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people in Australia die from heart disease every week

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people in Australia die from heart disease every day

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Our new campaign highlights that while survival rates have improved, heart disease remains one of the nation’s biggest killers.

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Be part of the World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease in Perth, 11–14 Nov 2026 - connecting researchers, clinicians, people with lived experience and advocates. Discover new evidence, share breakthroughs and explore practical solutions to end RHD. Register now.

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Living with heart disease?

No matter where you are on your heart health journey, our free MyHeart MyLife support program is with you every step of the way to help you live well with heart disease.

Why it's never too early to think about heart health

AFLW player, Tay Smith knows the impact heart disease can have on a family. After losing her dad, she's committed to raising awareness and encouraging people to look after their heart health for themselves and the people they love.

A life transformed by a rare heart condition

Dr Geoff Lester brings a unique perspective to conversations about heart health, having experienced cardiovascular disease both personally and professionally.

After being diagnosed with a rare heart condition as a young adult and facing significant health challenges, he made a promise to pursue a career in medicine, a goal he has since achieved.

A potentially deadly blockage dismissed as anxiety

Mandy shares her experience of being repeatedly told her persistent and alarming symptoms were due to anxiety, before eventually discovering she had a 90 per cent blockage in a major artery.

Tools and resources to keep your heart healthy

Heart Age Calculator

Take the heart age test to check your heart health. Use our heart health check calculator to understand your risk of heart disease and heart attacks.

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Time to book a Heart Health Check?

A Heart Health Check with your GP will help you understand your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 5 years and what you can do to prevent it.

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Blood pressure and your heart

Learn how blood pressure affects your heart health. Find out what high blood pressure means, how to measure it, and ways to keep it under control.

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HF welcomes new Strep A research breakthrough

HF welcomes Strep A research breakthrough

A Heart Foundation-supported discovery sheds light on Strep A immunity, helping advance efforts to prevent rheumatic heart disease.

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Blood pressure checks needed for kids

New hypertension guidelines recommend blood pressure checks from age 7 to help identify childhood hypertension early. Learn more.

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Australian researchers drive lifelong cardiac rehabilitation

Australian researchers lead global push to transform cardiac rehabilitation from short term to life long