Where our funds go
Every donation to the Heart Foundation helps in the fight against heart disease, which is the number one killer of Australians.
For more than 60 years the Heart Foundation has worked hard to ensure the money entrusted to us is used as efficiently and effectively as possible. Your support helps us to have a maximum impact by enabling us to:
- fund world-leading research
- develop care guidelines for health professionals
- support high quality care for people living with heart disease
- help Australians to live healthier lifestyles
- advocate to government and industry across initiatives to improve heart health
Where do we get our money?
The Heart Foundation relies on the generosity of everyday Australians; in 2018 80% of our funding came from your support. Other sources of income included grants for programs and research, as well as investment income.Where our funds go
In 2017 the Heart Foundation spent $68 million to prevent heart disease and improve the heart health and quality of life of all Australians.
Through health programs and public education, we are making a difference to the heart health of all Australians. In 2017 we invested more than $26 million (45% of our income) in these activities.
Research has the potential to save thousands of lives, and the Heart Foundation is the largest non-government funder of cardiovascular research in Australia. In 2017 we invested $13 million (14% of our income) to fund major research awards.
Since 1959, we have invested the equivalent of $557 million towards research into the cause, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heart disease. Heart disease is still the single biggest killer of Australians –there is still a lot of work to do.
Support us and help save Australian hearts
Support us and help save Australian hearts
Support us and help save Australian hearts
Join the fight against Australia’s biggest killer by supporting the Heart Foundation. ...
Help make heart disease history!
Help make heart disease history!
Help make heart disease history!
48 Australians die from heart disease every day. You can help save lives....
MyMarathon
MyMarathon
MyMarathon
The fundraising race where you set the pace. Run, jog or walk MyMarathon at your own pace during October....
Support and resources for health care professionals
Support and resources for health care professionals
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
Clinical Guidelines
Clinical Guidelines
Full list of clinical guidlines and references for CVD, heart failure, ACS, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, SCAD and RHD...
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Join the Heart Foundation community. Together, we can make a real difference for Australian hearts. ...
Are you at risk of heart disease?
Are you at risk of heart disease?
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. ...
Heart Foundation Tick
Heart Foundation Tick
Heart Foundation Tick
The Tick Program has made a substantial contribution to the health of Australians over the past 26 years....
Being a carer for a heart attack patient
Being a carer for a heart attack patient
Being a carer for a heart attack patient
Your role as a carer for a heart attack patient is an important one – explore some useful things to know....
Staying active for better heart health
Staying active for better heart health
Staying active for better heart health
Moving more every day is one of the best habits you can have....
Heart-healthy drinks
Heart-healthy drinks
Heart-healthy drinks
While water is clearly the most heart-healthy drink, there are ther drinks that can be enjoyed in moderation. ...
Get started with more physical activity
Get started with more physical activity
Get started with more physical activity
Finding time for physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your heart...
Know your risk: Family history and heart disease
Know your risk: Family history and heart disease
Know your risk: Family history and heart disease
A family history of heart disease could mean you are at greater risk....
Physical activity in the workplace
Physical activity in the workplace
Physical activity in the workplace
Resources to help you create a more physically active workplace....
Risk factors for women
Risk factors for women
Risk factors for women
In Australia, 90% of women have one risk factor for heart disease, and 50% have two or more. ...
Cardiac arrest at 33: the challenges of restarting your life
Cardiac arrest at 33: the challenges of restarting your life
Cardiac arrest at 33: the challenges of restarting your life
Emma shares her story and opens up about her emotional struggles....
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) clinical resources
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) clinical resources
Resources and clinical information for health professionals...
Key Statistics: Heart attack
Key Statistics: Heart attack
Heart Foundation supports Wollongong City Council’s draft 10-year cycling strategy
Heart Foundation supports Wollongong City Council’s draft 10-year cycling strategy
Heart Foundation supports Wollongong City Council’s draft 10-year cycling strategy
Media Release - 30 June 2020 ...
Order patient resources online
Order patient resources online
Search and order from our range of printed patient resources online. ...
What is FoodTrack?
What is FoodTrack?
What is FoodTrack?
FoodTrack supports the collection and monitoring of nutrition and product data for foods and beverages in Australian supermarkets. ...
For professionals: Heart Health Checks
For professionals: Heart Health Checks
Heart Health Checks have been supported by Medicare since April 2019....
From diagnosis at 37 to heart surgery, rehab and now
From diagnosis at 37 to heart surgery, rehab and now
From diagnosis at 37 to heart surgery, rehab and now
Claude Lam, Open heart surgery survivor...
Heart Foundation Walking
Heart Foundation Walking
Heart Foundation Walking
Learn more about Heart Foundation Walking and find your local walking group....
Atrial fibrillation resources for patients
Atrial fibrillation resources for patients
What is a cardiac arrest?
What is a cardiac arrest?
What is a cardiac arrest?
With immediate help a cardiac arrest can be survived. Learn how to save a life....
Italian recipes
Italian recipes
Italian recipes
Find heart healthy Italian recipes....
How your heart works
How your heart works
How your heart works
Your heart is a muscle that pumps blood to all parts of your body. The blood gives your body the oxygen and nourishment it needs to work properly. ...
COVID-19 & cardiovascular disease
COVID-19 & cardiovascular disease
COVID-19 & cardiovascular disease
Information and resources for health care professionals....
Our Annual Reports
Our Annual Reports
Our Annual Reports
Discover our Annual reports from 2013 onwards. ...