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MyMarathon

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

Clinical Guidelines

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

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

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. ...

Help make heart disease history!

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

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....

Time to book a Heart Health Check?

If you're 45 and over, or 30 and over if you're of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you should book your Heart Health Check today...

Heart failure clinical resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...

Sit less, move more

You may be surprised to know that on average, adults sit for nine hours a day....

What is coronary heart disease?

Coronary heart disease (CHD) or coronary artery disease occurs when a coronary artery clogs and narrows because of a buildup of plaque....

Salad recipes

Search through our tasty salad recipes...

Absolute CVD risk clinical guidelines

The Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk (CVD) Guidelines helps healthcare professionals identify, prevent and manage a person's risk of developing CVD. ...

Absolute CVD risk charts

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

Vegetarian recipes

Search through our vegetarian recipes...

WEBINAR | Heart Health Checks: the critical role of the practice nurse

This webinar discusses the role of practice nurses in conducting heart health checks...

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) clinical resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...

Donate Monthly | Become a Regular Donor

Join the fight against heart disease....

Fruit, vegetables and heart health

How to boost your fruit and vegetable intake to help protect your heart. ...

9 food and heart health myths, busted

Let’s dive into nine common food and health myths and the facts behind them....

Being a carer for a heart attack patient

Your role as a carer for a heart attack patient is an important one – explore some useful things to know....

COVID-19 info & FAQs

Information and FAQs about COVID-19 and heart disease....

Benefits of physical activity for your heart

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

Research funding programs

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

Dairy and your heart health

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

Medical tests for heart disease

Learn about the common tests your doctor may want you to have to diagnose your heart condition....

Smart Heart Guidelines App

Access to Australian heart disease guidelines is now free at your fingertips...

Building physical activity into urban planning and design

Resources available for built environment professionals to help guide in the development of active outdoor and indoor spaces....