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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. ...

Clinical Guidelines

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

Cook with Heart

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

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....

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

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....

My Heart, My Life - Managing your heart health

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

Understanding your heart age

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

Lunch recipes

Search our lunch recipe ideas...

Our research stories

We fund amazing researchers who have important stories to tell...

Snack recipes

Search for healthy snack ideas...

Remember a loved one with a tribute

Honour the life of a loved one with a donation to the Heart Foundation. Your donation offers hope for Australian hearts....

Hypertension clinical information and guidelines

Clinical information for diagnosis and management of hypertension....

Salad recipes

Search through our tasty salad recipes...

Blood cholesterol

Keeping your blood cholesterol at a healthy level can help you reduce your risk of heart disease and other serious conditions. ...

Cardiac arrest at 33: the challenges of restarting your life

Emma shares her story and opens up about her emotional struggles....

What is a cardiac arrest?

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

COVID-19 & cardiovascular disease

Information and resources for health care professionals....

Become a corporate partner

Partner with us to help us fight for Australian hearts....

What is angina?

Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort that’s a symptom of an underlying heart problem, usually coronary heart disease (CHD)....

Women's heart stories

Women's stories from around Australia...

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)

Clinical information and links to SCAD resources....

After being treated for atrial fibrillation, Boyd is now back on track

Running has been an important part of Boyd's life, so imagine his shock when a heart condition he had never heard of threatened to put a stop to it. ...

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....

Reading food labels

Nutrition information panels and ingredients lists are a good way of comparing similar foods so you can choose the healthiest option....

Staying active for better heart health

Moving more every day is one of the best habits you can have....

Heart failure diagnosis and care webinar

Improving diagnosis and care for heart failure patients....

Benefits of physical activity for your heart

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

Relationships and sex after a heart attack

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