News & Events
New technology helping doctors make the right diagnosis
26 Mar 2018Since 2013, the acute rheumatic fever diagnosis and guideline app has been downloaded over 8,000 times. It can be used in a variety of... Read on
“That Heart Sickness”
14 Nov 2017How (mis)communication in the health system is impacting people living with rheumatic heart disease “One of the things I found in my... Read on
Translating research: how do women understand RHD in Pregnancy?
05 Oct 2017The Australian Maternity Outcomes Surveillance System (AMOSS) RHD in Pregnancy study has shown that for Indigenous women in Australia,... Read on
Sharing a Heartbeat: love, pregnancy, and living with rheumatic heart disease
05 Oct 2017A new film written and directed by a group of Northern Territory Aboriginal women follows the story of Tess, a young women whose boyfriend... Read on
NSW framework for ARF and RHD released
21 Jul 2017"It's (acute rheumatic fever/rheumatic heart disease) taken such a toll on my family when it could've been prevented". This was a... Read on
Innovation in remote WA community improves skin health for local Indigenous children
20 Jul 2017A collaborative community approach to improving skin health in the remote Indigenous community of Looma, Western Australia has shown great... Read on
Ngukurr needle crew: Kids supporting kids
17 Jul 2017From 2013-2015, there were a group of kids from southern Arnhem Land who referred to themselves as the ‘needle crew’. But much like the... Read on
Landmark WHO report on RHD ahead of global discussions
19 May 2017Article courtesy of RHD Action Update 1 June 2017: Breaking News! ‘Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease’ Resolution recommended by... Read on
E-learning modules help doctor prepare for life in remote communities
18 Apr 2017Most health professionals do what they do because of an intrinsic desire to provide compassionate and professional care to those in need.... Read on
Translating research into action: RHD in Pregnancy
17 Apr 2017For women with rheumatic heart disease (RHD), pregnancy requires special care and consideration. RHD is up to twice as common in women and... Read on
Full house for South Australia RHD Education Workshop
17 Apr 2017“I had a fantastic time; I wish it didn’t have to end!” “Lots of great information; wish it would have gone on for a week.” The... Read on
How this one app is making a world of difference
15 Apr 2017“I recall one patient who presented with some symptoms of ARF, but not enough to make a definitive diagnosis. A couple of days later, while... Read on