Heart Foundation@heartfoundation

We’re Australia’s leading heart health charity ❤️

 Australia
heartfoundation.org.au
Joined July 2010
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📢 Attention researchers! The Heart Foundation’s 2026 research funding opportunities opening soon. From emerging cardiovascular researchers to established leaders, plan your applications now 👉 heartfoundation.org.au/resea…
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It's World No Tobacco Day 🚭 So let's highlight some of the incredible work being done to protect young people in Australian from the harms of vaping and smoking 👉 Read more here: heartfoundation.org.au/resea…
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How can health systems better address obesity to prevent CVD? Join our @worldheartfed #WHA79 side event (Geneva or online) on 18 May to explore practical, system-wide solutions. In-person: crm.world-heart-federation.o… Online: crm.world-heart-federation.o…
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BREAKING📣New research from Prof Joshua Lewis, @EdithCowanUni & his team has successfully shown that AI can detect a marker of heart disease from DEXA bone density machine scans, unlocking a cost-effective way of preventing heart disease before it strikes. heartfoundation.org.au/media…
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What a WEEK! 😍 A huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of Heart Week 2026 so far... It’s not too late to get involved 🤝 Learn more: heartfoundation.org.au/heart…
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It’s officially Heart Week! Here’s how you can get involved and spread the word 🫡 Learn more: heartfoundation.org.au/heart…
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Heart Week is NEXT WEEK! 🚨 1️⃣ Discover the latest clinical resources 2️⃣ Enter our Heart Week creative display competition 3️⃣ Download your free promo pack 🔗 heartfoundation.org.au/heart…
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Join us for our latest clinical webinar 🎥👩‍⚕️ 👉 Reserve your spot today = heartfoundation-au.zoom.us/w…
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Applications are OPEN for First Nations Cardiovascular Health Grants! This program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led research to advance heart health equity in remote communities. Apply now: heartfoundation.org.au/resea…
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Our latest Research Impact Report is hot off the press! 🗞️ Learn more about the remarkable discoveries, accomplishments and real-world impacts of our funded researchers: heartfoundation.org.au/resea…
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Applications for Heart Foundation Vanguard Grants are OPEN & close 15 May. Apply for funding to test feasibility for innovative CVD research and build evidence for larger studies. Apply now: heartfoundation.org.au/resea…
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Data shows that in the event of a heart attack or cardiac arrest, women are less likely to receive CPR or defibrillation in public. Yamba Surf Life Saving Club is tackling this by implementing a CP-Her program, training with female manikins. Read more: abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/s…

Women are less likely than men to receive CPR. This surf club is looking to change that

NSW Ambulance data shows women are 10 per cent less likely than men to receive CPR from a bystander in public, and 50 per cent less likely to get defibrillation .

abc.net.au
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Applications are OPEN for  Postgraduate Scholarships! This program supports graduates to undertake research-based PhD/Master studies, growing the next generation of CVD researchers. Start your application today: heartfoundation.org.au/resea…
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Leading into International Women’s Day we’re recognising the women turning driving progress in cardiovascular science, tackling inequity, and turning ideas into impact beyond the lab. Read their stories 🔗 heartfoundation.org.au/blog/…
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Applications are OPEN for Postdoctoral Fellowships! Designed to help early career researchers build independence, strengthen their track record, and attract future funding. Apply now: heartfoundation.org.au/resea…
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Healthcare professionals, this one’s for you 🫵🥜 Join our seminar with @NutsForLife to explore evidence behind heart‑healthy eating, practical ways to boost fibre intake, and how it supports cholesterol, blood pressure & weight management. Register 🔗 heartfoundation-au.zoom.us/w…
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ChampBuilders gets at‑risk students moving with structured boxercise + peer mentoring (with Headspace support) - and sessions led by Aus boxing champ Yusuf Chothia. Got an idea to boost activity? Score a grant up to $30K. Open until 1 Mar. Apply: heartfoundation.org.au/activ…
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Australia’s response to heart valve disease is dangerously SLOW. This HVD Awareness Week we are bringing @HeartValveVoice's SLOW Symptoms campaign to Australia. Early detection can be as simple as a stethoscope check. Ask your GP or learn more at hearts4heart.org.au/event/he…
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We commend Food Ministers for taking the next step to make the Health Star Rating mandatory on all packaged foods. For public health & consumer choice: it will support making informed decisions & provide an incentive for manufacturers to put healthier products on our shelves.
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Applications are OPEN for Future Leader Fellowships! The program is giving A/Prof @rebeccakozor momentum and confidence to lead research that changes lives. Are YOU an emerging leader in cardiovascular research? Apply now: heartfoundation.org.au/resea…
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Torres Strait students are riding further, learning new skills and getting active every day with Pedal Power. 🚲✨ Got an idea to get your community moving? Active Australia Innovation Challenge grants up to $30K are open now. 👉 Apply now heartfoundation.org.au/activ…
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