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Heart health submissions to Government

Every day we are lobbying government and industry to improve heart health.

We aim to address disparities in heart health so all Australians can live longer, healthier lives. So every day in each state and territory, we are lobbying government and industry to improve heart health.

Below is some of our current advocacy work.

Current advocacy activities

The Heart Foundation’s 2019 pre-election policy paper sets out priorities for the next Australian Government.

These cost-effective initiatives will address identified gaps in prevention, diagnosis and treatment, support and care, and research to address Australia’s biggest killer – heart disease.

Read the full policy paper 

The economic burden attributable to high cholesterol is $3.9 billion.

Read the full report:

The total economic cost of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), which includes heart attack and unstable angina, is $6.8 billion in 2017-18.

Read the full report:
This pre-Budget submission provides a suite of good, practical policy proposals that plug significant gaps in the nation’s current approach to preventing, treating and managing cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Heart Foundation Federal Budget Submission 2021-22 (PDF)

The Heart Foundation is advocating to improve access and increase attendance at cardiac rehabilitation services across Australia.

Tobacco smoke is one of the main risk factors for heart disease and is responsible for 12% of the burden of cardiovascular disease in Australia. 

Learn more about the work being done to end tobacco use in Australia.

This submission to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Priorities for 2018-2020 advocates to ensure that greater priority is given to cardiovascular disease research.

Heart Foundation submission to MRFF Priorities 2018-2020
The Heart Foundation is pleased to see Infrastructure Australia’s Audit acknowledge the importance of active transport and the opportunity it provides to make Australian cities more productive, efficient and sustainable. The Heart Foundation believes it is crucial to invest in maintaining and upgrading active transport infrastructure to prepare for a healthier future.

Heart Foundation response to Infrastructure Australia’s Audit.
Obesity, food and nutrition are critical issues to address Australia’s growing chronic disease problem. A national healthy weight strategy is needed to improve nutrition and physical activity to keep all Australians healthy. The Heart Foundation has engaged with government to help shape this plan.

Read our submission here.

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