The Brave Heart Way - Holistic Wellbeing for Those Living with CHD.

Heart Kids is the only organisation in New Zealand that provides life-long support to those living with congenital / childhood heart conditions (CHD). Our national Education Forum provides information, tools and strategies that guide and empower our Brave Hearts and their whānau on their unique heart journeys.

There will be a mix of topical keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops and the opportunity to network. The goal is to bring people together in one place where they can discover, share, build relationships and leave enriched and empowered knowing they are part of an inclusive and caring community.

The focus is on Holistic Wellbeing, an approach to life that emphasises the connection of mind, body and spirit.

Specifically, we are covering topics such as PTSD and how to mitigate it for heart kids and their whānau.

An important aspect of every Heart Kids Education Forum is the update on current medical research, advances and trends in paediatric and adult cardiology.

At the end of the two-day Forum, attendees of all ages will have gained new knowledge, shared stories and made lasting friendships with others who walk the path of the Brave Heart.

In summary, your ticket will include:

• Invitation to the evening pre-Forum networking function on Friday, 26 March 2021.
• Full access to the Education Forum on Saturday, 27 March, and Saturday, 28 March 2021.
• Invitation to the Forum Dinner on 27 March 2021 (if you purchase the 'Forum & Dinner' ticket).
• Plenty of opportunities to network with other Brave Hearts, the Family Support Team, National Support Office staff, the Starship and Auckland City Hospital medical team, Forum speakers and workshop facilitators.
• Complimentary Forum goodie bag.

Early Bird tickets are available until 30 September 2020. All tickets purchased during the Early Bird sale period go into the draw to win a room upgrade to the Ambassador Suite at Waipuna Hotel.

Payment plans are available. Please email Katalin at services@heartnz.org.nz to enquire.