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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. ...

Heart Health Check Toolkit

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

Aboriginal heart health

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

How we fought heart disease in 2020

Everything we do is possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters. ...

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

Types of physical activity

Nine out of 10 Australians could reduce the risk of heart disease by walking as little as 15 minutes more each day....

10 ways to get the right balance of fats

Getting the right balance of fats in your diet can improve your heart health....

Key Statistics: Risk Factors For Cardiovascular Disease

Key Statistics: Heart attack

Statistics and information on heart attack in Australia...

National Action Plan for Heart and Stroke

The national heart and stroke action plan aims to identify and prioritise action to reduce the impact of heart disease and stroke....

Our research stories

We fund amazing researchers who have important stories to tell...

Christmas recipes

Find heart healthy festive recipes. ...

Advocating for healthy hearts throughout Australia

We're addressing the disparities in heart health so all Australians can live longer, healthier lives....

Women's heart stories

Women's stories from around Australia...

Automated Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD or AICD)

This is a device inserted into your chest to return abnormal heart rhythms to normal using electrical impulses. ...

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. ...

Heart Safe Community

Heart Safe Community is a program that aims to increase a person’s chance of survival if they suffer a cardiac arrest outside of hospital. ...

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What is heart disease?

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

Exercises to do at home

All you need to know about keeping active during COVID-19....

Snack recipes

Search for healthy snack ideas...

Heart Foundation Walking

Learn more about Heart Foundation Walking and find your local walking group....

Applying for research funding with the Heart Foundation

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

What waist measurements mean for your heart

How your waist measurement contributes to your heart health...

Australian Heart Maps

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

Lunch recipes

Search our lunch recipe ideas...

Encouraging cardiovascular research excellence in South Australia

Heart attack recovery – your first month

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