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The 2020 Australian ARF/RHD guideline: A behind the scenes look
01 Apr 2020Sara Noonan RHDA Technical Advisor and Production Editor, 2020 Australian ARF/RHD guideline (3rd edition) In February 2020, RHDAustralia... Read on
Medical guideline revised with culture at the centre of care
28 Feb 2020MEDIA RELEASE Medical guideline revised with culture at the centre of care New medical guidelines released today place people with acute... Read on
2019: Reflecting back on the last 12 months
18 Dec 2019As 2019 draws to a close, we take the opportunity to reflect on what has been an incredibly busy and productive 12 months. This year also... Read on
Beats by Kids – Torres Strait Islander children drop beats to promote healthy skin
11 Oct 2019Children from Boigu, Saibai, Badu, Mabuiag, St Pauls, Warraber, Poruma, Masig, Mer, and Erub Islands in the Torres Strait have teamed up... Read on
Researcher takes aim at unlocking secrets of Strep A
12 Jul 2019Dr Tim Barnett became fascinated with Group A Streptococcus as soon as he encountered it as a postdoctoral fellow in Atlanta, Georgia – in... Read on
Funding for Rheumatic Heart Disease will focus on community-led prevention and treatment
18 Apr 2019Funding for Rheumatic Heart Disease will focus on community-led prevention and treatment Opposition Leader Bill Shorten’s commitment of... Read on
NSW Ambulance's Aboriginal Cardiac Care Awareness Program
28 Mar 2019Mark Trebley can turn any story, no matter the topic, into a great yarn. An essential skill when he’s talking to communities and health... Read on
Champions4change – Sharing, Caring and Inspiring
27 Mar 2019RHDAustralia is proud to announce the launch of the official RHDAustralia Champions4change program. The Champions4change program was... Read on
The legacy of a leader and the long-standing impact her work and research continues to have: A New Zealand perspective on acute rheumatic fever prevention
20 Dec 2018As the end of 2018 rapidly approaches, we would like to take this opportunity to pay a special tribute to Professor Diana (Dinny) Lennon,... Read on
Culture, caring and telling true stories: A reflection on 2018
20 Dec 2018Vicki Wade, Senior Cultural Advisor at RHDAustralia, had a very busy 2018; sharing stories, providing education and learning from others as... Read on
Year in review: Workshops, education, resource development and community engagement
19 Dec 2018It’s been a very busy year for RHDA, with a new team, new strategic goals and plenty of activity. We’ve taken some time to reflect on what... Read on