SA/NT

Discover the latest news, events, and updates from our SA/NT Team.

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Unit 1, 59 Fullarton Road, Kent Town SA 5067

Contact Information

Unit 1, 59 Fullarton Road, Kent Town SA 5067

Phone: 08 8269 3122
Email: office@heartkids.org.au

Women’s Children’s Hospital

Clarence Reiger Building

Level 6 Cardiology Department

Support Coordinator’s in Clinic

Tuesday and Friday Mornings

SA

Bonnie Tomlin

Community Support Coordinator

bonnie.tomlin@heartkids.org.au

Sarah Harry

Occupational Therapist

Sarah.harry@heartkids.org.au

Ellen Mitchell

Fundraising & Events Coordinator

ellen.mitchell@heartkids.org.au

NT

Christine Grant

Community Support and Development Coordinator

christine.grant@heartkids.org.au

Ellen Mitchell

Fundraising & Event Coordinator

ellen.mitchell@heartkids.org.au

State Programs and Key Information

SA Heart Kids Support Official

Join our dedicated support network for those touched by CoHD via the ‘HeartKids Support Official’ Facebook Group. Embrace a space where your experiences, challenges, and triumphs are met with kindness and understanding from other parents and carers just like you.

Better Tomorrows

As parents, we understand the importance of a strong start in life. Especially for children aged 2-4 with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), our program provides tailored weekly therapeutic group sessions, led by our Occupational Therapist, Sarah.

Through fun and engaging play experiences, we focus on foundational skills crucial during preschool years. Developmental delays in children with CHD might be subtle and become evident in school. Our program addresses these concerns early, ensuring a smoother transition to formal learning.

Parents, you’re not alone! Join a supportive community, share experiences, and learn new ways to support your child’s development. Sarah will conduct developmental assessments, monitor progress, and guide you with referrals to additional supports.

For more information, email sarah.harry@heartkids.org.au

Better Beginnings

We are excited to announce the launch of Better Beginnings! This program is designed to support Heart families with children aged 0-2 years through early intervention initiatives.

Better Beginnings aims to enhance your understanding of your child’s development by providing enjoyable and practical play ideas, as well as strategies to engage with your child effectively for their future development. Each participating family will receive a developmental assessment to gain insights into their child’s development and identify any early concerns.

The first session will take place online and will be facilitated by Sarah, our Occupational Therapist who will introduce the program. Following this, monthly online sessions will be conducted, supplemented by in-person or local support sessions between online meetings with our Support Coordinators. Rest assured, all online sessions will be recorded, allowing flexibility for families whose schedules may not align with the live sessions.

To register for Better Beginnings or to inquire further, contact Bonnie.Tomlin@heartkids.org.au

Mental Health Counselling

We are dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by congenital heart disease (CoHD) who may not have access to hospital or local community supports.

Who We Support:

Parents, teens, and adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, family or relationship issues, body image concerns, and bereavement.
We offer individual and family group sessions.

How to Access Our Services:

South Australian Residents: You can contact us directly to self-refer and participate in group programs.

Appointment Options:

Telehealth: Confidential video calls using Powerdiary or phone calls.
In-Person (SA metro only): Face-to-face sessions in our office.

Availability:

Appointments are available Monday to Friday, with some flexibility for evening sessions for WA clients.

Urgent Support:

If you need urgent mental health support, please let us know, and we will do our best to prioritize your needs. For immediate crisis support, you can also contact Lifeline at 131114.

We are here to help and support you. If you have any questions or need further information, please get in touch with us.

Contact Maureen or Bonnie for more information.