Physical activity resources for patients and consumers
Physical activity information for professionals
The Heart Foundation and physical activity
The Heart Foundation knows one of the key ways of improving heart health is to increase physical activity levels. This is important for all Australians across the life-cycle. It can be done by moving more and sitting less, at home, for transport, at work, with your family and in the community.Active living Information on getting active, sitting less, active families, and active workplaces and communities. | ||
Discover what you need to know about being active after a heart attack. | ||
As a member of the Healthier Queensland Alliance, the Heart Foundation is a proud supporter of the Queensland My health for life program. The program is a practical extension of the advice you give your patients, allowing them to better understand their lifestyle risks and action their health goals. |
Trek for Australian Hearts
Trek for Australian Hearts
Trek for Australian Hearts
Join the Heart Foundation in South Australia for the journey of a lifetime, trekking the ancient Flinders Ranges to help save Australian hearts....
Are you at risk of heart disease?
Are you at risk of heart disease?
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. ...
Personal Walking Plan
Personal Walking Plan
Personal Walking Plan
Feel healthier and happier in six weeks with a free Personal Walking Plan...
Support for young adults: Online events
Support for young adults: Online events
Support for young adults: Online events
A series of virtual events for young adults on managing emotional wellbeing. ...
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Support us and help save Australian hearts
Support us and help save Australian hearts
Support us and help save Australian hearts
Join the fight against Australia’s biggest killer by supporting the Heart Foundation. ...
Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources
Heart Foundation programs and resources to support your recovery....
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Fundraise to save Australian hearts
Join our community of fundraisers who are committed to taking action to fight heart disease....
Heart Week
Heart Week
Heart Week
Aboriginal heart health
Aboriginal heart health
Aboriginal heart health
Visit the St Vincents Hospital NSW and Heart Foundation Aboriginal heart health website for more information...
Time to book a Heart Health Check?
Time to book a Heart Health Check?
Time to book a Heart Health Check?
If you're 45 and over, or 30 and over if you're of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you should book your Heart Health Check today...
End of Financial Year Tax Receipt
End of Financial Year Tax Receipt
End of Financial Year Tax Receipt
Looking to claim your donations in your tax return this financial year?...
Create your fundraiser at Do it for Heart
Create your fundraiser at Do it for Heart
Create your fundraiser at Do it for Heart
Become a Heart Foundation fundraiser, do it for heart and make a real difference to your community....
Acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease
Acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease
The Australian Guideline for Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease (2nd Edition)....
Taking your medicines
Taking your medicines
Taking your medicines
There are many medicines that treat heart attack, angina, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other heart conditions....
Fruit, vegetables and heart health
Fruit, vegetables and heart health
Fruit, vegetables and heart health
How to boost your fruit and vegetable intake to help protect your heart. ...
Q&A with Dr Jessica Orchard
Q&A with Dr Jessica Orchard
Q&A with Dr Jessica Orchard
Cardiac screening of athletes: disparities and differences in electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation criteria in under-represented populations...
Health Professional Ambassador Program
Health Professional Ambassador Program
Health Professional Ambassador Program
Would you like to improve the cardiovascular health of your patients?...
Physical activity in the workplace
Physical activity in the workplace
Physical activity in the workplace
Resources to help you create a more physically active workplace....
What is heart disease?
What is heart disease?
What is heart disease?
Heart disease is the broad term for conditions that affect the structure and function of the heart muscle. ...
What is a heart attack?
What is a heart attack?
What is a heart attack?
The most common cause of a heart attack is coronary heart disease....
The Heart Foundation Community
The Heart Foundation Community
The Heart Foundation Community
We need your opinion, experience and skills to help us improve the heart health of all Australians. ...
Cardiac Rehabilitation for Health Professionals - Patient Resources
Cardiac Rehabilitation for Health Professionals - Patient Resources
Blueprint for an active Australia
Blueprint for an active Australia
Blueprint for an active Australia
The Blueprint for an active Australia provides evidence-based actions to help address physical inactivity....
Nutrition Evidence Summaries and Reviews
Nutrition Evidence Summaries and Reviews
Nutrition Evidence Summaries and Reviews
Matilda signs up for Jump Rope just one month after open-heart surgery
Matilda signs up for Jump Rope just one month after open-heart surgery
Matilda signs up for Jump Rope just one month after open-heart surgery
Media Release - 26 June 2020...
Donate to the Heart Foundation
Donate to the Heart Foundation
Donate to the Heart Foundation
Every dollar that you donate will help fund research, support and programs that help save lives....
Physical activity and your heart health
Physical activity and your heart health
Physical activity and your heart health
Physical activity and exercise can benefit your heart, body and mind....
Heart attack recovery – your first month
Heart attack recovery – your first month
Heart attack recovery – your first month
Explore the Heart Foundation’s guide on what to expect in the first month after your heart attack. ...
Stay informed about COVID-19
Stay informed about COVID-19
Stay informed about COVID-19
If you have heart disease, you are more vulnerable to severe complications....