Heart Foundation

Cardiovascular disease kills one person every 12 minutes. This needs to change. 💔 By pushing boundaries. By exploring new treatments. By continuing to inform. We can help save lives and improve lives. 💓 https://lnkd.in/d2murki

🎃 This Halloween, we're shining a light on heart attack statistics. ❤️ Are you at risk? It’s never too early or late to manage your risk of heart disease and improve your heart health. Reducing your risk of heart disease starts with knowing your risk factors and making positive lifestyle changes to lower your risk. 🤝 Many heart attacks and strokes can be prevented with healthy habits. These can include following eating a heart-healthy eating pattern, being physically active and not smoking 📉. Discover your risk factors and the steps you can take to lower your risk on our website👉 https://lnkd.in/gHF2ETZ6

We are thrilled to announce that nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2024 NSW Ministerial Awards for Cardiovascular Research. 🚀 Do you know an exceptional NSW cardiovascular researcher? Nominate them for one of the following categories here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gjp6w5Z5 ✅ Cardiovascular Research Excellence ✅ Rising Star in Cardiovascular Research ✅ PhD Rising Star in Cardiovascular Research This prestigious award, presented by The Hon. David Harris MP, Minister for Medical Research, recognises outstanding contributions to research in cardiovascular diseases, including diabetes, stroke, and renal disease. 

🚨THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE🚨 to sign up to our Skip Your Way for 30 days challenge! This November, we're calling on Australians both young and young at heart to rediscover the joy of skipping🏃♀️. Whether you are a complete beginner or seasoned skipper, the challenge is designed to strengthen your heart, whilst raising funds to help the hearts of others! ❤️👩⚕️SIGN UP NOW 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghY6VSbW

Did you know that around 1 in 3 Australian adults have high blood pressure? The good news is there are plenty of steps you can take to lower your blood pressure to a safe level or reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure. 📢 Join Pressure Wise: A FREE Community Education Event on blood pressure and heart disease. Whether you choose to attend in person or online, this hybrid event offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you take control of your heart health. You'll learn about blood pressure management and heart health, understand what's involved in a Heart Health Check and get tips and advice from real health experts. 🗓️ Date: Saturday 30 November 📍 Location: University of Sydney, NSW (or join us online!) 🕒 Time: 10:30-11:30AM AEDT Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g-vgkCNT

The Heart Foundation is pleased to announce $13.7 million in funding to support 66 new researchers and projects aimed at improving cardiovascular health across Australia. Congratulations to the successful researchers and their teams! #grantrecipient #research #cardiovascularresearch #Australianresearch

It's the final Coastrek of 2024! 👏 Goodluck to all the amazing trekkers taking part in Coastrek Margaret River today 🎉 These champions will be hiking 20km or 35km between Yallingup and Dunsborough along the Cape to Cape track! So far they've fundraised an incredible $488,126 in support of their own hearts, the hearts of those they love and the hearts of all Australians. THANK YOU to everyone who has donated and fundraised - your contributions make a real difference, and we are beyond grateful for every bit of support ❤️ We'll be cheering you on at the finish line! 👋🏁 P.S Don't forget to get those final donations in! Wild Women On Top

Missed the International Research Challenge on Women's Cardiovascular Health Q&A webinar? Catch up on the recording https://lnkd.in/gJh4fD_k This funding opportunity is structured as an international, multi-institutional, and multi-disciplinary research network grant that brings together experts from around the world to collaboratively execute a research program delivering impacts that no single continent, country, or institution could achieve on its own – to read more, visit the GCRFF webpage here https://lnkd.in/giHS82J2

Check out our tips to help YOU prepare for your Skip Your Way for 30 days challenge! This November, we're calling on Australians both young and young at heart to rediscover the joy of skipping🏃♀️☺️. Join us for 30 days of fun with our Skip Your Way for 30 Days challenge, SIGN UP HERE👉 https://lnkd.in/g5KBV9DB

For someone in cardiac arrest, every minute counts ⏰💥 Learn what you can do to help save a life from Greg Page, original yellow wiggle, survivor of sudden cardiac arrest, and founder of charity Heart of the Nation Australia👇