The NSW Cardiac Rehabilitation Working Group
Chaired by the Heart Foundation, this multidisciplinary group of nurses, cardiologists, exercise physiologists, psychologists and researchers meets quarterly to progress action an annual work plan.
In 2016 key actions include:
- Completion of a pilot program to test an agreed set of cardiac rehabilitation performance measures for NSW
- Scoping the delivery of online cardiac rehabilitation training modules through the NSW Health Information & Training Institute.
- Continued work on demystifying the cardiac rehabilitation experience to consumers through use of video, case studies, simple infographics and patient resources
- Working with the NSW Ministry of Health on provision of better cardiac care to Aboriginal people living in NSW.
Support for young adults: Online events
Support for young adults: Online events
Support for young adults: Online events
A series of virtual events for young adults on managing emotional wellbeing. ...
Trek for Australian Hearts
Trek for Australian Hearts
Trek for Australian Hearts
Join the Heart Foundation in South Australia for the journey of a lifetime, trekking the ancient Flinders Ranges to help save Australian hearts....
Personal Walking Plan
Personal Walking Plan
Personal Walking Plan
Feel healthier and happier in six weeks with a free Personal Walking Plan...
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. ...
Aboriginal heart health
Aboriginal heart health
Aboriginal heart health
Visit the St Vincents Hospital NSW and Heart Foundation Aboriginal heart health website for more information...
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation programs and resources to support your recovery....
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Join our community of fundraisers who are committed to taking action to fight heart disease....
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. ...
CVD risk assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults
CVD risk assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults
This consensus statement contains recommendations for assessing CVD risk in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults aged under 35....
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. ...
Women and heart disease
Women and heart disease
Women and heart disease
Information and resources for health professionals....
Research funding programs
Research funding programs
Research funding programs
Our research funding supports outstanding researchers who share our vision of an Australia free from heart disease. ...
Heart Bypass Surgery
Heart Bypass Surgery
Coronary bypass surgery is a common procedure that can dramatically improve the health of your heart. ...
Heart health information in your language
Heart health information in your language
A selection of heart health information brochures in a range languages...
Jaxson skips through a bucket list of Sydney landmarks
Jaxson skips through a bucket list of Sydney landmarks
Jaxson skips through a bucket list of Sydney landmarks
Media Release - 15 September 2020...
Research shows if you have gum disease, you’re twice as likely to have heart disease.
Research shows if you have gum disease, you’re twice as likely to have heart disease.
Research shows if you have gum disease, you’re twice as likely to have heart disease.
Heart attack medication
Heart attack medication
Heart attack medication
There are a number of medications you could be prescribed after a heart attack....
Why are you playing this game? It’s putting your heart at risk.
Why are you playing this game? It’s putting your heart at risk.
Why are you playing this game? It’s putting your heart at risk.
The game is “hide and seek”. You play it without even realising. The shock is that when you play this game, you could be placing your heart health at risk....
End of Financial Year Tax Receipt
End of Financial Year Tax Receipt
End of Financial Year Tax Receipt
Looking to claim your donations in your tax return this financial year?...
NSW Cardiovascular Research Network
NSW Cardiovascular Research Network
NSW Cardiovascular Research Network
Encouraging cardiovascular research excellence in NSW ...
Taking your medicines
Taking your medicines
Taking your medicines
There are many medicines that treat heart attack, angina, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other heart conditions....
Healthy Food Access Tasmania
Healthy Food Access Tasmania
Healthy Food Access Tasmania
We've been working on several projects with local governments across Tasmania, big and small....
Key Statistics: Coronary Heart Disease
Key Statistics: Coronary Heart Disease
Statistics and information on coronary heart disease in Australia ...
Cardiomyopathy; another health curveball for Ange
Cardiomyopathy; another health curveball for Ange
Cardiomyopathy; another health curveball for Ange
A story from Ange Foster ...
How can I eat more fruit and vegetables for a healthy heart?
How can I eat more fruit and vegetables for a healthy heart?
How can I eat more fruit and vegetables for a healthy heart?
Blood tests for heart disease
Blood tests for heart disease
Blood tests can measure the levels of substances such as blood fat to show if, and how much of, your heart has been damaged....
Western Australian Cardiovascular Research Alliance
Western Australian Cardiovascular Research Alliance
Western Australian Cardiovascular Research Alliance
WACRA are the peak leadership body in Western Australian advancing research into heart, stroke and vascular disease to accelerate translation and improve health outcomes....
Dinner recipes
Dinner recipes
Dinner recipes
Search our heart healthy dinner recipes for tonights main meal...
What is angina?
What is angina?
What is angina?
Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort that’s a symptom of an underlying heart problem, usually coronary heart disease (CHD)....