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Heart Week 2018

Shining a spotlight on Australia's heart health.

From Sunday 29 April-Sunday 6 May we’re celebrating Heart Week. This year we’re talking about the importance of physical activity in reducing the prevalence and impact of risk factors for heart disease.

What is Heart Week?

Heart Week is an opportunity to start an important conversation about physical activity and heart health.

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Benefits of physical activity

At least 30 minutes of physical activity a day provides medicine for the mind and body – and you’re never too young or old to benefit.

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Whether you’re a health professional, someone who could benefit from physical activity or an employer, Heart Week is for you.

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Health professional resources

Start a conversation about the benefits of physical activity with your patients and community.

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Physical activity prescription pad

Download our prescription pad and start prescribing physical activity to your patients.

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Heart Week 2018

What is Heart Week?

Benefits of physical activity

Get Involved

Health professional resources

Physical activity prescription pad

Heart Week

Join the conversation