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How we fought heart disease in 2020

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

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....

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

Heart Health Check Toolkit

Aboriginal heart health

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

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

Returning to work after a heart attack

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

Coronary Angiogram Test

This is a common test done to find out angina symptoms, or during or after a heart attack. ...

Heart health information in your language

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

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....

What is FoodTrack?

FoodTrack supports the collection and monitoring of nutrition and product data for foods and beverages in Australian supermarkets. ...

Women's heart stories

Women's stories from around Australia...

Key Statistics: Heart attack

Statistics and information on heart attack in Australia...

Help others in need through a gift in your Will

Ian “did not hesitate” to leave 100% of his estate to the Heart Foundation....

Maryanne was shocked to find she had a hidden heart problem

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

Blueprint for an active Australia

The Blueprint for an active Australia provides evidence-based actions to help address physical inactivity....

How can I beat the barriers and get active for a healthy heart?

Our history

For more than 60 years the Heart Foundation has been helping improve heart health across the nation....

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. ...

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. ...

Getting active at school

Physical activity resources for school staff....

Research funding programs

Our research funding supports outstanding researchers who share our vision of an Australia free from heart disease. ...

Supporting Your Emotional Wellbeing: An Online Forum for Young Heart Patients

COVID-19 & cardiovascular disease

Information and resources for health care professionals....

Breakfast recipes

Heart healthy breakfasts to start your day right...

Protein and heart health

What are the best sources of protein when it come to your heart health...

How can I set and achieve goals to improve my heart health?

Question of the month blog...

Fruit, vegetables and heart health

How to boost your fruit and vegetable intake to help protect your heart. ...

Healthy eating to protect your heart

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