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The Heart Foundation Alumni Program

Stay connected with your research alumni community. ...

Research Alumni

The Heart Foundation Alumni Program brings together current and previously funded researchers to create a community of the best and brightest in heart-related research....

Thrombus-targeted theranostic microbubbles

Breaking down blood clots...

Life changing research currently underway

Search our current researcher's and the ground breaking research being undertaken....

A simple test may lead to better treatment

Dr Jay Ramchand discusses his latest research project....

Research funding programs

The Heart Foundation supports outstanding researchers who share our vision of an Australia free from heart disease. ...

Intelligent microbubbles

What are microbubbles and why are they important?...

Managing your funding

Resources to help manage your grant, scholarship or fellowship....

Encouraging cardiovascular research excellence in NSW

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

About Queensland Cardiovascular Research Network

QCVRN provides a framework to strengthen cardiovascular research in Queensland...

Applying for research funding with the Heart Foundation

Discover more about our various funding programs, requirements, and application dates now....

Apply for funding

Visit our research funding portal to apply for Heart Fundation funding...

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. ...

Associate Professor Andrew Steer

Award-winning heart research could help prevent rheumatic heart disease....

Associate Professor Nadine Kasparian

Understanding the connections between our physical and mental health....

Q&A with Dr. Dion Stub

Treating patients when their heart stops beating...

A Q&A with Dr Janet Bray

Helping to improve bystander CPR rates and save hundreds of lives in Australia each year....

Q&A with Lauren Blekkenhorst

Research to develop better evidence for the vascular and metabolic health benefits of vegetables and their bioactive constituents....

Michelle Bovill

Co-developing health information appropriate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander communities....

Encouraging cardiovascular research excellence in South Australia

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....

Heart Age Calculator

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

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....

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. ...

Clinical Guidelines

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

Dairy and your heart health

Not all dairy products are equal. Discover different types of dairy foods and their impact on heart health....

Health professional online learning

We offer a number of modules focused on improving cardiovascular care....

Physical activity resources

Resources for health professionals interested in physical activity....

Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) clinical resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...

Help others in need through a gift in your Will

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

Kids recipes

Find heart healthy kids recipes...

Breakfast recipes

Heart healthy breakfasts to start your day right...

Benefits of physical activity for your heart

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

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) clinical resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...

Sodium and salt converter

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

What is a healthy body weight?

Find out what a healthy body weight is and the steps you can take to achieve it. ...

Relationships and sex after a heart attack

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

Heart Safe Community

Heart Safe Community is a program that aims to increase a person’s chance of survival if they suffer a cardiac arrest outside of hospital. ...

Your heart is your most important tool

Men’s Health Week is the perfect time to think about your heart....

The Heart Foundation Community

We need your opinion, experience and skills to help us improve the heart health of all Australians. ...

Sit less, move more

You may be surprised to know that on average, adults sit for nine hours a day....

Dinner recipes

Search our heart healthy dinner recipes for tonights main meal...

What's your BMI?

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

Exercises to do at home

All you need to know about keeping active during COVID-19....

Supporting Your Emotional Wellbeing: An Online Forum for Young Heart Patients

Health Professional Ambassador Program

Would you like to improve the cardiovascular health of your patients?...

Our programs and initiatives

The Heart Foundation delivers innovative, evidence-based programs and initiatives to support and prevent heart disease in Australia...

Get your family moving

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