$14.5 million for heart disease research
$14.5 million
awarded to life-saving heart research
67 projects
across a wide range of research areas
Australia-wide
supporting researchers and projects across the country
Every year, 42,000 people still die from heart disease.
Through investment in research, we are strengthening our understanding of how to prevent, detect and treat heart disease more effectively.
Since 1959, the Heart Foundation has awarded the equivalent of over $900 million (in today’s dollars) towards life-saving research – Australia’s biggest non-government funder of heart research.
With the help of our supporters we’re awarding $14.5 million dollars to fund 67 cardiovascular research projects across Australia.
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the Heart Foundation donors. Your commitment makes a real difference, and we are deeply grateful for your support.
Dr Sonia Shah
Research we support
Research we support
For more than 60 years, the Heart Foundation has supported innovative cardiovascular research across Australia.
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Through his research Dr Pierre Qian hopes to improve techniques to better control and treat life-threatening heart rhythm disorders. 
Dr Ingrid Stacey is partnering with First Nations communities to improve heart health data and help shape better care and policy.
Professor Yugeesh Lankadeva is finding new ways to protect the brain and kidneys during heart surgery, helping improve outcomes for patients.
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Donations help fund life-saving heart health research, support people living with heart disease, and drive programs that improve heart health across Australia.
Together, we're funding progress, backing breakthroughs, and helping more people live longer, healthier lives.
Because ending heart disease will take all of us.
‘Heart disease’ is used as a general term for all cardiovascular disease. Statistics are compiled from Australian Bureau of Statistics, Causes of Death, Australia. Total research investment figure accurate as of 28/10/2026.