HeartKids QLD

HeartKids Qld Inc is a not for profit organization which was formally known as “Heart to Heart” Cardiac Support Group Inc. The group has grown from a small group of parents meeting informally for support in 1984, to representing and servicing the needs of HeartKids and their families throughout Queensland and Northern New South Wales in regards to awareness, advocacy and support. HeartKids collectively pools their resources on a national level to undertake research in regards to childhood heart disease.

All money raised is directed to enhancing the lives of all Heart Children and their families, by providing information and non-medical support and understanding.

Each of the families involved with this group has discovered what it is like to be faced with the traumatic news that their child has a heart condition.

All people cope differently, but there are times when it helps to make contact with other people who have been in a similar situation and can listen and give support when it is needed.

HeartKids QLD believes that parents who are well informed and supported are better able to cope with the day-to-day management of their Heart Child and they recognise that many of their questions go beyond the medical questions.

On a parent-to-parent basis, they try to help one another find workable solutions to problems and in doing so, gain confidence in their ability to cope. All members work on a voluntary basis.