Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation programs and resources to support your recovery.
Key takeaways
- The Heart Foundation is committed to supporting Australians who have recently experienced a heart event and their carers.
- You can access our free support program and resources to help you understand and manage your condition and return to your version of a quality of life.
My Heart, My Life program - Heart attack and angina
If you have recently experienced a heart attack or angina (link) event you can register for our free My Heart, My Life program. Friends and family who support you are also encouraged to register. The program offers free print resources, email and text journeys, webpage content and support calls from our qualified health professionals at the Heart Foundation Helpline 13 11 12.
Register for the My Heart, My Life Support Program
My Heart, My Life: Managing your heart health booklet
My Heart, My Life is a resource with practical advice and assistance to understand and manage your heart health. The booklet can help you understand heart disease, treatments and tests, and how you can look after your heart health in hospital and after leaving. This booklet is for those diagnosed with heart disease and their support people.Other resources available
- You can also access Heart Foundation resources in your language.
- Order free printed resources from our online shop.
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Heart Health Check Toolkit
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Health Professional Ambassador Program
Health Professional Ambassador Program
Health Professional Ambassador Program
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Heart procedures and devices
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Heart procedures and devices
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Resources and clinical information for health professionals...
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Staying active for better heart health
Staying active for better heart health
Staying active for better heart health
Moving more every day is one of the best habits you can have....
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Personal Walking Plan
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Our programs and initiatives
Our programs and initiatives
Our programs and initiatives
The Heart Foundation delivers innovative, evidence-based programs and initiatives to support and prevent heart disease in Australia...
Research connect newsletter
Research connect newsletter
Research connect newsletter
The Research Connect Newsletter provides monthly updates on the Heart Foundation Research Program....
Order patient resources online
Order patient resources online
Search and order from our range of printed patient resources online. ...
Leaving a gift in your Will: A lasting legacy
Leaving a gift in your Will: A lasting legacy
Leaving a gift in your Will: A lasting legacy
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Help others in need through a gift in your Will
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Kids recipes
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Tahini tofu dressing
Tahini tofu dressing
Tahini tofu dressing
2020 Strategic Grant Recipients
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Vegetarian lasagne
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