The NSW Cardiac Rehabilitation Working Group
Chaired by the Heart Foundation, this multidisciplinary group of nurses, cardiologists, exercise physiologists, psychologists and researchers meets quarterly to progress action an annual work plan.
In 2016 key actions include:
- Completion of a pilot program to test an agreed set of cardiac rehabilitation performance measures for NSW
- Scoping the delivery of online cardiac rehabilitation training modules through the NSW Health Information & Training Institute.
- Continued work on demystifying the cardiac rehabilitation experience to consumers through use of video, case studies, simple infographics and patient resources
- Working with the NSW Ministry of Health on provision of better cardiac care to Aboriginal people living in NSW.
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....
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. ...
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 Week
Heart Week
Heart Week
Personal Walking Plan
Personal Walking Plan
Personal Walking Plan
Feel healthier and happier in six weeks with a free Personal Walking Plan...
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 Health Check Toolkit
Heart Health Check Toolkit
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....
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...
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....
The NSW Cardiac Rehabilitation Working Group
The NSW Cardiac Rehabilitation Working Group
What is angina?
What is angina?
What is angina?
Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort that’s a symptom of an underlying heart problem, usually coronary heart disease (CHD)....
NSW Cardiovascular Research Network
NSW Cardiovascular Research Network
NSW Cardiovascular Research Network
Encouraging cardiovascular research excellence in NSW ...
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)....
Types of physical activity
Types of physical activity
Types of physical activity
Nine out of 10 Australians could reduce the risk of heart disease by walking as little as 15 minutes more each day....
National Action Plan for Heart and Stroke
National Action Plan for Heart and Stroke
National Action Plan for Heart and Stroke
The national heart and stroke action plan aims to identify and prioritise action to reduce the impact of heart disease and stroke....
Physical activity resources for patients and consumers
Physical activity resources for patients and consumers
Physical activity information for professionals...
Heart Foundation Research Award Recipients
Heart Foundation Research Award Recipients
Explore our research award recipients and projects...
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. ...
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. ...
Endorsement of externally developed clinical resources
Endorsement of externally developed clinical resources
Healthy Bowl Recipes
Healthy Bowl Recipes
Healthy Bowl Recipes
Find more heart healthy bowl recipes in our Bowl Foods recipe booklet...
Heart Safe Community
Heart Safe Community
Heart Safe Community
Heart Safe Community is a program that aims to increase a person’s chance of survival if they suffer a cardiac arrest outside of hospital. ...
Physical activity resources
Physical activity resources
Physical activity resources
Resources for health professionals interested in physical activity....
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....
Heart failure clinical resources
Heart failure clinical resources
Resources and clinical information for health professionals...
Coronary Artery Calcium Score
Coronary Artery Calcium Score
A Coronary Artery Calcium Score or CT Calcium test can be used to estimate your risk of heart attack or stroke....
Smoking and your heart
Smoking and your heart
Smoking and your heart
Understand how smoking can impact your heart health. ...
Reading food labels
Reading food labels
Reading food labels
Nutrition information panels and ingredients lists are a good way of comparing similar foods so you can choose the healthiest option....
Nutrition Resources for Patients
Nutrition Resources for Patients
Nutrition Resources for Patients
Resources to help people follow a heart healthy eating pattern in their daily lives. ...