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Guidelines, publications and support for the health professional community....

Together, we can change the future of heart disease

The power of your ongoing support can help save lives and keep more families together. Help us continue to fund promising heart research projects by donating today. ...

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...

Atrial fibrillation resources for patients

Beef recipes

Find heart healthy beef recipes....

For professionals: Heart failure tools and resources

Resources for healthcare professionals on the management of patients with heart failure ...

WEBINAR | Absolute CVD risk assessment practical update

A multidisciplinary panel of experts discuss the practical application of absolute CVD risk assessment through Heart Health Checks....

Clinical resources: Coronary heart disease and mental health

The prevalence of depression is high in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD)....

Vegetarian lasagne

1 hour

Serves 6

What is a heart attack?

The most common cause of a heart attack is coronary heart disease....

Blood cholesterol

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

For Professionals: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples information and resources

Resources for providing best practice cardiovascular care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples....

When The Heart Gets Heavy: Emotional Wellbeing and Heart Conditions

Emotional wellbeing is like having a garden, sometimes it grows green on its own, other times it needs watering, cutting back or fertilising....

Developing strategies to reduce emergency services presentations after acute coronary syndrome

Dr Kathryn Eastwood, Institution: Monash University...

Women and heart disease

Information and resources for healthcare professionals....

Long-term recovery after a heart attack

Information to help you adjust to what could be the 'new normal'...

Jump Rope for Heart

Jump Rope for Heart teaches school children how to keep fit and healthy through skipping!...

Italian recipes

Find heart healthy Italian recipes....

Help others in need through a gift in your Will

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

Donate Monthly | Become a Regular Donor

Join the fight against heart disease....

Salmon Tikka Parcels with Rice Salad

15 minutes

Serves 4

Relationships and sex after a heart attack

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

National Stroke Data Linkage Program: Using data to improve stroke monitoring, care and outcomes

Associate Professor Monique Kilkenny, Institution: Monash University...

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....

Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance

Alliance with chronic disease prevention stakeholders...

Key healthy eating messages for heart attack recovery 

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

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....

Collaboration and Exchange Award

Q&A with Dr Eleanor Quested

Harnessing the appeal of professional sport to improve health for men with cardiovascular disease...