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More Australians die of Heart Disease than any other cause.

And the heartache lasts a lifetime. But you can help the Heart Foundation fund life-saving research to keep more families together....

Kid-friendly lentil stew

30 minutes

Serves 4

Clinical Guidelines

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

Heart Week

Support for young adults: Online events

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

Cardiac arrests in young people — what causes them, can they be prevented or treated?

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.  ...

Maryanne was shocked to find she had a hidden heart problem

At first, it didn’t cross my mind it could be something serious. ...

What is a heart attack?

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

Heart Foundation Walking

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

Cyril credits cardiac rehab for getting his life back

Cyril suffered a heart attack in 2015. Cardiac rehab helped get his life back on track. ...

Heart attack recovery – your first month

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

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)

Clinical information and links to SCAD resources....

Cardiac arrest at 33: the challenges of restarting your life

Emma shares her story and opens up about her emotional struggles....

Confidential. Personal. Reliable.

Got a question about your heart?...

Returning to work after a heart attack

Discover how to plan for your return to work....

Key healthy eating messages for heart attack recovery 

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

Atrial fibrillation resources for patients

Sodium and salt converter

Convert the sodium listed on food products into grams of salt or vice versa. ...

Heart health information in your language

A selection of heart health information brochures in a range languages...

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....

Strawberry fields oats

10 minutes

Serves 2

Do you have a Heart Story to share?

Sharing your story could help another Australian just like you to overcome their heart challenges...

Heart Healthy Dinner Plan

Sign up now and discover delicious, easy to follow dinner recipes. Plus shopping lists, tips and other helpful information to make healthy eating easy. ...

Blueberry cheesecake oats

10 minutes

Serves 2

Know your risk: Family history and heart disease

A family history of heart disease could mean you are at greater risk....

$8 million for research into Australia's biggest killer - heart disease

Media release - 3 June 2021...

Heart Health Network

Heart Health Network is the Heart Foundation’s newsletter for health professionals delivered to your inbox once a month....