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resources that are available to support patients, families and communities including the ARF Diagnosis App, Health Pathways, notification forms, the RHD Endgame Strategy and other helpful information.
National and Queensland based resources for ARF and RHD

As part of the 2021 Brisbane RHD Workshop,, Kylie McKenna, Manager, QLD RHD Program talks to participants about ARF and RHD resources that are...
an overview of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in Queensland, the number of people living with the disease, where they live, and how the control program works with clients in the state.
A snapshot of rheumatic heart disease in Queensland

As part of the 2021 Brisbane RHD Workshop, Kylie McKenna, Manager, QLD RHD Program presents an overview of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic...
How to determine the people who require primary and secondary prevention of acute rheumatic fever in the primary care setting. He also discusses appropriate strategies to improve/maximise delivery of secondary prophylaxis in the practice.
Case based discussion (RHD diagnosis and management, including secondary prophylaxis)

As part of the 2021 Brisbane RHD Workshop, Dr William Wang, Cardiologist, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, and Conjoint Associate Professor...
Do you have rheumatic heart disease or a heart condition? You may need antibiotics before some procedures, such as dental work or stitches for a bad wound.
Dental advice card for people living with RHD

Do you have rheumatic heart disease or a heart condition? You may need antibiotics before some procedures, such as dental work or stitches for a...

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Remember to visit the dentist every year; brush your teeth twice a day, when you wake up and before you go to bed; eat healthy, not sugary snacks and junk food; and drink water, not sweet, sugary drinks.
Important Dental Information - Queensland - A3 Poster

Remember to visit the dentist every year; brush your teeth twice a day, when you wake up and before you go to bed; eat healthy, not sugary snacks...

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Kids hip hop to stop painful skin infections in the Kimberley region. Telethon Kids Institute researchers have launched the Hip Hop 2 SToP video featuring school kids participating in their SToP Trial project designed to see, treat and prevent skin infections in WA’s Kimberley region.
Hip Hop 2 SToP

Kids hip hop to stop painful skin infections in the Kimberley region. ...
This Keeping Skin Healthy handbook is for community care workers to support communities in Newman and the Western Desert, Pilbara.
Keeping Skin Healthy Handbook

Keeping Skin Healthy: A Handbook for Community Care Workers in the Pilbara. 

This Keeping Skin Healthy handbook is for community care...

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This program is designed for health care workers who require an introductory knowledge of the prevention of ARF and RHD.
eLearning - Prevention of ARF and RHD

An accredited professional development program for health professionals.

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This program is designed for medical practitioners who are responsible for recognising and diagnosing acute rheumatic fever.
eLearning - Recognising ARF

An accredited professional development program for health professionals.

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Rheumatic Fever - Detailed YouTube Video (47min)

Join the Ninja Nerd Medicine lecture on Rheumatic fever...
Keeping your house clean - Flipchart

How can I look after my house to keep my family healthy? Developed by community workers and Champions4Change, this flipchart is designed as a tool...

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This video is designed for health care workers who require an introductory knowledge of the prevention of ARF and RHD and is the first video in the 'Prevention of Rheumatic Heart Disease' e-learning module.
Primordial prevention of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

This video is designed for health care workers who require an introductory knowledge of the prevention of ARF and RHD and is the first video in...
Health is the state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, not just the absence of disease or infirmity.
Social Determinants of Health - Prevention of ARF and RHD

Health is the state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, not just the absence of disease or infirmity. And good health is something...
This video is designed for health care workers who require an introductory knowledge of the prevention of ARF and RHD and is the first video in the 'Prevention of Rheumatic Heart Disease' e-learning module.
Primary Prevention of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

This video is designed for health care workers who require an introductory knowledge of the prevention of ARF and RHD and is the final video in...
This poster and video have been developed to provide an overview of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease for people working in schools.
Acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease - resources for schools

This poster and video have been developed to provide an overview of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease for people working in...

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