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.
More Australians die of Heart Disease than any other cause.
More Australians die of Heart Disease than any other cause.
More Australians die of Heart Disease than any other cause.
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How to make healthier meals at home
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Dessert recipes
Dessert recipes
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Lunch recipes
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Know your risk: Family history and heart disease
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Chicken recipes
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Understand blood pressure and how it can impact your heart health....
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What is angina?
What is angina?
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Women's heart stories
Women's heart stories
Women's heart stories
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Types of physical activity
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Key Statistics: Heart attack
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Statistics and information on heart attack in Australia...
What is heart valve disease?
What is heart valve disease?
What is heart valve disease?
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What is coronary heart disease?
What is coronary heart disease?
What is coronary heart disease?
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Risk factors for women
Risk factors for women
Risk factors for women
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Women and heart disease
Women and heart disease
Women and heart disease
Every day, 22 women lose their lives to this condition....
Jump Rope for Heart
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Jump Rope for Heart
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What is a heart attack?
What is a heart attack?
What is a heart attack?
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Your heart is your most important tool
Your heart is your most important tool
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Keeping your heart healthy
Keeping your heart healthy
Keeping your heart healthy
Keeping your heart healthy is something you can work on every day. ...
Heart attack medication
Heart attack medication
Heart attack medication
There are a number of medications you could be prescribed after a heart attack....
Seafood recipes
Seafood recipes
Seafood recipes
Find heart healthy seafood recipes...
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Let’s dive into nine common food and health myths and the facts behind them....
What is a cardiac arrest?
What is a cardiac arrest?
What is a cardiac arrest?
With immediate help a cardiac arrest can be survived. Learn how to save a life....
Healthy Active by Design
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Heart Foundation recipes
Heart Foundation recipes
Heart Foundation recipes
Check out our recipe categories to find your next heart healthy meal....