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If you have heart disease, you are more vulnerable to severe complications....

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. ...

Cook with Heart

Join the Cook with Heart Challenge as seen on Channel 7...

Clinical Guidelines

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

Understanding your heart age

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

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

My Heart, My Life - Managing your heart health

This booklet is for those diagnosed with heart disease and their support people....

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

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....

Physical Activity: Blueprint for an active Australia

Evidence-based actions to help address physical inactivity....

Our supporters

Working together to save Australian hearts...

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....

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. ...

Fats, oils and heart health

Get the right balance of healthy fats in your diet ...

What's your BMI?

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

Reading food labels

Nutrition information panels and ingredients lists are a good way of comparing similar foods so you can choose the healthiest option....

How a pacemaker at 34 saved my life

Kim shares the emotional and physical upheaval experienced on her journey to diagnosis and recovery....

Dairy and your heart health

Not all dairy products are equal. Discover different types of dairy foods and their impact on heart health....

Know your risk: Family history and heart disease

A family history of heart disease could mean you are at greater risk....

Health Professional Ambassador Program

Would you like to improve the cardiovascular health of your patients?...

Healthy eating to protect your heart

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

Women's heart stories

Women's stories from around Australia...

Heart stories

Stories of hope from Australian men and women fighting heart disease....

Cardiac rehabilitation information for health professionals

Useful cardiac rehabilitation resources for health professionals....

What is angina?

Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort that’s a symptom of an underlying heart problem, usually coronary heart disease (CHD)....

Dessert recipes

Find heart healthy dessert recipes....

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....

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. ...

Leaving a gift in your Will: A lasting legacy

One of the most powerful ways to help support a future without heart disease is to include a gift to the Heart Foundation in your Will...

Smart Heart Guidelines App

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