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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. ...

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

Aboriginal heart health

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

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

Heart Health Check Toolkit

How we fought heart disease in 2020

Everything we do is possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters. ...

Cardiac Rehabilitation Advocacy

What is a heart attack?

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

Smoking and your heart

Understand how smoking can impact your heart health. ...

Become a corporate partner

Partner with us to help us fight for Australian hearts....

Register your cardiac service with the Heart Foundation

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

Chicken recipes

Find heart healthy chicken recipes....

Aussie men among the world’s most obese, new data

Media Release - 16 November 2020...

When The Heart Gets Heavy: Emotional Wellbeing and Heart Conditions

Emotional wellbeing is like having a garden, sometimes it grows green on its own, other times it needs watering, cutting back or fertilising....

Supporting local Councils in South Australia

Resources to help support your council region to be healthy, connected and safe....

End of Financial Year Tax Receipt

Looking to claim your donations in your tax return this financial year?...

Physical activity and your heart health

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

Advocating for healthy hearts throughout Australia

We're addressing the disparities in heart health so all Australians can live longer, healthier lives....

Heart Foundation Research Award Recipients

Explore our research award recipients and projects...

Heart failure clinical resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...

Coronary Artery Calcium Score

A Coronary Artery Calcium Score or CT Calcium test can be used to estimate your risk of heart attack or stroke....

What is atrial fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia where your heart beats irregularly and fast....

What is a cardiac arrest?

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

CVD and COVID-19 Grant

Grants to support ground-breaking research focused on COVID-19 and its interaction with heart conditions....

Feelings and emotions after a heart attack

This is a guide to how you might be feeling after a heart attack. ...

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

Media Release - 30 June 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. ...

Workplace giving for employees

Your employer’s workplace giving program makes it easy to setup regular, tax-deductible donations from your pre-tax income. ...

Healthy eating to protect your heart

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