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Get your community moving

Do you have an idea to help your community be more physically active? Apply for an Active Australian Innovation Challenge grant up to the value of $30,000.

2026 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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Help protect young hearts

Your support helps young people living with heart disease live longer, healthier lives.

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Nominate your school for 2026

New school year, new possibilities. Nominate your primary school to participate in Jump Rope for Heart and make a lasting impact in the fight against heart disease!

Darren Lehmann's heart story

Former test cricketer and Australian cricket team coach, Darren Lehmann, had no idea he was at risk of a heart attack. But in the early hours of his 50th birthday, he was startled awake by a terrifying sensation. Watch Darren's story as he explains the warning signs he ignored and why his heart health scare was the wake-up call he needed.

A career dedicated to young hearts

Professor Jo Salmon is a globally recognised expert in the field of physical activity and sedentary behaviour. For nearly 30 years, she has dedicated her career to helping children in Australia move more and sit less. Jo’s connection with the Heart Foundation goes back decades.

“My research career would have finished very early without the Heart Foundation fellowship. The funding came at exactly the right time. It allowed me to keep doing the work that makes a difference.”

Read our latest blog about Jo Salmon’s hopes for the future of heart health.

Tools and resources to keep your heart healthy

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Is your heart feeling your age?

Take the heart age test to check your heart health. Use our heart health check calculator to understand your risk of heart disease and heart attacks.

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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

Learn how blood pressure affects your heart health. Find out what high blood pressure means, how to measure it, and ways to keep it under control.

Ways to get involved

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Active communities

Funding up to $30,000 for innovative community programs

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Visit the Heartshop

Every purchase helps fund lifesaving heart research.

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Fundraise for us

Community fundraising for heart health.

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Get walking

Walk your way with a free Personal Walking Plan.

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