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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....

Blueberry chia pot

15 minutes

Serves 2

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....

Driving Best Practice CVD Prevention in a Post-COVID World

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....

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

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

Breakfast recipes

Heart healthy breakfasts to start your day right...

Absolute CVD risk clinical guidelines

The Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk (CVD) Guidelines helps healthcare professionals identify, prevent and manage a person's risk of developing CVD. ...

Q&A with Dr Rachel Climie

Vascular ageing and cardiovascular disease in high-risk populations...

Q&A with Dr Dean Picone

The Heart Foundation Community

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

What is coronary heart disease?

Coronary heart disease (CHD) or coronary artery disease occurs when a coronary artery clogs and narrows because of a buildup of plaque....

Supporting Young Hearts

Advice from young people living with a heart condition....

Meatloaf

40-50 minutes

Serves 6

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Heart health information and resources

Heart disease can occur 10 to 20 years earlier among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and can lead to long-term health problems. ...

Upcoming Webinar: Pressure Wise

Learn more about blood pressure and how you can improve your heart health. Register now....

Heart stories

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

Snack recipes

Search for healthy snack ideas...

Sorting out your finances after a heart attack

Explore how to manage your financial concerns after a heart attack. ...

Breakfast tacos

5 minutes

Serves 1

Food and healthy eating during COVID-19

Healthy eating and COVID-19 FAQ...

Heart Foundation Research Award Recipients

Explore our research award recipients and projects...

Research funding programs

Understand the application process and requirements of our various funding programs....

Our strategy

Connecting Hearts Strategy 2021-2023...

What waist measurements mean for your heart

How your waist measurement contributes to your heart health...

Get your family moving

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

Nutrition after a heart attack

Discover key information on heart-healthy eating and drinking....

Heart failure clinical resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...