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Aboriginal heart health

Visit the St Vincents Hospital NSW and Heart Foundation Aboriginal heart health website for more information...

Heart Health Check Toolkit

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

Join the Heart Foundation community. Together, we can make a real difference for Australian hearts. ...

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 us and help save Australian hearts

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

How we fought heart disease in 2020

Everything we do is possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters. ...

Exercises to do at home

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

COVID-19 info & FAQs

Information and FAQs about COVID-19 and heart disease....

About the Lighthouse Hospital Project

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in Australia, but the burden of disease disproportionately affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples....

Benefits of physical activity for your heart

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

Lipid management clinical information and resources

Lipid management resources for health professionals...

Lunch recipes

Search our lunch recipe ideas...

Health Professional Ambassador Program

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

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. ...

National tobacco strategy

Frameworks supporting tobacco control in Australia ...

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....

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment and management

Absolute CVD risk assessment is an integrated approach that estimates the cumulative risk of multiple risk factors to predict a heart attack or stroke event in the next five years....

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....

WEBINAR | Heart Health Checks: the critical role of the practice nurse

This webinar discusses the role of practice nurses in conducting heart health checks...

Baking recipes

Find heart healthy baking recipes ...

Heart Bypass Surgery

Coronary bypass surgery is a common procedure that can dramatically improve the health of your heart. ...

Driving and travelling after a heart attack

Explore our guide for driving and heart attack recovery. ...

Blood cholesterol

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

Support after a heart attack

Many different thoughts may go through your head after a heart attack and you may be presented with complicated medical info. Know where to get support. ...

Your heart is your most important tool

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

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....

What is a healthy body weight?

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

Heart stories

Stories of hope from Australian men and women fighting heart disease....

Heart Health Check Toolkit – Register Your Interest

The Heart Foundation will soon be launching a Heart Health Check Toolkit for GPs, practice nurses and practice managers....