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Heart Health Checks completed since 2019

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Walking wins

Walking is one of the simplest ways to move more and protect our hearts. When you walk, every step is a victory. Because for a healthy mind, body and heart, walking wins!

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Turn kids into Heart Heroes

Jump Rope for Heart is a primary school skipping challenge that gets kids moving and teaches them heart-healthy habits while raising funds for Aussie hearts.

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2025 research funding open

Discover our diverse range of funding opportunities to support research advancements in cardiovascular health for people living in Australia.

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Write your Will for free

Tick your Will off your 2025 to-do list for free before 5pm on Thursday 20 February. Take care of your loved ones and the causes you care about in under 15 minutes.

Greg Page's heart story

Greg Page, the original yellow Wiggle, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while performing on stage in January 2020. Thanks to the swift response of a devoted fan and the availability of an automated external defibrillator (AED), Greg's life was saved. Prepare to be moved by his inspiring heart story.

Tools and resources to keep your heart healthy

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Is your heart feeling your age?

Could you be at risk of heart disease? Get your estimated heart age now.

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Time to book a Heart Health Check?

A Heart Health Check with your GP will help you understand your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 5 years and what you can do to prevent it.

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Blood pressure and your heart

Blood pressure is the pressure of your blood on the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body. Your blood pressure will go up and down naturally throughout the day depending on what you are doing, especially if you are doing exercise.

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Meet Dr Geoff Lester: “I’ve been a patient longer than I’ve been a doctor.”

Geoff recalls the night of 9th December 2009, when his aorta tore (the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body), marking a pivotal moment at the age of 24. He underwent the first of four open-heart surgeries. This experience spurred a career change to study medicine.

Read more about Geoff's inspiring story and how his personal experience with heart disease has shaped his approach to patient care.

Ways to get involved

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Visit the Heartshop

Every purchase helps fund lifesaving research in to heart disease.

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Volunteer with us

Join our volunteers and make a difference to the heart health of Australians.

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Do it for Heart

Become a Heart Foundation fundraiser and make a real difference to your community.

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Catalyst Grants

Bringing big ideas to life and changing the cardiovascular landscape in Australia and beyond.

Latest news and media

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Remote Laundries announcement

Clean sheets, healthy hearts: Aboriginal Investment Group and Heart Foundation thrilled with Remote Laundries announcement

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Heart Foundation partners with Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service

The Heart Foundation and Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) are proud to announce a partnership aimed at improving the heart health of local First Nations people.

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Let’s get physical with the Active Australia Innovation Challenge

The Heart Foundation’s Active Australia Innovation Challenge is now accepting applications from groups who can offer innovative ideas that can help increase heart rates across the nation.