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
Christmas Appeal
Christmas Appeal
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....
Looking for that perfect gift?
Looking for that perfect gift?
Looking for that perfect gift?
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....
Heart health information in your language
Heart health information in your language
A selection of heart health information brochures in a range languages...
Coronary Angiogram Test
Coronary Angiogram Test
This is a common test done to find out angina symptoms, or during or after a heart attack. ...
Get your family moving
Get your family moving
Get your family moving
Get your kids active and set them up for healthier habits into adulthood....
What is coronary heart disease?
What is coronary heart disease?
What is coronary heart disease?
Coronary heart disease (CHD) or coronary artery disease occurs when a coronary artery clogs and narrows because of a buildup of plaque....
Maryanne was shocked to find she had a hidden heart problem
Maryanne was shocked to find she had a hidden heart problem
Maryanne was shocked to find she had a hidden heart problem
At first, it didn’t cross my mind it could be something serious. ...
What is an arrhythmia?
What is an arrhythmia?
What is an arrhythmia?
Arrhythmia is a fault in the heart’s electrical system, which affects your heart’s pumping rhythm....
Kylie defied the heart attack stereotypes
Kylie defied the heart attack stereotypes
Kylie defied the heart attack stereotypes
Cardiac rehabilitation was a turning point for Kylie and essential to her heart failure recovery....
Heart disease and pregnancy
Heart disease and pregnancy
Heart disease and pregnancy
Pregnancy is often referred to as the “ultimate stress test” for the body....
Kid-friendly lentil stew
Kid-friendly lentil stew
For professionals: Guidelines for acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease
For professionals: Guidelines for acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease
Australian guidelines for prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease ...
Heart Age Calculator
Heart Age Calculator
Heart Age Calculator
Could you be at risk of heart disease? Get your estimated heart age now....
Heart medicines – Frequently asked questions
Heart medicines – Frequently asked questions
Heart medicines – Frequently asked questions
Find answers below to frequently asked questions about heart medicines. ...
Physical activity after a heart attack
Physical activity after a heart attack
Physical activity after a heart attack
Discover what you need to know about being active after a heart attack....
Lunch recipes
Lunch recipes
Lunch recipes
Search our lunch recipe ideas...
Salad recipes
Salad recipes
Salad recipes
Search through our tasty salad recipes...
What is angina?
What is angina?
What is angina?
Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort that’s a symptom of an underlying heart problem, usually coronary heart disease (CHD)....
2022 Vanguard Grants
2022 Vanguard Grants
Women and heart disease
Women and heart disease
Women and heart disease
Information on women and heart disease for consumers....
Clinical Guidelines
Clinical Guidelines
Clinical Guidelines
Full list of clinical guidlines and references for CVD, heart failure, ACS, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, SCAD and RHD...
Upcoming Webinar: Pressure Wise
Upcoming Webinar: Pressure Wise
Upcoming Webinar: Pressure Wise
Learn more about blood pressure and how you can improve your heart health. Register now....
Heart stories
Heart stories
Heart stories
Stories of hope from Australian men and women fighting heart disease....
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....
How to volunteer with us
How to volunteer with us
How to volunteer with us
Join our volunteers and make a difference to the heart health of Australians....
Moroccan vegetarian tray bake
Moroccan vegetarian tray bake
Moroccan vegetarian tray bake
Improving heart health for all Australians
Improving heart health for all Australians
Improving heart health for all Australians
Guidelines for the assessment and management of Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk ...
Tex Mex chicken burgers
Tex Mex chicken burgers
Tex Mex chicken burgers
Support for young adults: Online events
Support for young adults: Online events
Support for young adults: Online events
Check back in for the latest updates on Supporting Young Heart events...