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Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

Support for young adults: Online events

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

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

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

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

Aboriginal heart health

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

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....

Heart Health Check Toolkit

Western Australian Cardiovascular Research Alliance

WACRA are the peak leadership body in Western Australian advancing research into heart, stroke and vascular disease to accelerate translation and improve health outcomes....

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

Getting active at school

Physical activity resources for school staff....

Workplace giving for employees

Your employer’s workplace giving program makes it easy to setup regular, tax-deductible donations from your pre-tax income. ...

Long-term recovery after a heart attack

Information to help you adjust to what could be the 'new normal'...

Matilda signs up for Jump Rope just one month after open-heart surgery

Media Release - 26 June 2020...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment and management

Absolute CVD risk assessment is an integrated approach that estimates the cumulative risk of multiple risk factors to predict a heart attack or stroke event in the next five years....

Health professional online learning

We offer a number of modules focused on improving cardiovascular care....

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. ...

Active Living NSW

Active Living NSW supports physical activity and healthy built environments in NSW ...

National tobacco strategy

Frameworks supporting tobacco control in Australia ...

Lunch recipes

Search our lunch recipe ideas...

David’s shock heart failure diagnosis was just the start of a tough journey

David's heart failure diagnosis led to significant changes in his life....

Healthy Active by Design

Improving the design of our cities, towns, streets and buildings makes it easier for Australians to lead heart-healthy lives....

Clinical Guidelines

Full list of clinical guidlines and references for CVD, heart failure, ACS, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, SCAD and RHD...

Get your family moving

Get your kids active and set them up for healthier habits into adulthood....

Vegetarian recipes

Search through our vegetarian recipes...

Supporting Your Emotional Wellbeing: An Online Forum for Young Heart Patients

Key Statistics: Coronary Heart Disease

Statistics and information on coronary heart disease in Australia ...

What is an arrhythmia?

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

NSW Cardiovascular Research Network

Encouraging cardiovascular research excellence in NSW ...