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Christmas Appeal

Make a donation to our Christmas Appeal on behalf of a family member or a loved one and receive a personalised eCard to let them know....

Heart Health Check Toolkit

Automated Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD or AICD)

This is a device inserted into your chest to return abnormal heart rhythms to normal using electrical impulses. ...

Dairy and your heart health

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

What's your BMI?

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

Staying active for better heart health

Moving more every day is one of the best habits you can have....

Thai chicken lettuce cups

10 minutes

Serves 4

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Got a question about your heart?...

Nutrition Evidence Summaries and Reviews

Guidelines for the assessment and management of Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Position Description: Consumer Representative for the update of the Guidelines for the assessment and management of Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk ...

Heart Foundation Research Alumni Events

Check back in for the latest updates on our alumni-exclusive events ...

Paprika chicken with pumpkin and spinach salad

32 minutes

Serves 4

2022 Vanguard Grants

Snack recipes

Search for healthy snack ideas...

Queensland Cardiovascular Research Network

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Are you at risk of heart disease? 

Preventing heart disease starts with knowing your risk factors and making changes to live a healthier life. ...

Clinical Guidelines

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

Fruit and nut muesli

15 minutes

Serves 10 (makes 1kg)

Beef recipes

Find heart healthy beef recipes....

Kid-friendly lentil stew

30 minutes

Serves 4

What is a heart attack?

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

Long-term recovery after a heart attack

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

Baking recipes

Find heart healthy baking recipes ...

MyMarathon

The fundraising race where you set the pace. Run, jog or walk MyMarathon at your own pace during October....

Cardiovascular disease risk factors and heart attack warning signs in women

Information for healthcare professionals and the public on cardiovascular disease risk factors and warning signs affecting women. ...

Nutrition Position Statements

The Heart Foundation’s food and nutrition position statements have been developed to keep you informed about our position on a range of nutrition issues relating to heart health. ...

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

Heart Foundation programs and resources to support your recovery....

What is acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease?

Rheumatic heart disease is a serious disease that causes damage to your heart valves. ...

Lamb recipes

Find heart healthy lamb recipes....