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

Cook with Heart

Join the Cook with Heart Challenge as seen on Channel 7...

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

The Heart Foundation Research Program

We are Australia’s biggest non-government funder of world-class research into heart health. Learn more about our high impact research. ...

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....

Understanding your heart age

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...

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

My Heart, My Life - Managing your heart health

This booklet is for those diagnosed with heart disease and their support people....

Healthy Active by Design

Improving the design of our cities, towns, streets and buildings makes it easier for Australians to lead heart-healthy lives....

How to make healthier meals at home

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

Absolute CVD risk assessment resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...

Returning to work after a heart attack

Discover how to plan for your return to work....

Healthy Bowl Recipes

Find more heart healthy bowl recipes in our Bowl Foods recipe booklet...

Improving food supply

The Heart Foundation supports initiatives that guide people to healthier food and drink choices. ...

Action Plans

Recovery is a long journey, so having a plan makes a huge difference. Using an action plan gives you a step-by-step guide to improving your lifestyle....

Heart Health Checks: Information for healthcare professionals

Heart Health Checks have been supported by Medicare since the 1 April 2019....

What's your BMI?

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

The one that took Jan’s breath away

Open heart surgery to treat damaged heart valves has improved Jan's overall health....

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. ...

Get your family moving

Get your kids active and set them up for healthier habits into adulthood....

Fats, oils and heart health

Get the right balance of healthy fats in your diet ...

Mental health and heart disease

Having a mental health condition can have a negative impact on your heart health and increase your risk of heart disease....

Cardiac arrest at 26: adjusting to a new ‘normal’

Philanthropic investments

Making philanthropic investments through the Heart Foundation can transform Australians’ health. ...

Driving and travelling after a heart attack

Explore our guide for driving and heart attack recovery. ...

Physical Activity: Blueprint for an active Australia

Evidence-based actions to help address physical inactivity....

Encouraging cardiovascular research excellence in NSW

A ground-breaking collaboration bringing together for the first time the state’s most eminent cardiovascular researchers...

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....

Supporting Young Hearts Program

Information and resources for health professionals who are treating patients between 18 - 40 years of age....