What is Genetic Counselling? Laura Yeates

06/10/23 • 29 min

Laura is a cardiac genetic counsellor and current PhD candidate with research projects focusing on inherited cardiomyopathy and arrhythmia. In this episode, Laura talks about what genetic counselling is, who can access it, and how genetic counselling is used to understand more about health conditions, and accessing the right supports around those conditions.
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From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by congenital and childhood heart disease. For support, information or guidance on your CHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.au
CREDITS
Host: Sami Glastonbury
Guest: Laura Yeates
Producer: Melissa Clarke, Becky Oakley

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Living with CHD in the '60s... Marjorie Doyle's Story

Marjorie is a Kombumerri woman, who was born with Tetralogy of Fallot, and had surgery at the age of 13, in 1968.

In this episode, Marjorie talks about her surgery, the support available for those in 1968 with CHD, and raising awareness of other adults living with CHD.

HEARTKIDS
From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by congenital and childhood heart disease. For support, information or guidance on your CHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.au
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CREDITS
Host: Tahnee Jash
Guest: Marjorie Doyle
Producer: Melissa Clarke

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Paediatric CHD Surgery: Dr Prem Venugopal

Dr Prem is cardiothoracic surgeon based in Queensland, at Queensland Children’s Hospital. He performs lifesaving surgeries on children with CHD, and is involved in cardiac initiatives across the state and overseas.
In this episode, Prem talks about CHD surgery, the close-knit team of professionals he works alongside, and his everlasting bond with each of the children he operates on.

CONTENT WARNING
This episode contains information about surgery.
Please listen in a safe space and remember you can pause if you need to.
If any of the information about surgery brings up worry for you, please contact any of the below helplines for support
BeyondBlue
1300 22 4636
Available: 24/7
Griefline
1300 845 745
Available: 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday
Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
Available: 24/7
Mensline
1300 78 99 78
Available: 24/7
HEARTKIDS
From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by congenital and childhood heart disease. For support, information or guidance on your CHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.au
CREDITS
Host: Sami Glastonbury
Guest: Dr Prem Venugopal
Producer: Melissa Clarke, Becky Oakley