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If you're 45 and over, or 30 and over if you're of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you should book your Heart Health Check today...

Together, we can change the future of heart disease

The power of your ongoing support can help save lives and keep more families together. Help us continue to fund promising heart research projects by donating today. ...

Health Professional Tools

Guidelines, publications and support for the health professional community....

Heart Health Check Toolkit

Chicken recipes

Find heart healthy chicken recipes....

Protein and heart health

What are the best sources of protein when it come to your heart health...

Finding a new purpose: Geoff Lester’s heart story

Dr Geoff Lester, 35, is training to be a cardiologist at Coffs Harbour Hospital. He has survived three high-risk open-heart surgeries and two strokes....

Research shows if you have gum disease, you’re twice as likely to have heart disease.

Are immune cells responsible for heart attacks and strokes?

Professor Karlheinz Peter, Institution: The University of Melbourne...

The goal of the National Strategic Action Plan for Heart Disease and Stroke is:

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....

Key healthy eating messages for heart attack recovery 

Eating healthy foods can help you recover and reduce your risk of more heart problems. ...

Getting active at school

Physical activity resources for school staff....

Breakfast bean and mushroom pizza

20 minutes

Serves 2

Keeping your heart healthy

Keeping your heart healthy is something you can work on every day. ...

Tahini tofu dressing

Snack recipes

Search for healthy snack ideas...

Blood pressure and your heart

Understand blood pressure and how it can impact your heart health....

Research Funding Portfolio

Understand the application process and requirements of our various funding programs....

Breakfast recipes

Heart healthy breakfasts to start your day right...

Understanding heart attacks caused by spontaneous coronary artery dissection

Dr Lucy McGrath-Cadell, Institution: University of New South Wales...

Returning to work after a heart attack

Discover how to plan for your return to work....

Moroccan vegetarian tray bake

30 minutes

Serves 2

Salmon primavera spaghetti

15 minutes

Serves 4

Sweet potato breakfast hash

15 minutes

Serves 2

Heart disease and pregnancy

Pregnancy is often referred to as the “ultimate stress test” for the body....

Supporting Young Hearts

Advice from young people living with a heart condition....

Heart Healthy Dinner Plan

Sign up now and discover delicious, easy to follow dinner recipes. Plus shopping lists, tips and other helpful information to make healthy eating easy. ...