Heartkids
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
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About Heartkids
HeartKids supports those impacted by congenital or acquired heart disease, one of the leading causes of infant death in Australia. With 8 babies born everyday with CHD our support is for life as there is no known cure.
Heartkids Description
HeartKids’ strategic goal is clear; we want to give people living with or impacted by congenital heart disease, regardless of their age or ability, a more effective role in their own treatment.
By doing so HeartKids is supporting them to lead a fulfilling life. HeartKids will give all Australians with congenital heart disease and their families the best chance of reaching their personal goals, whatever those goals may be.
HeartKids is the voice for those people impacted by congenital heart disease, the leading cause of infant death in Australia and a complex chronic disease requiring treatment throughout your entire life.
For over fourty years HeartKids has provided assistance to families, young people and adults living with congenital heart disease by making available reliable and evidence-based information and timely support, by funding research and making new opportunities possible.
Many people are unaware of congenital heart disease - and its prevalance in Australia. Some remember the term “Blue Baby” and “Hole In The Heart Baby” - these are terms that describe congenital heart disease which, in reality, covers a wide range of conditions.
At HeartKids, we also include children who may acquire heart conditions such as rheumatic fever and Kawasaki’s Disease - therefore we often refer to childhood heart disease which also incorporates heart disease acquired during childhood.
Some startling statistics:
• Eight babies are born with heart disease in Australia every day.
That is almost 3000 every year.
• Congenital heart disease is the single biggest killer of children under the age of one in Australia.
• Approximately half of the children diagnosed with heart disease require surgery to correct it.
• Each week more than four Australians pass away as a result of a congenital heart disease.
• It is estimated that 32, 000 children (under 18 years of age) are currently living with congenital heart disease in Australia.
• Some children acquired heart disease - often as a result of rheumatic fever, which is prevalent in many communities.
HeartKids is striving to increase awareness of congenital heart disease through various campaign and advocacy programs.
Reviews
We are in need of volunteers for this Saturday's Gala Ball. If you would like to join our bunch of enthusiastic volunteers or have family or friends who are keen to help rally the tables and sell tickets then please give Gina a call 02 9460 7450 or gina.fink@heartkids.org.au
A BIG Shout Out to the 60 people from Lipman Karas who will be running or walking in the City-Bay this Sunday in Adelaide raising funds for Team HeartKids! Thanks for all your support! Go Team! #teamheartkids Westpac City-Bay Fun Run Presented by Sunday Mail #CHD #HeartKids
The Kiwanis Club of Waverley run a fun day out for HeartKids families at the Box Hill Miniature Railway Society in Mont Albert on 27th October. Lunch is included. 11am - 12noon Bbq sausage sizzle 12-.1.30pm miniature train rides.
... Book your place today: https://www.facebook.com/events/109267014 4230823/
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EDUCATION DAYS FOR ADULTS LIVING WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE.
Registrations are open in most major centres for our education days on Saturday 27th October. The session will cover personal lived experiences: - Mental health and well-being. ... - Meet, socialise and refresh. - Sexual health, intimacy, relationships, and pregnancy. - Living with CHD, Challenges and Solutions.
To book your place: https://bit.ly/2Mu1wqd
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For more photos go to http://www.veronikasajova.com/heart-kids- foundation/
A BIG Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Sydney & Bunnings Warehouse Australia Bonnyrigg Team for volunteering at our Two Feet & a Heartbeat walk in Western Sydney over the weekend. Your support was invaluable.
Our New Guest Blogger Heartkid Elle shares her tips and tricks for getting ready for surgery, what to expect during your hospital stay and when you get home. https://bit.ly/2x83oj2
Thank you for all the wise words. @HeartKid_Elle
Two days into Include A Charity week. It focuses on leaving a 'Gift in your Will' for your chosen charity. If this is something you are interested in here is a link with more information on how to go about it. https://bit.ly/2NCAMIR. Thank you Include A Charity.
Thank you for all your support. It is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for all your support
HeartKids is excited to be a CHARITY PARTNER of the 2018 NOOSA TRIATHLON!
BUT we need your help!!!
We are looking for motivated & passionate people to join our team. With no standard individual entries available join us instead.
... We will provide you with ongoing support to reach your triathlon & fundraising goals. In return you will be helping us improve the lives and futures of those affected by congenital or acquired heart disease. Your effort allows us to provide high quality caring support, information and give hope by driving world class research. For more on what is involved : https://www.heartkids.org.au/noosatri
Please note: Custom designed HeartKids branded race kit and personalised race bib will not be available with any registrations received after 20th September.
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A wonderful organisation who supports families when they are going through so much with their heartkids. Thank you!
More about Heartkids
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday: -
Sunday: -