Together, we can make heart disease history
961,304
Heart Health Checks completed since 2019
42 years
of Jump Rope for Heart in Aussie schools
$13.7m
committed to heart health research in 2025
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Darren Lehmann's heart story
Former test cricketer and Australian cricket team coach, Darren Lehmann, had no idea he was at risk of a heart attack. But in the early hours of his 50th birthday, he was startled awake by a terrifying sensation. Watch Darren's story as he explains the warning signs he ignored and why his heart health scare was the wake-up call he needed.
Tools and resources to keep your heart healthy
Is your heart feeling your age?
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.
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.
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.
Greg Page's second chance
Greg Page, a founding member of The Wiggles, woke up in the hospital to hear the shocking words, "You had a heart attack that caused a cardiac arrest" after performing on stage at a Wiggles concert in 2020. Thanks to the quick action of an audience member and the availability of an automated external defibrillator (AED), his life was saved.
"Without bystanders who knew how to do CPR and had access to an AED, I wouldn’t be here."
Learn more about Greg's inspiring story and what that experience has led him to do.
Ways to get involved
Latest news and media
Nation urged to learn how easy defibrillators are to use this Restart a Heart Day
The Heart Foundation is calling on the nation to become more familiar with life-saving Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) this Restart a Heart Day, with alarming new data revealing bystanders are hesitant to use one in an emergency.
Feeling blue after a heart attack? You’re not alone
People in Australia living with heart disease, including a history of heart attack, are being encouraged to recognise the ‘cardiac blues’ this World Mental Health Day and seek help early for improved health outcomes.
From primary school participant, to most decorated jump rope athlete in history
Luke Boon, who first picked up a skipping rope during an iconic primary school program, has gone on to become the most decorated jump rope athlete in the world - and is now inspiring the next generation to skip for better heart health.