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Help make heart disease history!

48 Australians die from heart disease every day. You can help save lives....

Support and resources for health care professionals

Our range of clinical and patient support resources are available for you to use in your daily practice....

Clinical Guidelines

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

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

Join the Heart Foundation community. Together, we can make a real difference for Australian hearts. ...

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. ...

MyMarathon

The fundraising race where you set the pace. Run, jog or walk MyMarathon at your own pace during October....

What's your BMI?

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

Anna puts her whole heart into Jump Rope

Media Release - 11 September 2020 ...

How your heart works

Your heart is a muscle that pumps blood to all parts of your body. The blood gives your body the oxygen and nourishment it needs to work properly. ...

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....

The Heart Foundation Research Program

We are Australia’s biggest non-government funder of world-class research into heart health. Learn more about our high impact research. ...

Encouraging cardiovascular research excellence in NSW

A ground-breaking collaboration bringing together for the first time the state’s most eminent cardiovascular researchers...

Heart disease and pregnancy

Pregnancy is often referred to as the “ultimate stress test” for the body....

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....

Pregnancy and heart disease

Information and resources for health professionals....

Lamb recipes

Find heart healthy lamb recipes....

Heart Foundation Walking

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

Find a cardiac rehabilitation service near you

This cardiac services directory presents information on cardiac rehab programs offered across Australia....

Driving and travelling after a heart attack

Explore our guide for driving and heart attack recovery. ...

Jaxson skips through a bucket list of Sydney landmarks

Media Release - 15 September 2020...

Baking recipes

Find heart healthy baking recipes ...

What is FoodTrack?

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

Blood pressure and your heart

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

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....

Physical activity and your heart health

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

Health professional online learning

We offer a number of modules focused on improving cardiovascular care....

Order patient resources online

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

Support after a heart attack

Many different thoughts may go through your head after a heart attack and you may be presented with complicated medical info. Know where to get support. ...

Life changing research currently underway

Search our current researcher's and the ground breaking research being undertaken....