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Aboriginal heart health

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

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

Support for young adults: Online events

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

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. ...

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

Personal Walking Plan

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

Heart Health Check Toolkit

Do you have a Heart Story to share?

Sharing your story could help another Australian just like you to overcome their heart challenges...

Kids recipes

Find heart healthy kids recipes...

Vegetarian recipes

Search through our vegetarian recipes...

Research shows if you have gum disease, you’re twice as likely to have heart disease.

Blood cholesterol

Keeping your blood cholesterol at a healthy level can help you reduce your risk of heart disease and other serious conditions. ...

Italian recipes

Find heart healthy Italian recipes....

What is heart disease?

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

What is an arrhythmia?

Arrhythmia is a fault in the heart’s electrical system, which affects your heart’s pumping rhythm....

Getting active at school

Physical activity resources for school staff....

Research funding programs

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

Heart attack recovery – your first month

Explore the Heart Foundation’s guide on what to expect in the first month after your heart attack. ...

Wholegrains and heart health

All you need to know about wholegrains to put you on the right track...

Research connect newsletter

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

Women and heart disease

Information and resources for health professionals....

Fats, oils and heart health

Get the right balance of healthy fats in your diet ...

10 steps to protect your heart health

Ready to help your heart keep on beating? Here are 10 important ways to reduce your risk of heart disease for a healthier life. ...

9 food and heart health myths, busted

Let’s dive into nine common food and health myths and the facts behind them....

What is heart valve disease?

Heart valve disease means that your heart valve or valves don't open or close properly....

WEBINAR | CVD & COVID-19

Ask the experts: caring for people with CVD during COVID-19...

Women and heart disease

Every day, 22 women lose their lives to this condition....

Australian Heart Maps

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