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Make a donation to our Christmas Appeal on behalf of a family member or a loved one and receive a personalised eCard to let them know....

Christmas Appeal

Make a donation to our Christmas Appeal on behalf of a family member or a loved one and receive a personalised eCard to let them know....

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Heart Health Projects

Projects aimed at improving the heart health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ...

For Professionals: Coronary artery calcium scoring

The National Heart Foundation of Australia Position Statement: Coronary artery calcium scoring for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in Australia.¹...

3 Minute Research Competition Terms & Conditions

Chest x-ray for heart disease

This test can help your doctor determine if there is anything wrong with your heart....

Improving heart health for all Australians

Guidelines for the assessment and management of Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk ...

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

Join our community of fundraisers who are committed to taking action to fight heart disease....

WEBINAR | Heart Health Checks: the critical role of the practice nurse

This webinar discusses the role of practice nurses in conducting heart health checks...

What is a healthy body weight?

Find out what a healthy body weight is and the steps you can take to achieve it. ...

Supporting Your Emotional Wellbeing: An Online Forum for Young Heart Patients

Key Statistics: Heart Failure

Statistics and information on heart failure in Australia ...

What is plant-based eating

Learn about plant-based eating and its impact on heart health ...

Automated Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD or AICD)

This is a device inserted into your chest to return abnormal heart rhythms to normal using electrical impulses. ...

Do you have a Heart Story to share?

Sharing your story could help another Australian just like you to overcome their heart challenges...

For professionals: Cardiovascular disease risk assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 

Recommendations for assessing Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ...

Trek for Australian Hearts

Join the Heart Foundation in South Australia for the journey of a lifetime, trekking the ancient Flinders Ranges to help save Australian hearts....

Our research stories

We fund amazing researchers who have important stories to tell...

Donation receipts

Due to end of financial year and the ongoing lockdowns in several states, we are currently experiencing some delays in processing and receipting of donations....

Clinical resources: Coronary heart disease and mental health

The prevalence of depression is high in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD)....

Salmon Tikka Parcels with Rice Salad

15 minutes

Serves 4

Keeping a close watch on brain and kidney health during heart surgery.

Long-term recovery after a heart attack

Information to help you adjust to what could be the 'new normal'...

Cardiac Rehabilitation Advocacy

Being a carer for a heart attack patient

Your role as a carer for a heart attack patient is an important one – explore some useful things to know....

Your heart medicines

Information about commonly prescribed heart medicines. ...

Stay informed about COVID-19

If you have heart disease, you are more vulnerable to severe complications....

For Professionals: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples information and resources

Resources for providing best practice cardiovascular care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples....

How we fought heart disease in 2020

Everything we do is possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters. ...