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Physical activity resources
Resources for health professionals interested in physical activity.
Guidelines and tools
- Blueprint for an Active Australia
Government and community actions to increase population levels of physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in Australia (third edition) - Is sport enough? 2014 report card on physical activity for children and young people (PDF)
Active healthy kids Australia - Is sport enough? (short form) (PDF)
- Sitting less guidelines for adults (PDF)
- Sitting less guidelines for children (PDF)
- National Physical Activity Plan 2016 Survey Findings
Information for your patients
- Physical activity and exercise - information on getting active, sitting less, active families, and active workplaces and communities
- Being active after a heart attack - information patients need to know about being active after a heart attack.
- My health for life - as a member of the Healthier Queensland Alliance, the Heart Foundation is a proud supporter of the Queensland My health for life program. The program is a practical extension of the advice you give your patients, allowing them to better understand their lifestyle risks and action their health goals.
Other resources
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Research Directory
Research Directory
MyMarathon
MyMarathon
MyMarathon
The fundraising race where you set the pace. Run, jog or walk MyMarathon at your own pace during October....
Action Plans
Action Plans
Action Plans
Recovery is a long journey, so having a plan makes a huge difference. Using an action plan gives you a step-by-step guide to improving your lifestyle....
WEBINAR | Navigating the latest updates on CVD prevention
WEBINAR | Navigating the latest updates on CVD prevention
Snack recipes
Snack recipes
Snack recipes
Search for healthy snack ideas...
Vegetarian lasagne
Vegetarian lasagne
Vegetarian lasagne
Clinical resources: Coronary heart disease and mental health
Clinical resources: Coronary heart disease and mental health
The prevalence of depression is high in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD)....
How we fought heart disease in 2020
How we fought heart disease in 2020
How we fought heart disease in 2020
Everything we do is possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters. ...
Beef recipes
Beef recipes
Beef recipes
Find heart healthy beef recipes....
Support after a heart attack
Support after a heart attack
Support after a heart attack
Many different thoughts may go through your head after a heart attack and you may be presented with complicated medical info. Know where to get support. ...
Nutrition after a heart attack
Nutrition after a heart attack
Nutrition after a heart attack
Discover key information on heart-healthy eating and drinking....
Advocating for healthy hearts throughout Australia
Advocating for healthy hearts throughout Australia
We're addressing the disparities in heart health so all Australians can live longer, healthier lives....
Fruit and nut muesli
Fruit and nut muesli
Fruit and nut muesli
Paprika chicken with pumpkin and spinach salad
Paprika chicken with pumpkin and spinach salad
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....
Dessert recipes
Dessert recipes
Dessert recipes
Find heart healthy dessert recipes....
Heart Foundation welcomes funding pledge to support walking program in Tasmania
Heart Foundation welcomes funding pledge to support walking program in Tasmania
Heart Foundation welcomes funding pledge to support walking program in Tasmania
Supporting Young Hearts Podcast
Supporting Young Hearts Podcast
Supporting Young Hearts Podcast
Supporting Young Hearts is a six-episode series interviewing young people with lived experience of heart conditions and talking through advice for supporting emotional health and well-being....
Nutrition Resources for Patients
Nutrition Resources for Patients
Nutrition Resources for Patients
Resources to help people follow a heart healthy eating pattern in their daily lives. ...
Our corporate partners
Our corporate partners
Our corporate partners
We value the support of all of our corporate partners....
Nourishing chicken soup
Nourishing chicken soup
Nourishing chicken soup
Celebrate the life of someone you love by giving to the Heart Foundation in their memory
Celebrate the life of someone you love by giving to the Heart Foundation in their memory
Celebrate the life of someone you love by giving to the Heart Foundation in their memory
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....
Prawn and avocado salad
Prawn and avocado salad
Returning to work after a heart attack
Returning to work after a heart attack
Returning to work after a heart attack
Discover how to plan for your return to work....
Endorsement of externally developed clinical resources
Endorsement of externally developed clinical resources
Heart attack recovery – your first month
Heart attack recovery – your first month
Heart attack recovery – your first month
Explore the Heart Foundation’s guide on what to expect in the first month after your heart attack. ...
Our history
Our history
Our history
For more than 60 years the Heart Foundation has been helping improve heart health across the nation....
Asian recipes
Asian recipes
Asian recipes
Find heart healthy Asian recipes....