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One Heart National Conference and Distrant Drums Branch Seminar - register NOW
Registrations for Heart Children New Zealand’s bi-annual One Heart National Conference are now open. Held on the 15th and 16th October 2010 at Auckland’s Rendezvous Hotel ,the conference includes a variety of topics to choose from such as Formation of the foetal heart, Developing resilience in families, The role of exercise, Latest developments in paediatric cardiology and more. Distant Drums Branch Seminar will follow the conference on the
17 October 2010.
Many families have expressed concern over educational outcomes for our heart children. We're pleased to include Neurological Outcomes in the programme, along with research findings and practical workshops to help families, at home, to address delays caused due to ongoing medical interventions.
The 200 places available will be filled on a first come first served basis. Registrations are available for download below:
Website Conference Registration.pdf(137.03 KB)
Please mail your completed form to Heart Children NZ, PO Box 108-034, Symonds Street, Auckland 1150, or Fax 09 377 9954.
Registrations close 31 July 2010.
Heart Jam - feelin' the beat for Heart Children
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On Friday 28 May 59,000 school children took part in Heart Children NZ's Heart Jam, NZ's largest aerobics class. Our thanks to JUMP JAM's Brett Fairweather and to local band Minuit who wrote 'It's the sound of your heart beating' specifically for Heart Jam. A BIG thank you to the schools and children, around New Zealand, who jumped and jammed to help heart children. Didn't take part? Don't worry Heart Jam is available anytime of the year. To find out more please click here. |
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On Your Marks for Little Hearts
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On your marks, get set for Heart Children. Pre schools, kindergartens and play centres can run for fun and help Heart Children. To find out more please click here. |
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Cuppa for Kids
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Get the kettle on for Heart Children. For those of you who enjoy a nice cuppa and a bite to eat with friends and work mates, Cuppa for Kids is for you. Click here. |
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Make today a good day on Facebook
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Facebook your friends. Update your status with "I'm making the good days really matter for heart children." Remember to link it to heartchildren.org.nz |
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Twitter
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If you're on Twitter, why not 'tweet' your friends and contacts and spread the word for heart children. |
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