Our Leadership
The Heart Foundation leadership team brings together experience from commercial, government and charity sectors to lead our fight for all Australian hearts.
Executive Leadership Team
Adj Prof John G Kelly AM
Group CEO
Kelly-Ann Jolly
CEO Victoria
Graeme Lynch
CEO Tasmania
Stephen Vines
CEO Queensland
Imelda Lynch
CEO South Australia and Northern Territory
Sarah Fordham
CEO Western Australia
Kathy Chapman
GM New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory
Kaylene Jacques
GM People and Culture
Bill Stavreski
GM Heart Health and Research
Peter Lynch
Chief Financial Officer
Julia Tauber
Chief Development Officer
Gavin Heathcote
Chief Operating Officer
Duncan Bremner
GM Advocacy
Chris Miers
General Council
Garry Jennings
Chief Medical Officer
Chris Taylor
Chief Marketing Officer
Jessie Caruso
Interim Chief Information Officer
Trek for Australian Hearts
Trek for Australian Hearts
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....
Support us and help save Australian hearts
Support us and help save Australian hearts
Support us and help save Australian hearts
Join the fight against Australia’s biggest killer by supporting the Heart Foundation. ...
Heart Week
Heart Week
Heart Week
Monday 3 May – Sunday 9 May 2021...
Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation programs and resources to support your recovery....
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Are you at risk of heart disease?
Are you at risk of heart disease?
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
Personal Walking Plan
Personal Walking Plan
Feel healthier and happier in six weeks with a free Personal Walking Plan...
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Join our community of fundraisers who are committed to taking action to fight heart disease....
Support for young adults: Online events
Support for young adults: Online events
Support for young adults: Online events
A series of virtual events for young adults on managing emotional wellbeing. ...
Aboriginal heart health
Aboriginal heart health
Aboriginal heart health
Visit the St Vincents Hospital NSW and Heart Foundation Aboriginal heart health website for more information...
What is a cardiac arrest?
What is a cardiac arrest?
What is a cardiac arrest?
With immediate help a cardiac arrest can be survived. Learn how to save a life....
Staying active for better heart health
Staying active for better heart health
Staying active for better heart health
Moving more every day is one of the best habits you can have....
Lunch recipes
Lunch recipes
Lunch recipes
Search our lunch recipe ideas...
Healthy chicken fajitas
Healthy chicken fajitas
Heart attack medication
Heart attack medication
Heart attack medication
There are a number of medications you could be prescribed after a heart attack....
How your heart works
How your heart works
How your heart works
Your heart is a muscle that pumps blood to all parts of your body. The blood gives your body the oxygen and nourishment it needs to work properly. ...
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) clinical resources
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) clinical resources
Resources and clinical information for health professionals...
Donate to the Heart Foundation
Donate to the Heart Foundation
Donate to the Heart Foundation
Every dollar that you donate will help fund research, support and programs that help save lives....
Acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease
Acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease
The Australian Guideline for Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease (2nd Edition)....
Peter is breathing easy again after heart valve surgery
Peter is breathing easy again after heart valve surgery
Peter is breathing easy again after heart valve surgery
Peter has lived with a rare heart condition since he was 14, but hadn’t given it too much thought until his 30s....
Leaving a gift in your Will: A lasting legacy
Leaving a gift in your Will: A lasting legacy
Leaving a gift in your Will: A lasting legacy
One of the most powerful ways to help support a future without heart disease is to include a gift to the Heart Foundation in your Will...
Lipid management clinical information and resources
Lipid management clinical information and resources
Lipid management resources for health professionals...
Asian recipes
Asian recipes
Asian recipes
Find heart healthy Asian recipes....
Our corporate partners
Our corporate partners
Our corporate partners
We value the support of all of our corporate partners....
Nutrition Evidence Summaries and Reviews
Nutrition Evidence Summaries and Reviews
Nutrition Evidence Summaries and Reviews
Keeping your heart healthy
Keeping your heart healthy
Keeping your heart healthy
Keeping your heart healthy is something you can work on every day. ...
Types of physical activity
Types of physical activity
Types of physical activity
Nine out of 10 Australians could reduce the risk of heart disease by walking as little as 15 minutes more each day....
Stay informed about COVID-19
Stay informed about COVID-19
Stay informed about COVID-19
If you have heart disease, you are more vulnerable to severe complications....
Jump Rope for Heart
Jump Rope for Heart
Jump Rope for Heart
Jump Rope for Heart teaches school children how to keep fit and healthy through skipping!...