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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....

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. ...

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....

Clinical Guidelines

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

Heart Age Calculator

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

Help others in need through a gift in your Will

Ian “did not hesitate” to leave 100% of his estate to the Heart Foundation....

Key healthy eating messages for heart attack recovery 

Eating healthy foods can help you recover and reduce your risk of more heart problems. ...

Our research stories

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

Heart disease and pregnancy

Pregnancy is often referred to as the “ultimate stress test” for the body....

Meditation helped Grant recover from his heart attack

Thankfully for Grant Byrne, a lifelong Led Zeppelin fan, some quick thinking helped him avoid a stairway to heaven. Read Grant’s heart attack story now. ...

Key Statistics: Heart attack

Fats, oils and heart health

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

Supporting Young Hearts Program

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

What's your BMI?

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

Benefits of physical activity for your heart

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

The NSW Cardiac Rehabilitation Working Group

Heart health information in your language

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

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....

Atrial fibrillation resources for patients

What is FoodTrack?

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

Sodium and salt converter

Convert the sodium listed on food products into grams of salt or vice versa. ...

Supporting Young Hearts

Advice from young people living with a heart condition....

Know your risk: Family history and heart disease

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

Western Australian Cardiovascular Research Alliance

WACRA are the peak leadership body in Western Australian advancing research into heart, stroke and vascular disease to accelerate translation and improve health outcomes....

Healthy Active by Design

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

Heart failure resources for patients

Educate your patients on everything they need to know about heart failure and managing their condition. ...

What is a cardiac arrest?

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

Key Statistics: Cardiovascular Disease

Key data and statistics about CVD....