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Christmas Appeal

Make a donation to our Christmas Appeal on behalf of a family member or a loved one and receive a personalised eCard to let them know....

Looking for that perfect gift?

Make a donation to our Christmas Appeal on behalf of a family member or a loved one and receive a personalised eCard to let them know....

Time to book a Heart Health Check?

If you're 45 and over, or 30 and over if you're of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you should book your Heart Health Check today...

Vegetarian recipes

Search through our vegetarian recipes...

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

Key healthy eating messages for heart attack recovery 

Eating healthy foods can help you recover and reduce your risk of more heart problems. ...

Key Statistics: Heart attack

Statistics and information on heart attack in Australia...

Lipid management clinical information and resources

Lipid management resources for health professionals...

Atrial fibrillation resources for patients

What is heart disease?

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

Heart attack recovery – your first month

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

What is a cardiac arrest?

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

2022 Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Postdoctoral Fellowship aims to identify the best and brightest (recent) PhD graduates, give them a boost to their research career and enhance their ability to attract and secure future funding....

Physical activity after a heart attack

Discover what you need to know about being active after a heart attack....

Why are you playing this game? It’s putting your heart at risk.

The game is “hide and seek”. You play it without even realising. The shock is that when you play this game, you could be placing your heart health at risk....

For professionals: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples identification training

Asking the Question of Origin course helps with identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, in line with standard practice.  ...

Heart Week

Thai chicken lettuce cups

10 minutes

Serves 2

Chest x-ray for heart disease

This test can help your doctor determine if there is anything wrong with your heart....

Cardiac Rehabilitation for Health Professionals - Patient Resources

Asian recipes

Find heart healthy Asian recipes....

Nutrition after a heart attack

Discover key information on heart-healthy eating and drinking....

Apricot & pecan muffin bars

30 minutes

Serves 8

Physical activity resources for patients and consumers

Physical activity information for professionals...

Women's Health Week: Put your heart and mind first

Philanthropic investments

Making philanthropic investments through the Heart Foundation can transform Australians’ health. ...

Action Plans

Recovery is a long journey, so having a plan makes a huge difference. Using an action plan gives you a step-by-step guide to improving your lifestyle....

2022 Collaboration and Exchange Award

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Heart health information and resources

Heart disease can occur 10 to 20 years earlier among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and can lead to long-term health problems. ...