Heart Kids

Our Approach

HeartKids is the only national not-for-profit organisation that is solely focused on supporting and advocating for all people impacted by childhood onset heart disease, one of the largest causes of infant death in Australia. Our purpose is to help them and their families to lead the most fulfilling life possible and to reach their personal goals.

Our work is community focused as we provide support, information and advocate for them to provide the best possible outcomes.

Vision

Every child, teenager, and adult in Australia with congenital or childhood acquired heart disease has a fighting chance to live a long, healthy, and fulfilling life.

Values

H:        Helpful and caring

E:         Excellent and united

A:        Adaptable and innovative

R:         Respectful and empowering

T:         Tenacious and brave

HeartKids work is outcome-focused and demonstrates real impact for families impacted by congenital or childhood acquired heart disease, and for the community. 

About

We seek to give every child, teenager, and adult in Australia with congenital or childhood acquired heart disease a fighting chance to live a long, healthy, and fulfilling life.

Our support is a commitment for life because there is no known cure. People with congenital heart disease face unique challenges for their entire life.

“Big hearts helping hearts in need!”