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Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

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...

Support for young adults: Online events

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

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

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. ...

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....

Absolute CVD risk assessment resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...

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....

Our research stories

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

Returning to work after a heart attack

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

Clinical Guidelines

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

Fit, active and healthy – Sharon wasn’t expecting a heart attack

Fit, active and healthy, Sharon wasn’t expecting a heart attack. However, after experiencing a ‘widow maker’, she counts herself lucky....

Encouraging cardiovascular research excellence in South Australia

Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance

Alliance with chronic disease prevention stakeholders...

Supporting local Councils in South Australia

Resources to help support your council region to be healthy, connected and safe....

Relationships and sex after a heart attack

Explore some useful things to know about intimacy after a heart attack....

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....

Exercises to do at home

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

Chest x-ray for heart disease

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

Western Australian Cardiovascular Research Alliance

WACRA are the peak leadership body in Western Australian advancing research into heart, stroke and vascular disease to accelerate translation and improve health outcomes....

WEBINAR | The future of CVD risk assessment

Should population-based CVD risk assessment models make way for individualised risk prediction techniques?...

Seafood recipes

Find heart healthy seafood recipes...

Our strategy

Connecting Hearts Strategy 2021-2023...

Dessert recipes

Find heart healthy dessert recipes....

What is a cardiac arrest?

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

Absolute CVD risk charts

Absolute CVD risk charts provide a visual tool to calculate CVD risk for use in practice in Australia....

Mental health and heart disease

Having a mental health condition can have a negative impact on your heart health and increase your risk of heart disease....