Supporting Heart Families in WA and Beyond with Natasha D'Souza

In this episode, host Sami is joined by Natasha D'Souza, one of our dedicated Family Support Coordinators in Western Australia. Drawing on her own experience as a heart parent, Tash shares how she and the WA team walk alongside families through hospital stays, unexpected admissions, and the life-changing reality of having to travel interstate for cardiac care. From practical tips on preparing for the journey, to the compassion of support that stretches across states and siblings at home, Tash opens up about a decade of standing with families through their hardest moments — and why she still loves this role every single day.HEARTKIDSFrom The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by childhood-onset heart disease.For support, information or guidance on your CoHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.auCOPYRIGHTAll content on this podcast is subject to copyright and may not be reproduced, repurposed, republished, or copied, in any form, without permission.Repurposing or republishing content from this podcast, even with credit and acknowledgement to the creators, host, and guest, does not provide an exemption to this copyright.CREDITSHost: Sami GlastonburyGuest: Natasha D'SouzaProducer: Becky Oakley