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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....

Are you at risk of heart disease?

There is no single cause for any one heart condition, but there are risk factors that increase your chance of developing one. ...

Personal Walking Plan

Feel healthier and happier in six weeks with a free Personal Walking Plan...

Aboriginal heart health

Visit the St Vincents Hospital NSW and Heart Foundation Aboriginal heart health website for more information...

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

Support us and help save Australian hearts

Join the fight against Australia’s biggest killer by supporting the Heart Foundation. ...

Heart Health Check Toolkit

Support for young adults: Online events

A series of virtual events for young adults on managing emotional wellbeing. ...

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

Heart Foundation programs and resources to support your recovery....

Research connect newsletter

The Research Connect Newsletter provides monthly updates on the Heart Foundation Research Program....

Q&A with Lauren Blekkenhorst

Research to develop better evidence for the vascular and metabolic health benefits of vegetables and their bioactive constituents....

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. ...

Heart attack at 35: Knowing the signs and symptoms

David reflects on how his life changed when he had a heart attack at 35 and how he got back on track....

Meatloaf

40-50 minutes

Serves 6

For professionals: Heart Health Checks

Heart Health Checks have been supported by Medicare since April 2019....

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) clinical resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...

Australian Heart Maps

Our Heart Maps allow you to take a closer look at heart disease indicators across Australia....

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Training Centre

Training to support identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, in line with standard practice....

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 atrial fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia where your heart beats irregularly and fast....

Pilbara Aboriginal Heart Health Program

The program works with local communities to help improve heart health in the Pilbara....

Heart Foundation Research Award Recipients

Explore our research award recipients and projects...

Research funding programs

Our research funding supports outstanding researchers who share our vision of an Australia free from heart disease. ...

Heart disease and pregnancy

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

What is heart disease?

Heart disease is the broad term for conditions that affect the structure and function of the heart muscle. ...

Heart health submissions to Government

Every day we are lobbying government and industry to improve heart health....

Physical activity in the workplace

Resources to help you create a more physically active workplace....

Lipid management clinical information and resources

Lipid management resources for health professionals...

Exercise boosts artery health in middle-aged and older men, not testosterone therapy

Media Release - 22 February 2021...

Medical tests for heart disease

Learn about the common tests your doctor may want you to have to diagnose your heart condition....