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 In this article, we take a closer look at secondary prevention, and specifically secondary prophylaxis for ARF, with a focus on delivery of benzathine benzylpenicillin G injections.

Clinical Update - Secondary Prevention of ARF

The 2020 Australian guideline for prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (3rd edition) ... Read on

As a key partner in the END RHD, we are pleased to announce the launch of the RHD Endgame Strategy - a blueprint to eliminating rheumatic heart diseas by 2031.

Australia's Strategy to END RHD by 2031

RHDAustralia welcomes the launch of the RHD Endgame Strategy – a blueprint for eliminating rheumatic heart disease in Australia by 2031.... Read on

Meet Terrence Guyula: Terrence is a clinician, community Elder and advocate for men’s health who has been working as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner in the remote Top End of the Northern Territory for over 32 years.

Terrence Guyula - Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands

Terrence Guyula is an Aboriginal Health Practitioner who has worked in the remote Top End of the Northern Territory for over 32 years. In... Read on

Sore throat algorithm - The 2020 Australian guideline for prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (3rd edition) contains clinical information based on national and international best practice

Clinical Update - Primary Prevention of ARF

The 2020 Australian guideline for prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (3rd edition)... Read on

The NSW RHD Program was established in 2015. It is funded by NSW Health, and centers around a disease register to support clinicians managing people with diagnosed acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD).

Primordial Prevention of ARF in NSW

NSW RHD Program The NSW RHD Program was established in 2015. It is funded by NSW Health, and centers around a disease register to support... Read on

The 2020 Australian ARF/RHD guideline: A behind the scenes look

The 2020 Australian ARF/RHD guideline: A behind the scenes look

Sara Noonan RHDA Technical Advisor and Production Editor, 2020 Australian ARF/RHD guideline (3rd edition)   In February 2020, RHDAustralia... Read on

Medical guideline revised with culture at the centre of care

Medical guideline revised with culture at the centre of care

MEDIA RELEASE Medical guideline revised with culture at the centre of care New medical guidelines released today place people with acute... Read on

Skin health workshop in the Torres Strait

Beats by Kids – Torres Strait Islander children drop beats to promote healthy skin

Children from Boigu, Saibai, Badu, Mabuiag, St Pauls, Warraber, Poruma, Masig, Mer, and Erub Islands in the Torres Strait have teamed up... Read on

New resource! What is acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease? An explainer video for school staff

New resource! What is acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease? An explainer video for school staff

Working closely with a range of teachers, school staff and health professionals, RHDAustralia is excited to launch a new white board... Read on

Nurse takes home top honours for her work in Maningrida and shares how her community is working to end rheumatic heart disease

Nurse takes home top honours for her work in Maningrida and shares how her community is working to end rheumatic heart disease

Roz Baartz has taken home the Northern Territory Primary Health Network (NTPHN) Nurse of the Year award in recognition of the valuable work... Read on

Words from Arnhem land: Aboriginal health messages need to be made with us rather than for us

Words from Arnhem land: Aboriginal health messages need to be made with us rather than for us

Makungun Marika, Menzies School of Health Research; Alice Mitchell, Menzies School of Health Research; Anna Ralph, Menzies School of Health... Read on

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