About us
Our vision is that heart health will be achievable by everyone in Australia by 2050.
For over 60 years, the Heart Foundation has been the trusted peak body working to improve the prevention, detection, and support of heart disease for all Australians.
While our work has significantly improved survival rates for people experiencing heart attacks and living with heart disease, we won’t be satisfied until heart disease is no longer a threat to any Australian. It remains our nation’s leading cause of death, claiming 51 lives every day.
Guided by our vision that heart health will be achievable by everyone in Australia by 2050, we continue to harness the knowledge and innovation of leading researchers and health professionals, alongside the passion of our supporters and the generosity of millions of Australians, by:
- Funding high-impact research to support both emerging and established heart health researchers
- Advocating to governments and industry for greater investment in heart health
- Building awareness and understanding of heart-healthy living through public campaigns and accessible resources
- Supporting health professionals in preventing, diagnosing, treating, and managing heart disease
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Our Board
The role of the Board is to provide strategic oversight and direction for the Heart Foundation’s activities and ensure that those organisational activities are directed towards achieving its vision of an Australia free of heart disease and its mission to prevent heart disease and improve the heart health and quality of life of all Australians through our work in prevention, support and care and research.
Annual Reports
Discover our annual reports from 2013 onwards.
General contacts
Contact details and communication channels for connecting with Heart Foundation