Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Information, resources and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and families navigating childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD) and Rheumatic Heart Disease.
What does HeartKids do?
HeartKids is a national not-for-profit organisation who provides support, resources and information about childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD). HeartKids is committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities impacted by CoHD, particularly acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
Collaborating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare providers and Community Controlled organisations, we aim to improve delivery of care, acknowledging the unique challenges faced by remote communities. We welcome the opportunity to connect with you and discuss how HeartKids can assist in supporting your child, teenager, and family throughout your journey with heart disease.
Information and Resources
 HeartKids offers culturally safe resources such as factsheets, videos and podcasts to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people information about heart disease, how to manage it and where to find support.
Videos
Explore videos providing guidance on your heart health.
Fact Sheets
Access informative factsheets tailored specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, providing quick and simple guides on managing heart health.
Resource Library
The resource library has lots of information, and HeartKids work side by side with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to make sure we provide information relevant to you, your family and Community.
From the Heart Podcast
From the Heart is a podcast created for people with childhood-onset heart disease, hosted by people directly impacted. We offer a dedicated series of episodes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners, hosted by Tahnee Jash, a proud Yuin/Kamilaroi woman.
