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Clinical Guidelines

Full list of clinical guidlines and references for CVD, heart failure, ACS, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, SCAD and RHD...

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. ...

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!

48 Australians die from heart disease every day. You can help save lives....

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

Our range of clinical and patient support resources are available for you to use in your daily practice....

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

Join the Heart Foundation community. Together, we can make a real difference for Australian hearts. ...

End of Financial Year Tax Receipt

Looking to claim your donations in your tax return this financial year?...

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....

Our supporters

Working together to save Australian hearts...

What is a cardiac arrest?

With immediate help a cardiac arrest can be survived. Learn how to save a life....

Spring back to heart-healthy eating with these delicious tips

With spring sprung, now is the time to get back to heart-healthy eating. ...

Smart Heart Guidelines App

Access to Australian heart disease guidelines is now free at your fingertips...

Supporting Young Hearts

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

Exercises to do at home

All you need to know about keeping active during COVID-19....

Chicken recipes

Find heart healthy chicken recipes....

Physical activity resources

Resources for health professionals interested in physical activity....

Is salt bad for your heart?

Most Australians are eating more than the recommended amounts and this can cause health problems....

Returning to work after a heart attack

Discover how to plan for your return to work....

Anna puts her whole heart into Jump Rope

Media Release - 11 September 2020 ...

Sit less, move more

You may be surprised to know that on average, adults sit for nine hours a day....

Cardiac arrest at 26: adjusting to a new ‘normal’

Health professional online learning

We offer a number of modules focused on improving cardiovascular care....

Heart Foundation Walking

Learn more about Heart Foundation Walking and find your local walking group....

About the Lighthouse Hospital Project

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in Australia, but the burden of disease disproportionately affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples....

Sodium and salt converter

Convert the sodium listed on food products into grams of salt or vice versa. ...

How to make healthier meals at home

Cooking at home is often healthier than eating out....

Supporting SA cardiac patients and health professionals with free resources

We want to make it easier for South Australians to lead heart-healthy lives....

The one that took Jan’s breath away

Open heart surgery to treat damaged heart valves has improved Jan's overall health....

WEBINAR | Absolute CVD risk assessment practical update

A multidisciplinary panel of experts discuss the practical application of absolute CVD risk assessment through Heart Health Checks....