## CoHD Condition Types - [CoHD Condition Types](https://www.heartkids.org.au/cohd_condition_types/cohd/): Find trusted information on the spectrum of Childhood onset Heart Disease \(CoHD\) condition types, including Congenital Heart Diseases and Acquired Heart Diseases\. ## Factsheets - [Dental Health and CoHD](https://www.heartkids.org.au/factsheets/dental-health-and-cohd/) - [Support and guidance for parents and carers of children with childhood\-onset heart disease](https://www.heartkids.org.au/factsheets/support-and-guidance-for-parents-and-carers-of-children-with-childhood-onset-heart-disease/) - [Navigating a new diagnosis](https://www.heartkids.org.au/factsheets/navigating-a-new-diagnosis-2/): A guide for recently diagnosed adults and young people\. - [How HeartKids Can Support You](https://www.heartkids.org.au/factsheets/how-heartkids-can-support-you/): HeartKids is the only organisation in Australia dedicated to supporting families impacted by CHD\. No matter where you are located, or how far you are into your CHD journey, HeartKids is here to support you\. - [Common Cardiac Procedures](https://www.heartkids.org.au/factsheets/common-cardiac-procedures/) ## Events - [VIC Melbourne](https://www.heartkids.org.au/event/vic-melbourne/) - [WA Geraldton](https://www.heartkids.org.au/event/geraldton-wa/) - [WA Perth](https://www.heartkids.org.au/event/wa-perth/) - [WA Bunbury](https://www.heartkids.org.au/event/wa-bunbury/) - [WA Kalgoorlie](https://www.heartkids.org.au/event/wa-kalgoorlie/) ## Support Coordinators - [Joelene Nikoro](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?post_type=support-coordinator&p=253043) - [Adele Jurd](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?post_type=support-coordinator&p=253042) - [Amy Heafield](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?post_type=support-coordinator&p=253036) - [Sherrie McDonald](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?post_type=support-coordinator&p=253033) - [Maria Martin](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?post_type=support-coordinator&p=253032) ## Teams - [Emma Palmer](https://www.heartkids.org.au/team-members/emma-palmer/) - [Wren Gillett](https://www.heartkids.org.au/team-members/wren-gillett/) - [Nathan Stafford](https://www.heartkids.org.au/team-members/nathan-stafford/) - [Wes McDougall](https://www.heartkids.org.au/team-members/wes-mcdougall/) - [Justin Huber](https://www.heartkids.org.au/team-members/justin-huber/) ## 3D FlipBook - [Dental Health and CoHD](https://www.heartkids.org.au/3d-flip-book/dental-health-and-cohd/) - [Add your title here](https://www.heartkids.org.au/3d-flip-book/add-your-title-here/) - [Support and guidance for parents and carers of children with childhood\-onset heart disease](https://www.heartkids.org.au/3d-flip-book/support-and-guidance-for-parents-and-carers-of-children-with-childhood-onset-heart-disease/) - [Common Cardiac Procedures](https://www.heartkids.org.au/3d-flip-book/common-cardiac-procedures/) - [Navigating Grief and Bereavement](https://www.heartkids.org.au/3d-flip-book/navigating-grief-and-bereavement/) ## Popups - [Cookie Consent](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?post_type=popup&p=253207) - [Acknowledgement of Country Popup](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?post_type=popup&p=253090) - [Warning Popup for First Nations People Page](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?post_type=popup&p=253204) - [Example: Auto\-opening announcement popup](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?post_type=popup&p=253070) ## Popup Themes - [Content Only \- For use with page builders or block editor](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?post_type=popup_theme&p=253069) - [Light Box](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?post_type=popup_theme&p=253063) - [Enterprise Blue](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?post_type=popup_theme&p=253064) - [Hello Box](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?post_type=popup_theme&p=253065) - [Cutting Edge](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?post_type=popup_theme&p=253066) ## Categories - [Parents and Carers](https://www.heartkids.org.au/category/parents-and-carers/) - [Young Person](https://www.heartkids.org.au/category/young-person/) - [Adult](https://www.heartkids.org.au/category/adult/) - [Blogs](https://www.heartkids.org.au/category/blogs/) - [Two Feet](https://www.heartkids.org.au/category/two-feet/) ## Services - [Cardiology](https://www.heartkids.org.au/service/cardiology/) - [Paediatric Cardiology](https://www.heartkids.org.au/service/paediatric-cardiology/) - [Social Work](https://www.heartkids.org.au/service/social-work/) - [Dietetics](https://www.heartkids.org.au/service/dietetics/) - [Speech Pathology](https://www.heartkids.org.au/service/speech-pathology/) ## Specialities - [Cardiology](https://www.heartkids.org.au/specialitie/cardiology/) - [Paediatric Cardiology](https://www.heartkids.org.au/specialitie/paediatric-cardiology/) - [Adult Congenital Cardiology](https://www.heartkids.org.au/specialitie/adult-congenital-cardiology/) - [Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery](https://www.heartkids.org.au/specialitie/paediatric-cardiothoracic-surgery/) - [Cardiothoracic Surgery](https://www.heartkids.org.au/specialitie/cardiothoracic-surgery/) ## Themes - [Community Support](https://www.heartkids.org.au/conversation_theme/community-support/) - [Parent/Carer Support](https://www.heartkids.org.au/conversation_theme/parent-carer-support/) - [Bereavement](https://www.heartkids.org.au/conversation_theme/bereavement/) - [Dads](https://www.heartkids.org.au/conversation_theme/dads/) - [Mental Health](https://www.heartkids.org.au/conversation_theme/mental-health/) ## Product categories - [Apparel](https://www.heartkids.org.au/product-category/apparel/) - [Books](https://www.heartkids.org.au/product-category/books/) ## States - [NSW/ACT](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?taxonomy=state&term=nsw-act) - [VIC/TAS](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?taxonomy=state&term=vic-tas) - [WA](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?taxonomy=state&term=wa) - [QLD](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?taxonomy=state&term=qld) - [SA/NT](https://www.heartkids.org.au/?taxonomy=state&term=sa-nt) ## Videos Categories - [cohd explained](https://www.heartkids.org.au/videos_categories/cohd-explained/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.heartkids.org.au/sitemap_index.xml)