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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. ...

Heart Age Calculator

Try our Heart Age Calculator to understand what contributes to your risk of heart disease....

Clinical Guidelines

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

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....

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

Heart attack recovery – your first month

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

Heart health information in your language

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

How to make healthier meals at home

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

Food and healthy eating during COVID-19

Healthy eating and COVID-19 FAQ...

Get started with more physical activity

Finding time for physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your heart...

My health for life program

The Heart Foundation is a proud supporter of the Queensland My health for life program...

Sorting out your finances after a heart attack

Explore how to manage your financial concerns after a heart attack. ...

Baking recipes

Find heart healthy baking recipes ...

Encouraging cardiovascular research excellence in South Australia

What is heart valve disease?

Heart valve disease means that your heart valve or valves don't open or close properly....

What is FoodTrack?

Foodtrack supports the collection and monitoring of nutrition and product data for foods and beverages in Australian supermarkets. ...

Know your risk: Family history and heart disease

A family history of heart disease could mean you are at greater risk....

Dairy and your heart health

Not all dairy products are equal. Discover different types of dairy foods and their impact on heart health....

Lipid management clinical information and resources

Lipid management resources for health professionals...

Types of physical activity

Nine out of 10 Australians could reduce the risk of heart disease by walking as little as 15 minutes more each day....

Fit, active and healthy – Sharon wasn’t expecting a heart attack

Fit, active and healthy, Sharon wasn’t expecting a heart attack. However, after experiencing a ‘widow maker’, she counts herself lucky....

Heart stories

Stories of hope from Australian men and women fighting heart disease....

Absolute CVD risk charts

Absolute CVD risk charts provide a visual tool to calculate CVD risk for use in practice in Australia....

Heart Foundation recipes

Check out our recipe categories to find your next heart healthy meal....

About the Lighthouse Hospital Project

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in Australia, but the burden of disease disproportionately affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples....

What is cardiac rehab?

Cardiac rehab is proven to keep you out of hospital and reduce your risk of death from heart conditions....

Relationships and sex after a heart attack

Explore some useful things to know about intimacy after a heart attack....