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Personal Walking Plan

Feel healthier and happier in six weeks with a free Personal Walking Plan...

Support for young adults: Online events

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

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. ...

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. ...

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....

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

Aboriginal heart health

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

Heart Week

May 3 – 9, 2021...

Moroccan chickpea tagine

25-40 minutes

Serves 4

Chicken recipes

Find heart healthy chicken recipes....

Relationships and sex after a heart attack

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

Heart Age Calculator

Try our Heart Age Calculator to understand what contributes to your risk of heart disease....

Absolute CVD risk assessment resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...

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. ...

Physical activity and your heart health

Physical activity and exercise can benefit your heart, body and mind....

Acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

The Australian Guideline for Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease (2nd Edition)....

David’s shock heart failure diagnosis was just the start of a tough journey

David's heart failure diagnosis led to significant changes in his life....

Lessons learned: recovering from open heart surgery

After having five open heart surgeries between the ages of 13 and 41, Peter knows a thing or two about recovery....

The Heart Foundation Alumni Program

Stay connected with your research alumni community. ...

Wholegrains and heart health

All you need to know about wholegrains to put you on the right track...

Smart Heart Guidelines App

Access to Australian heart disease guidelines is now free at your fingertips...

Active Living NSW

Active Living NSW supports physical activity and healthy built environments in NSW ...

Physical activity after a heart attack

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

What is heart failure?

Heart failure is a condition where your heart isn’t pumping as well as it should be....

What is a cardiac arrest?

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

From diagnosis at 37 to heart surgery, rehab and now

Claude Lam, Open heart surgery survivor...

Heart failure resources for patients

Educate your patients on everything they need to know about heart failure and managing their condition. ...

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

Media Release - 30 June 2020 ...