Submission on behalf of the END RHD Centre of Research Excellence and RHDAustralia. This document contains recommendations for the Closing the Gap Refresh that will retain a focus on health outcomes that matter to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) could provide a critical, tangible target for achieving gains in Indigenous life expectancy. RHD is the leading cause of cardiovascular inequality between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

A short film about secondary prophylaxis, what it is, and why it is important.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this video contains images of an Aboriginal person who has died.

This short, animated video includes brief information about the procedures for heart valve repair and heart valve replacement. 

This short video is a discussion in question-and-answer format, between a woman from Thursday Island and nurse. They talk about the heart and rheumatic heart disease.

This short film includes paediatric cardiologist Dr Bo Reményi and Dr Jessie Johnston discussing the importance of cardiac care for women with rheumatic heart disease during pregnancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this resource may contain images and voices of people who have died. 

This short film includes medical and public health specialists from around the world discussing the causes, symptoms and impact of group A streptococcal infections of the throat.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this resource may contain images and voices of people who have died. 

Paediatric cardiologist Dr Bo Reményi was NT Australian of the Year in 2018. She used this opportunity to highlight the high rates of rheumatic heart disease among Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

In this short film she highlights some of the problems associated with rheumatic heart disease and the need to move from a treatment focus to a prevention focus. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this resource may contain images and voices of people who have died. 

This short documentary aired on NITV's The Point with Stan Grant follows the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with rheumatic heart disease who have had open heart surgery. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this resource may contain images and voices of people who have died.

Demonstration of a young boy with Sydenham chorea

A very concise 1min 38sec audio recording of Dr Bo Remenyi talking about the signs and symptoms of acute rheumatic fever. Quick and to the point. If your children have any of these symptoms take them to the clinic straight away.