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Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

Help make heart disease history!

48 Australians die from heart disease every day. You can help save lives....

MyMarathon

The fundraising race where you set the pace. Run, jog or walk MyMarathon at your own pace during October....

Support and resources for health care professionals

Our range of clinical and patient support resources are available for you to use in your daily practice....

Clinical Guidelines

Full list of clinical guidlines and references for CVD, heart failure, ACS, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, SCAD and RHD...

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. ...

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

Join the Heart Foundation community. Together, we can make a real difference for Australian hearts. ...

Stay informed about COVID-19

If you have heart disease, you are more vulnerable to severe complications....

Sodium and salt converter

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

Feelings and emotions after a heart attack

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

Western Australian Cardiovascular Research Alliance

WACRA are the peak leadership body in Western Australian advancing research into heart, stroke and vascular disease to accelerate translation and improve health outcomes....

Maryanne was shocked to find she had a hidden heart problem

At first, it didn’t cross my mind it could be something serious. ...

What is a healthy body weight?

Find out what a healthy body weight is and the steps you can take to achieve it. ...

Research funding programs

Our research funding supports outstanding researchers who share our vision of an Australia free from heart disease. ...

Diabetes and heart disease

Diabetes is an ongoing health condition where your body’s usual ways of controlling your blood sugar, or blood glucose levels, don’t work properly. ...

What is a cardiac arrest?

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

Food and healthy eating during COVID-19

Healthy eating and COVID-19 FAQ...

Italian recipes

Find heart healthy Italian recipes....

WEBINAR | Absolute CVD risk assessment practical update

A multidisciplinary panel of experts discuss the practical application of absolute CVD risk assessment through Heart Health Checks....

What is a heart attack?

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

CVD & COVID-19 webinar

Ask the experts: caring for people with CVD during COVID-19...

Baking recipes

Find heart healthy baking recipes ...

Benefits of physical activity for your heart

Physical activity and exercise can do wonders for your physical and mental health....

A nurse shares her top recovery tips for young cardiac patients

Pauline is a nurse and shares advice for young people who have had a heart event or are recovering from surgery....

What's your BMI?

Are you within a healthy weight range for your height?...

Support after a heart attack

Many different thoughts may go through your head after a heart attack and you may be presented with complicated medical info. Know where to get support. ...

Key Statistics: Risk factors for heart disease

Heart attack medication

There are a number of medications you could be prescribed after a heart attack....

Absolute CVD risk calculator

The Absolute CVD risk calculator estimates the likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years....

Heart health information in your language

A selection of heart health information brochures in a range languages...