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Acknowledgement

The Heart Foundation acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures, and Elders past, present and emerging.

First Nations peoples should be aware that the information contained on these webpages may contain images or names of deceased people and may cause distress to certain viewers.

Heart health should be achievable for everyone.

Guided by our Health for Every Heart vision, we work alongside First Nations peoples to strengthen access to culturally appropriate heart health information and support - so strong heart health is possible for all by 2050. This page shares how we’re committed to First Nations heart health and brings together information and resources available to support First Nations peoples, families and communities.

We recognise and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Nations peoples of Australia*

*The term First Nations peoples will be used to describe both the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.

heart health should be achievable for everyone

Find resources and information

  1. Meet the First Nations team
  2. Champions4Change program
  3. First Nations resource list
  4. Heart health information for First Nations peoples
  5. Health professional resources for First Nations heart health

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Meet our First Nations team

Our dedicated First Nations team leading the Heart Foundation’s work to advance equitable and sustainable health outcomes.

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Remote Laundries Project

The Heart Foundation and Aboriginal Investment Group (AIG) are joining forces to support the rollout of the Remote Laundries project.

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Events

The Barunga Festival bears witness to the proud preservation of ancient rites, customs and skills, and invites engagement with us in the broader community, offering a platform for the passing on of knowledge and experience.

Champions4change

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The Champions4Change program is a national program that brings together First Nations people with the lived experience of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD).

First Nations resources list

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Find easy to understand information, videos, posters and stories that can help you learn more about heart health, ways to look after yourself and support others to keep their hearts strong.

Heart Health information for First Nations peoples

First Nations peoples should be aware that the information contained on the following webpages may contain images or names of deceased people and may cause distress to certain viewers.

Heart Health information

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Learn more about heart health today, with information created alongside the Heart Foundation and First Nations communities to support long-term wellbeing.

Health professional resources

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Learn more about culturally appropriate care today, with resources created alongside the Heart Foundation to support First Nations peoples.

1 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. 1.05 Cardiovascular disease. 2023. https://www.indigenoushpf.gov.au/measures/1-05-cardiovascular-disease#keymessages

Last updated09 July 2026