Support us and help save Australian hearts
Join the fight against Australia’s biggest killer by supporting the Heart Foundation.
With you by our side, we see a future free from heart disease
Through support, the rate of deaths has gone down by 86 per cent since its peak in 1968. But there’s still so much work to do. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in Australia.
Where your donations go
- 45 cents goes into the fight against heart disease, including health programs and public education
- 21 cents goes into life-saving research
- 20 cents goes into raising additional funds
- 13 cents goes into communications and administration.
Ways to give
Give hope to the 620,000 Australians living with heart disease, like Hamish
If we don’t have funding, research will stop – and it can’t stop. Look at Hamish now, from being this sick boy on life support, to a valued member of the community.
He owes his life to people like you, who have helped fund past breakthroughs, and are supporting us to find better ways to treat heart failure in the future.
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Heart Health Check Toolkit
You can help keep families like Paul’s together.
You can help keep families like Paul’s together.
You can help keep families like Paul’s together.
Archie was only 11 when he saw his dad, Paul, suffer a heart attack on the hockey field. ...
The Heart Foundation Alumni Program
The Heart Foundation Alumni Program
The Heart Foundation Alumni Program
Stay connected with your research alumni community. ...
Workplace giving program
Workplace giving program
Workplace giving program
Workplace giving is a simple and tax effective way for employees to make regular donations to a cause they care about. ...
Protein and heart health
Protein and heart health
Protein and heart health
What are the best sources of protein when it come to your heart health...
After being treated for atrial fibrillation, Boyd is now back on track
After being treated for atrial fibrillation, Boyd is now back on track
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. ...
Asian recipes
Asian recipes
Asian recipes
Find heart healthy Asian recipes....
You’re probably not eating enough fish – here’s what you should do.
You’re probably not eating enough fish – here’s what you should do.
You’re probably not eating enough fish – here’s what you should do.
Fish and seafood is one of the most beneficial sources of omega 3. Incorporating more of it into your eating pattern can significantly lower your chances of heart disease and stroke. ...
Building physical activity into urban planning and design
Building physical activity into urban planning and design
Building physical activity into urban planning and design
Resources available for built environment professionals to help guide in the development of active outdoor and indoor spaces....
Heart Foundation delivers $17.2 million for cutting-edge heart research in a challenging year
Heart Foundation delivers $17.2 million for cutting-edge heart research in a challenging year
Heart Foundation delivers $17.2 million for cutting-edge heart research in a challenging year
Media Release 20 October 2020...
Healthy eating to protect your heart
Healthy eating to protect your heart
Healthy eating to protect your heart
What does a heart-friendly diet look like?...
Cheesy Mexican vegetable pie
Cheesy Mexican vegetable pie
Cheesy Mexican vegetable pie
Our history
Our history
Our history
For more than 60 years the Heart Foundation has been helping improve heart health across the nation....
Leaving a gift in your Will: A lasting legacy
Leaving a gift in your Will: A lasting legacy
Leaving a gift in your Will: A lasting legacy
One of the most powerful ways to help support a future without heart disease is to include a gift to the Heart Foundation in your Will...
Time to book a Heart Health Check?
Time to book a Heart Health Check?
Time to book a Heart Health Check?
If you're 45 and over, or 30 and over if you're of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you should book your Heart Health Check today...
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...
What is atrial fibrillation?
What is atrial fibrillation?
What is atrial fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia where your heart beats irregularly and fast....
Absolute CVD risk clinical guidelines
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. ...
24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
Blood pressure monitoring at home using a 24-hour blood pressure monitor test....
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....
Physical activity resources
Physical activity resources
Physical activity resources
Resources for health professionals interested in physical activity....
Key healthy eating messages for heart attack recovery
Key healthy eating messages for heart attack recovery
Key healthy eating messages for heart attack recovery
Eating healthy foods can help you recover and reduce your risk of more heart problems. ...
Heart Week
Heart Week
Heart Week
May 3 – 9, 2021...
Guidelines for the assessment and management of Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Guidelines for the assessment and management of Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk
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 ...
Healthy Active by Design
Healthy Active by Design
Healthy Active by Design
Improving the design of our cities, towns, streets and buildings makes it easier for Australians to lead heart-healthy lives....
Heart failure resources for patients
Heart failure resources for patients
Educate your patients on everything they need to know about heart failure and managing their condition ...
Heart attack medication
Heart attack medication
Heart attack medication
There are a number of medications you could be prescribed after a heart attack....
The Heart Failure Toolkit
The Heart Failure Toolkit
The Toolkit provides health services with a targeted approach to addressing readmission rates and decreasing variation in care....
Heart Foundation Walking
Heart Foundation Walking
Heart Foundation Walking
Learn more about Heart Foundation Walking and find your local walking group....
Heart procedures and devices
Heart procedures and devices
Heart procedures and devices
If you have a heart condition, your doctor may recommend treatment or procedures...