Our History

We started in 1984 as a parent support group called Heart to Heart Cardiac Support Group. This was a voluntary organization providing help and support to parents of HeartKids. In 2004 we employed our first State Manager along with Family Support Coordinator at The Prince Charles Hospital after becoming HeartKids Qld, where we
broadened our charter to not only Support Families of HeartKids but also to create Awareness of HeartKids in the Community, Advocate for the delivery of better Services for HeartKids and undertake Research Programs as in 80 % of cases the cause is unknown.(This function is performed by HeartKids on a National Basis by pooling our funds and resources)

Here are some of our achievements over the years.

  • 2006 First Consumer group asked to participate in a Government Taskforce to provide solutions in regards to Childhood Heart Disease (CHD) in Queensland.
  • 2006 Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Qld Health which clearly states our rights and obligations with The Prince Charles Hospital. This has been a work in progress project since April of this year.
  • 2007 Became a member of HeartKids Australia.
  • 2007 Establishment of Kidz4Heartkidz to support HeartKids and their siblings.
  • 2007 Establishment of ACHS to service the needs of HeartKids as they grow up.
  • 2008 Moved from The Prince Charles Hospital to the Mater Childrens Hospital.
  • 2008 Official Opening of the new Pediatric Cardiac Ward at the Mater Childrens Hospital
  • 2008 Signed Memorandum of Understanding with Mater Childrens Hospital.
  • 2009 Updated the “Dates and Doses” Health Diary to assist HeartKids and their family with their medical needs was made available for free with the help of “The Good Guys” of Robina and Bundall.
  • 2009 Purchased much needed equipment for the Children’s Cardiac Ward at the Mater Children’s Hospital with the assistance of Platinum Partners “The Good Guys” Robina, Kawana Waters, Brisbane Metro and United Way.