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Patients, Families & Communities

Patients, Families & Communities resource page about acute rheumatic fever (ARF) or rheumatic heart disease (RHD).

The Makulkul Mob song - Wadeye NT

This music video was developed by the community members of Wadeye. Children sing about strong hearts and strong bodies in the local language of Murrinhpatha. Produced by Red Dust and showcasing the talented students from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, they highlight nutrition, physical activity, hygiene and being smoke-free for a healthy heart. The song also introduces the signs that students should be aware in relation to acute rheumatic fever, which affects the heart. (Contains subtitles)

Important Health Message: prevent rheumatic fever: West Kimberley Kriol

This short film highlights ARF symptoms and prevention in remote communities.  (Contains images of a person who has died)

Important Health Message: prevent rheumatic fever: Warlpiri

This short film highlights ARF symptoms and prevention in remote communities.  (Contains images of a person who has died)

Important Health Message: prevent rheumatic fever: Pitjantjatjara

This short film highlights ARF symptoms and prevention in remote communities.  (Contains images of a person who has died)

Important Health Message: prevent rheumatic fever: Yolngu Matha

This short film highlights ARF symptoms and prevention in remote communities.  (Contains images of a person who has died)

Important Health Message: prevent rheumatic fever: Anindilyakwa

This short film highlights ARF symptoms and prevention in remote communities.  (Contains images of a person who has died)

Important Health Message: prevent rheumatic fever: Burarra

This short film highlights ARF symptoms and prevention in remote communities.  (Contains images of a person who has died)

Don't miss out on the things you love - calendar

This calendar includes messages about the importance of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.

Important Health Message: prevent rheumatic fever: English

This short film highlights ARF symptoms and prevention in remote communities.  (Contains images of a person who has died)

Sticking to Treatment rap - Nelson Baker

This rap by Nelson Baker's focuses on the importance of regular penicillin needles to keep him healthy after having acute rheumatic fever.

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