Just Announced 📣 From 12–14 November 2026, the @worldheart.org and the Heart Foundation will unite global experts, advocates, and communities in Perth for the 2nd World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) to accelerate solutions to end RHD.🌏 www.heartfoundation.org.au/media-releas...

In Australia, heart disease affects both women and men, but men continue to experience better heart health outcomes than women 💔 It's time we understand women’s hearts better, visit https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/womens-hearts

With the right care, like managing blood pressure, cholesterol, and lifestyle, you can take control and protect your heart while managing your Diabetes. ❤️ #DiabetesLife #WorldDiabetesDay www.heartfoundation.org.au/your-heart/d...

Honoured that our team Prof Sehgal and Zahrah Azman received a @heartfoundationau.bsky.social Vanguard Grant for our work that aims to reduce peri vascular fibrosis in the hearts of growth restricted neonates. Working towards the best start to life possible for our smallest most vulnerable babies.

Very grateful to be funded by @heartfoundationau.bsky.social to develop a new treatment for peripheral artery disease with collaborators The Heart Research Institute, University of Newcastle and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital 🙏 @UTS

Congratulations to our researchers on their recent funding success! Dr @ingridstacey.bsky.social based at our WA hub has been awarded a @heartfoundationau.bsky.social Postdoctoral Fellowship for her work improving cardiovascular health for First Nations communities.

Congrats to Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo, co-founder of Lubdub & VeinTech, winner of the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for New Innovators! A Heart Foundation Catalyst Partner making healthcare more equitable through science-driven innovation.

This past weekend, it was announced that more than 1K additional GP clinics are expected to offer fully bulk-billed services under @ausgov.bsky.social's Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program. This means more people can access Heart Health Checks & ongoing care after a heart event.

Take 15 minutes out of your day to fill in the Her Heart Women's Heart Health Survey and your answers will help us understand what women really know about heart disease – shaping research, education, and support programs that can save lives 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6BQC8B

Congratulations to our 2025 Heart Foundation funded researchers, who will share in $13.7 million to support 67 new cardiovascular research projects across Australia. 👏 Find out more about our newly funded researchers and their groundbreaking work. www.heartfoundation.org.au/research?&ut...

In the latest blog, we outline 7 evidence-based steps patients w/ heart disease can take to start living well with heart disease - plus info on our free MyHeart MyLife support program. Share with your patients to support their recovery and self-management www.heartfoundation.org.au/blog/your-gu...

Proud to partner with Globla Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum. 🤝 Explore their new site to find out how this international alliance of 12 major funders is accelerating global progress in heart, stroke & circulatory disease research. gcrff.org

Protect your heart, protect your brain.🤝 When your heart or blood vessels are damaged, your risk of dementia also rises. That’s because healthy blood flow fuels both your heart and your brain. This Dementia Action Week, take action. Book a Heart Health Check. ❤️

Cutting-edge science in action ➡️our QLD team toured Dr Simon Foster's lab at @qimrb.bsky.social, where research is uncovering new therapeutic targets for heart failure & cardiac fibrosis. Huge thanks to the team for sharing their work!

Heart disease doesn’t always look the same in women. This #WomensHealthWeek, know the right questions to ask and take charge of your heart health 💪❤️ Book a Heart Health Check with your GP today. 👉https://pulse.ly/foqkkjzq0t

Excess sodium intake from salt is one of the most significant contributors to hypertension - Australia's leading cause of death & disability. Catalyst Partner Dr Kathy Trieu & the team behind "Switch the salt" have BIG ideas on how to change that with a simple switch. ⤵️

Birthday? Thank you? Just ‘cause? 🎉 https://pulse.ly/kdlzmgvi4j

High amounts of sodium, low fiber/protein & essential nutrients + frequent consumption links to metabolic syndrome. It's no surprise that eating instant noodles daily may raise heart-risk factors. Great read w/ contributions from HF Catalyst Partner @proflaurenball.bsky.social @theconversation.com

Heading to #CSANZ2025? Visit our booth for an informal “Meet the ACS Guideline Experts” session. ✏️ Ask questions & clarify details about the guideline 🩺 Gain practical advice on applying the guideline in your practice 💭 Share your feedback directly with the chairs 🤝 Connect with peers & colleagues

We're nearly at 1 MILLION HEART HEALTH CHECKS! 👏👏👏👏 Is it time you booked a Heart Health Check with your GP? 👩‍⚕️ Learn more: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/your-heart/heart-health-checks

This week we put heart health on the national agenda. 👊 At Parliament House we launched 'Health for Every Heart: A generational vision for heart health in Australia 2025–2050' to MPs and Senators. 🚀 Want to learn more about our bold targets and goals?🔗 www.heartfoundation.org.au/health-for-e...

The Heart Foundation proudly supports @menziesresearch.bsky.social updated guideline for preventing, diagnosing and managing ARF and RHD; bringing Australia in line with international best practice. Find key updates on echo screening, primary and secondary prophylaxis, new tech and more.

Last Thursday we brought together experts to tackle the growing burden of obesity and CVD 📈 The feedback gathered will play a pivotal role in informing our upcoming Clinical Consensus Statement on Obesity and CVD! Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared their expertise 👏

We're thrilled to welcome Associate Professor Mohamed (Mo) Dirani to the team in the position of Entrepreneur-in-Residence – a first for the Heart Foundation. Read more on the appointment below. 🔗👇

Growing heart tissue from stem cells to fight a disease most people have never heard of. Discover how Dr Jarmon Lees is using science to bring hope to families affected by Friedreich ataxia. Learn more here 🔗 www.heartfoundation.org.au/research/q-a...

Yesterday marked the beginning of #naidoc2025, with the theme "The next generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy" offering a powerful opportunity to highlight the urgent need for prevention & resources to tackle acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD). (1/3)

Last week, NSW Police made the life-threatening decision to end a trial of AEDs in police patrol cars, and remove the units entirely. The reasons given are grossly incorrect. AEDs are easy/safe for anyone to use, and are essential to saving a person in cardiac arrest. @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social

Yesterday was a BIG day for heart health in Australia, as new tobacco laws came into full effect, changing the way tobacco products are sold, and what they look and feel like for people who smoke. 🚭 View the changes 👉 www.health.gov.au/tobacco-chan...

Each year, the creativity and passion of local groups and organisations shines through in the Active Australia Innovation Challenge – finding new ways to keep people active. Two recent grant recipients show just how powerful community-led action can be 👉 ruralhealth.org.au/partyline/sm...

Huge congrats to to Dr @lachlandalli.bsky.social, Eric Kuo, Prof @moniquekilkenny.bsky.social, Dr Muideen Olaiya and Prof @dominiquecad.bsky.social - the winning team of the first Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum (GCRFF) Data Challenge! 👏 👏

Our First Nations team are proud to be on the ground today at the Indigenous Cardiovascular Health Conference in Sydney. 🙌 It’s a privilege to stand alongside communities, health workers & leaders working towards culturally safe, strengths-based & self-determined solutions for better heart health.

Congrats to Prof. Sharath Sriram for his recent appointment as Chief Scientist of WA. 👏 Prof. Sriram is a co-founder of lubdub.ai, who are among 10 Heart Foundation Catalyst Partners recently announced. www.innovationaus.com/sharath-srir... (1/3)

Major update 🚨 Excited to share the new guideline alongside @menziesresearch.bsky.social. 👇

Big problems 🤝 Bold solutions! The Catalyst Partners are determined to solve the biggest problems in heart health. ⬇️ SCROLL through to discover their bold, innovative solutions. 🔍 More here: www.heartfoundation.org.au/catalyst#par...

💭 “Did you know your skin health can impact your heart health?” This was just one of the powerful heart health conversations sparked at this past weekend’s #BarungaFestival in remote Northern Territory, around acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD).

Our paper published in Card Res and our new trial were featured in the Herald Sun today 👇👇👇 Link to newspaper: www.heraldsun.com.au/health/diet/... Link to paper: academic.oup.com/cardiovascre... Link to trial: www.marqueslab.com/trials

Are you confident in recognising ECG patterns - beyond ST-segment elevation - that indicate a heart attack and the need for emergency reperfusion? 🏥📈 Discover the new acute coronary syndromes guideline 2025 at our clinical webinar. 🔎 heartfoundation-au.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Heart Foundation Walking is running a special promotion during Men's Health Week (9-15 June 2025) for men to join or start a walking group. There are 400 x 'I ❤️ walking socks' to win. @heartfoundationau.bsky.social Find out more: www.menshealthweekevents.com/heart_founda...