This poster describes the requirements for co-creation of health education resources in an appropriate cultural context - achieving inclusive and equitable quality education for all in the prevention of rheumatic heart disease. The poster was presented by RHDAustralia at the CRANAplus Conference in 2018. 

ARF can lead to rheumatic heart disease, disability, open heart surgery and death, especially when recurrent episodes occur. ARF and RHD are prevalent in children and young adults in the Northern Territory. They are caused by Strep A (Streptococcus pyogenes) infection of the throat and skin. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations are at high risk, but also consider the diagnosis in other population groups including migrants and Pacific Islanders. The management of pharyngitis and skin sores is different in the Northern Territory.

This easily understandable factsheet provides a brief overview on the prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.

This poster contains a brief summary of things to think about when administering penicillin injections.

A summary of research related to secondary prophylaxis delivery. 

Key information about ARF and RHD in South Australia (based on AIHW report for 2016-2020).

This paper includes detailed information on the "days at risk" concept; being overdue for antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent recurrent ARF. 

An A3 poster highlighting risk groups and actions for RHD in pregnancy.

A practical guide for people who administer with benzathine benzylpenicillin G (BPG, Bicillin) injections.

This flyer contains information about rheumatic heart disease in pregnancy (Australasian Maternity Outcomes Surveillance System, AMOSS).