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Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

Heart Health Check Toolkit

Heart Week

May 3 – 9, 2021...

Aboriginal heart health

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

Personal Walking Plan

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

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. ...

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

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....

Support for young adults: Online events

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

Q&A with Dr Jennifer Browne

Food and Nutrition Policy for First Nations peoples – translating evidence into action...

What is a heart attack?

The most common cause of a heart attack is coronary heart disease....

What is a cardiac arrest?

With immediate help a cardiac arrest can be survived. Learn how to save a life....

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. ...

From diagnosis at 37 to heart surgery, rehab and now

Claude Lam, Open heart surgery survivor...

Cardiac arrest at 26: adjusting to a new ‘normal’

Applying for research funding with the Heart Foundation

Discover more about our various funding programs, requirements, and application dates now....

Heart health submissions to Government

Every day we are lobbying government and industry to improve heart health....

Clinical Guidelines

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

Workplace giving program

Workplace giving is a simple and tax effective way for employees to make regular donations to a cause they care about. ...

Coronary Artery Calcium Score

A Coronary Artery Calcium Score or CT Calcium test can be used to estimate your risk of heart attack or stroke....

Donate Monthly | Become a Regular Donor

Join the fight against heart disease....

Register your cardiac service with the Heart Foundation

This cardiac services directory presents information on cardiac rehab programs offered across Australia....

How can I beat the barriers and get active for a healthy heart?

Risk factors for women

In Australia, 90% of women have one risk factor for heart disease, and 50% have two or more. ...

Jaxson skips through a bucket list of Sydney landmarks

Media Release - 15 September 2020...

Permanent Pacemaker (PPM)

A small, battery-powered device that is fitted under the skin of your upper chest....

Heart Age Calculator

Try our Heart Age Calculator to understand what contributes to your risk of heart disease....

Beef recipes

Find heart healthy beef recipes....

Absolute CVD risk clinical guidelines

The Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk (CVD) Guidelines helps healthcare professionals identify, prevent and manage a person's risk of developing CVD. ...