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HeartKids Our purpose is to help every child, teenager, and adult in Australia with CHD have a fighting chance to live a long, healthy, and fulfilling life.

HeartKids is Australia’s only national organisation dedicated to children, young people and families impacted by childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD), providing information, support, connection and advocacy across every stage of their unique journey. HeartKids is the only national not-for-profit organisation that is solely focused on supporting and advocating for all people impacted by childhood onset heart disease, one of the largest causes of infant death in Australia. We are the voice for all people impacted by CHD, the largest cause of infant death in Australia. Our purpose is to help them and their families to lead the most fulfilling life possible and to reach their personal goals. For over forty 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, funding research, and making new opportunities possible. Some startling statistics:
• Eight babies are born with heart disease in Australia every day. That is almost 3000 every year. One if 3 hours.
• 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 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 campaigns and advocacy programs.

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we acknowledge the emotional and mental impacts of childhood-onset heart disease (CoH...
09/10/2026

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we acknowledge the emotional and mental impacts of childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD) within our community.

We understand they can be varied and far-reaching, and may impact individuals and families at different stages of their heart journey.

We offer a range of resources that may be helpful to you and your loved ones:

❤️ Dedicated mental health resources, including factsheets, podcasts and videos in our resource library.
❤️ Our Mental Health and Wellbeing Counselling service available to anyone impacted by CoHD.
❤️ The HeartKids Helpline, which can help you connect with the services and support you need.

To find out more, contact the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or via the live chat on our website.

You can find our mental health resources in our Resource Library: https://www.heartkids.org.au/resource-library/?_topic_tags=mental-health

Our first Two Feet & A Heartbeat walks kick off this weekend! 👣💙We're coming together in Tasmania to remember, celebrate...
09/10/2026

Our first Two Feet & A Heartbeat walks kick off this weekend! 👣💙

We're coming together in Tasmania to remember, celebrate and connect as we walk for the heart kids showing extraordinary courage every day, and for those whose lives were far too short but remain forever in our hearts.

Walks are being held in the following locations:

📍Hobart: Saturday, 10 October at 11AM
📍Ulverstone: Sunday, 11 October at 10AM

Missed our online registrations? You can still join the fun and register on the day!

We’ll have a limited number of bandanas available for on-the-day registrations, on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to avoid missing out!

We can't wait to see you there ❤️

Find more information about each event here 👇
Hobart: https://www.heartkids.org.au/event/hobart-tas/
Ulverstone: https://www.heartkids.org.au/event/tas-ulverstone/

This year, we're doing something a little extra for our top 100 Two Feet & A Heartbeat fundraisers across Australia 🎖️To...
08/10/2026

This year, we're doing something a little extra for our top 100 Two Feet & A Heartbeat fundraisers across Australia 🎖️

To recognise your amazing efforts and generosity from your supporters, we're awarding the top 100 fundraising teams a limited edition 2026 Two Feet & A Heartbeat Medal.

This is a special thank you for supporting heart kids and their families ❤️

Every dollar raised helps HeartKids provide information, support, connection and advocacy to those impacted by childhood-onset heart disease.

There's still time to rally your friends, family and colleagues and give your fundraising one last boost!

📆 Donations close: Thursday 5 November
🏆 Top 100 announced: Friday 6 November

Curious to see where your team is on the national leaderboard? Check it out to see where you stand: https://twofeetheartbeat.org.au/leaderboard

Our October online teen catch up is happening next week! This is a great opportunity for heart teens to connect with oth...
07/10/2026

Our October online teen catch up is happening next week! This is a great opportunity for heart teens to connect with others on a similar journey ❤️

Join Michelle and Amy from the HeartKids team for a relaxed, informal catch up providing an opportunity to chat, ask questions, and have fun!

📅 Thursday, 15 October
🕑 7:30pm AEDT
📍 Zoom (online)
🙌 Open to all heart teens aged 12-18

Can't make this one? We still have one more catch up before the end of the year! ❤️

Register for our October session here: https://www.heartkids.org.au/teen-online-catchup/

Two Feet & A Heartbeat is a walk of remembrance, celebration, connection and support. 👣✨Meet the Heart Champion leading ...
05/10/2026

Two Feet & A Heartbeat is a walk of remembrance, celebration, connection and support. 👣✨

Meet the Heart Champion leading our walk in Adelaide 💙 We share Audrey's story and the lasting impact she has on our community.

Join us in Adelaide on October 25 as we walk for the heart kids showing incredible courage everyday, and for those whose lives were far too short but remain forever in our hearts.

Visit our website to read Audrey's story and register for your local walk today: https://www.heartkids.org.au/two-feet-heartbeat/

02/10/2026

There's just one week to go until our first weekend of Two Feet & A Heartbeat walks in Tasmania, and we're so excited to introduce our brand new 2026 multiway bandana!

To celebrate its arrival, we got some of the team (and their pets) to show you a few ways you can wear yours on walk day 😍

However you wear it, your bandana is a little reminder that you're part of something bigger. A community walking together, sharing stories and showing support for children, you people and families impacted by childhood-onset heart disease. ❤️

Your exclusive 2026 bandana is FREE with registration.

You can also purchase an "I walked with HeartKids" wristband for just $5 and wear your support with pride.

Find your local walk and register today: https://www.heartkids.org.au/tfhb-26-locations/

October is Mental Health Month, and we're delighted to share a new mental Health factsheet now available in the HeartKid...
01/10/2026

October is Mental Health Month, and we're delighted to share a new mental Health factsheet now available in the HeartKids Resource Library. 💙

Caring for a loved one who is unwell is something that most people will experience, but when that loved one is a child, the role of carer can be particularly stressful.

This new resource details why it’s so important for you to still take the time to look after your own wellbeing during stressful periods. It also includes strategies for supporting your own wellbeing and resources you can access for additional support.

HeartKids support staff can help you navigate your journey as you care for your child, and connect you with critical support resources.

View the full resource here: https://www.heartkids.org.au/factsheets/support-and-guidance-for-parents-and-carers-of-children-with-childhood-onset-heart-disease/

Two Feet & A Heartbeat is a walk of remembrance, celebration, connection and support. 👣✨Meet the Heart Champions and Hea...
30/09/2026

Two Feet & A Heartbeat is a walk of remembrance, celebration, connection and support. 👣✨

Meet the Heart Champions and Heart Angel family leading our walks in Queensland 💙 We share their stories and cherish their memories, and the lasting impact they have on our community.

Join us this October as we walk for the heart kids showing incredible courage everyday, and for those whose lives were far too short but remain forever in our hearts.

Visit our website to read their stories and register for your local walk today: https://www.heartkids.org.au/two-feet-heartbeat/

This World Heart Day, we honour everyone living with childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD), and the families walking alon...
28/09/2026

This World Heart Day, we honour everyone living with childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD), and the families walking alongside them. ❤️

HeartKids is Australia's only national organisation dedicated to children, young people and families impacted by CoHD, providing information, support connection and advocacy across every stage of their unique journey.

Today is a reminder of the strength of our community, the importance of awareness, and the hope we carry for a brighter future.

Two Feet & a Heartbeat is just around the corner, and we need your help to create the ultimate walk day playlist! 🎶 Comm...
28/09/2026

Two Feet & a Heartbeat is just around the corner, and we need your help to create the ultimate walk day playlist! 🎶

Comment below your favourite feel-good song and help us build a playlist that will play at our Two Feet & A Heartbeat walks right across the country. 👣💙

Haven't registered yet? There's still time to join the fun! 👟

Find your local walk and register today: https://www.heartkids.org.au/tfhb-26-locations/

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Adelaide, SA
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