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Christmas Appeal

Make a donation to our Christmas Appeal on behalf of a family member or a loved one and receive a personalised eCard to let them know....

Heart attack recovery – your first month

Explore the Heart Foundation’s guide on what to expect in the first month after your heart attack. ...

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. ...

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)

Clinical information and links to SCAD resources....

One pot green goodness pasta

15 minutes

Serves 4

How to make healthier meals at home

Cooking at home is often healthier than eating out....

Wholegrains and heart health

All you need to know about wholegrains to put you on the right track...

Heart Foundation Tick

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

Lamb souvlaki wraps

5 minutes

Serves 4

Salmon Tikka Parcels with Rice Salad

15 minutes

Serves 4

Clinical resources: Coronary heart disease and mental health

The prevalence of depression is high in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD)....

Easy chicken nasi goreng

10 minutes

Serves 4

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...

Exercises to do at home

All you need to know about keeping active during COVID-19....

Moroccan chickpea tagine

25-40 minutes

Serves 4

Christmas recipes

Find heart healthy festive recipes. ...

For professionals: Heart failure tools and resources

Resources for healthcare professionals on the management of patients with heart failure ...

Heart attack recovery – quit smoking

Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease. Get the facts on quitting and how it can help you recover. ...

Sodium and salt converter

Convert the sodium listed on food products into grams of salt or vice versa. ...

Women and heart disease

Information and resources for healthcare professionals....

Q&A with Dr Caleb Ferguson

An education program to promote self-care for people living with atrial fibrillation (INFORM-AF)...

Driving and travelling after a heart attack

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

Applying for research funding with the Heart Foundation

Discover more about our various funding programs, requirements, and application dates now....

What is heart failure?

Heart failure is a condition where your heart isn’t pumping as well as it should be....

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. ...

Q&A with Dr Shiang Lim

A new nanodrug to protect the heart from damage after heart attack...

Tasty recipes to start the day | Breakfast Recipe Booklet

Have an easy and delicious start to your day. Get your free copy now....

$2 million for cardiovascular research targeting diet, physical activity and mental health

Media Release - 23 June 2021...