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Heart Health Check Toolkit

More Australians die of Heart Disease than any other cause.

And the heartache lasts a lifetime. But you can help the Heart Foundation fund life-saving research to keep more families together....

Finding a new purpose: Geoff Lester’s heart story

Dr Geoff Lester, 35, is training to be a cardiologist at Coffs Harbour Hospital. He has survived three high-risk open-heart surgeries and two strokes....

My health for life program

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

Is salt bad for your heart?

Most Australians are eating more than the recommended amounts and this can cause health problems....

Salad recipes

Search through our tasty salad recipes...

End of Financial Year Tax Receipt

Looking to claim your donations in your tax return this financial year?...

What is atrial fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia where your heart beats irregularly and fast....

Healthy Bowl Recipes

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

Moroccan chickpea tagine

25-40 minutes

Serves 4

Getting active at school

Physical activity resources for school staff....

Get started with more physical activity

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

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....

Why are you playing this game? It’s putting your heart at risk.

The game is “hide and seek”. You play it without even realising. The shock is that when you play this game, you could be placing your heart health at risk....

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....

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....

Heart attack recovery – your first month

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

Romesco Sauce

Serves Makes 350g | (Serves 8 – about 2 tablespoons - 44g)

Our history

For more than 60 years the Heart Foundation has been helping improve heart health across the nation....

Christmas recipes

Find heart healthy festive recipes. ...

Supporting Young Hearts Program

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

Find a cardiac rehabilitation service near you

This cardiac services directory presents information on cardiac rehab programs offered across Australia....

How to volunteer with us

Join our volunteers and make a difference to the heart health of Australians....

Cardiac rehabilitation resources for healthcare providers

Useful cardiac rehabilitation resources for health professionals....

Tahini tofu dressing

Heart Foundation recipes

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

Heart Week

How to make healthier meals at home

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

How we work

One Heart, One Team...

What is heart failure?

Heart failure is a condition where your heart isn’t pumping as well as it should be....