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Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

Support for young adults: Online events

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

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....

Aboriginal heart health

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

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. ...

Personal Walking Plan

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

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

Heart Week

Monday 3 May – Sunday 9 May 2021...

Heart Health Check Toolkit

Heart Foundation Tick

The Tick Program has made a substantial contribution to the health of Australians over the past 26 years....

Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance

Alliance with chronic disease prevention stakeholders...

What's your BMI?

Are you within a healthy weight range for your height?...

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....

Celebrate the life of someone you love by giving to the Heart Foundation in their memory

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....

Research shows if you have gum disease, you’re twice as likely to have heart disease.

What is a heart attack?

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

Blood tests for heart disease

Blood tests can measure the levels of substances such as blood fat to show if, and how much of, your heart has been damaged....

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

Heart health submissions to Government

Every day we are lobbying government and industry to improve heart health....

Absolute CVD risk clinical guidelines

The Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk (CVD) Guidelines helps healthcare professionals identify, prevent and manage a person's risk of developing CVD. ...

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. ...

Order patient resources online

Search and order from our range of printed patient resources online. ...

From diagnosis at 37 to heart surgery, rehab and now

Claude Lam, Open heart surgery survivor...

Meatloaf

40-50 minutes

Serves 6

Blood pressure and your heart

Understand blood pressure and how it can impact your heart health....

Our Annual Reports

Discover our Annual reports from 2013 onwards. ...

Remember a loved one with a tribute

Honour the life of a loved one with a donation to the Heart Foundation. Your donation offers hope for Australian hearts....

Physical activity resources

Resources for health professionals interested in physical activity....