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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. ...

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

Heart Health Check Toolkit

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....

Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance

Alliance with chronic disease prevention stakeholders...

Healthy eating to protect your heart

What does a heart-friendly diet look like?...

WEBINAR | Research Alumni Series 2020

The Heart Foundation is delivering a research webinar series for Heart Foundation research alumni....

Dairy and your heart health

Not all dairy products are equal. Discover different types of dairy foods and their impact on heart health....

Practice Nurse Survey 2020

This survey has been designed to collect feedback from practice nurses about their awareness and use of Heart Foundation materials....

For professionals: Heart Health Checks

Heart Health Checks have been supported by Medicare since April 2019....

Heart-healthy drinks

While water is clearly the most heart-healthy drink, there are ther drinks that can be enjoyed in moderation. ...

Join Kate in making a difference to future generations

Kate wanted to find a way she could make a difference to future generations...

What waist measurements mean for your heart

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

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

Heart Health Check Toolkit – Register Your Interest

The Heart Foundation will soon be launching a Heart Health Check Toolkit for GPs, practice nurses and practice managers....

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) clinical resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...

What is a healthy body weight?

Find out what a healthy body weight is and the steps you can take to achieve it. ...

From diagnosis at 37 to heart surgery, rehab and now

Claude Lam, Open heart surgery survivor...

Smoking and your heart

Understand how smoking can impact your heart health. ...

24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring

Blood pressure monitoring at home using a 24-hour blood pressure monitor test....

Physical activity after a heart attack

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

Register your cardiac service with the Heart Foundation

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

Heart disease and pregnancy

Pregnancy is often referred to as the “ultimate stress test” for the body....

COVID-19 info & FAQs

Information and FAQs about COVID-19 and heart disease....

Heart Foundation supports Wollongong City Council’s draft 10-year cycling strategy

Media Release - 30 June 2020 ...

Baking recipes

Find heart healthy baking recipes ...

What is coronary heart disease?

Coronary heart disease (CHD) or coronary artery disease occurs when a coronary artery clogs and narrows because of a buildup of plaque....