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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
New resource! What is acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease? An explainer video for school staff
18 Dec 2018Working closely with a range of teachers, school staff and health professionals, RHDAustralia is excited to launch a new white board... Read on
Nurse takes home top honours for her work in Maningrida and shares how her community is working to end rheumatic heart disease
18 Dec 2018Roz Baartz has taken home the Northern Territory Primary Health Network (NTPHN) Nurse of the Year award in recognition of the valuable work... Read on
Words from Arnhem land: Aboriginal health messages need to be made with us rather than for us
16 Dec 2018Makungun Marika, Menzies School of Health Research; Alice Mitchell, Menzies School of Health Research; Anna Ralph, Menzies School of Health... Read on
Raising awareness of rheumatic heart disease among the Aboriginal health workforce of South Australia
25 Sep 2018Two important events addressing rheumatic heart disease will be hosted for health professionals in Port Augusta this month. SA Health and... Read on