Heart Foundation

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

After an incredible round of applications, we are excited to have uncovered “Twenty of the Best” big, bold ideas that have the potential to change the cardiovascular landscape in Australia and beyond. 🎤 Next stop: at our exclusive Catalyst Showcase, the finalists will pitch their ideas to the Heart Foundation and Catalyst Advisors, as well as a diverse audience of investors and donors. ❤️ Congratulations to all who will be presenting - we can’t wait to showcase your innovation and excellence to all attendees. Stay tuned as we reveal more about our finalists and how you can be part of the journey! 💡 Peter Meikle Girish Dwivedi Abdul Rahman Ihdayhid Joshua Lewis Jiawen Li Dr Charles Lindall Saeid Nahavandi, FTSE, FIEEE Carissa Bonner Shane Nanayakkara Greg Page Julie Redfern AM ♡ Kylie Gwynne Elizabeth Morgan-Brett OLY Lauren Ball Terence Dwyer Kathy Trieu Jennifer Gamble Tin Kyaw Alex Pinto

Did you know that where you live can affect your heart health? Learn more by visiting 👉 https://lnkd.in/gMmXzfZk Walkability in Less Advantaged Areas #BuiltEnvironment #HealthyDesign

With more than 4 million students to return to classrooms across the country in the coming weeks, the Heart Foundation is urging parents to read nutrition information on food labels and not be fooled by misleading marketing tactics which take advantage of their healthy intentions. Read more on the efforts to help make it easier for Australians to make heart healthy food choices. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejdvXuD4

📢 Calling all changemakers! 🚀 The Active Australia Innovation Challenge is back for 2025, offering community grants of up to $30,000 to bring innovative ideas to life and help Australians lead more active lifestyles. Whether you’re part of a school, university, or community group, this is your chance to make a real difference, especially for priority groups such as: 💛 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples 🌏 People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds 🦽 People living with a disability 🌄 Those in regional or remote areas Since 2018, 55 communities have been empowered to get moving. Will yours be next? Applications open Monday 3 February. Don’t miss out! Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eGxhHH7x

Are you caring for someone after a heart attack? It can be tough to juggle their needs and your own wellbeing - but you don’t have to do it alone 🤝 Join the Heart Foundation's FREE MyHeart MyLife online support program! Over 12 weeks, you’ll receive bite-sized articles, videos, text messages and emails to help you support your loved one. You’ll also get access to the MyHeart MyLife online support community to connect with others on a similar journey ❤️ Take care of yourself while caring for them. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/endHqMFV

📣 We're thrilled to announce that the Heart Foundation and HeartKids Limited are joining forces for the first time in a partnership which will accelerate their work towards a shared vision for all Australians impacted by Childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD) to live happy, healthier and more productive lives. ❤️ For more on this exciting partnership and the potential impact, read the full announcement here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQN2Mt4u

Did you know that more than 50% of Australians don’t have a legally binding Will? It’s a vital step in ensuring your loved ones are cared for—now and long into the future. ❤️ For a limited time, you can take this important step at no cost. Our partners at Willed are offering a FREE will-writing service, allowing you to secure your legacy in just 10 minutes, all from the comfort of your home. 🙌 As part of the process, you’ll also have the option to leave a meaningful gift to the Heart Foundation, helping us continue our work to improve heart disease prevention and care for generations to come. https://lnkd.in/gZhpVHw3

The Heart Foundation and the Australian Sudden Cardiac Arrest Alliance are excited to invite you to the 2nd International Sports and Cardiac Arrest Australia Symposium, set against the picturesque backdrop of Mantra Lorne, Victoria from 7-9th March. Join us for an enriching experience focused on best practices, the latest evidence, and collaborative networks to enhance cardiology care in our communities: ✅ Australia’s greatest marathon runner, Rob de Castella AO MBE will share how he has fostered a generation of First Nations marathon runners and community leaders. ✅ An expert panel of national and international speakers, including Prof Eloi Marijon (Paris), Dr Bo Gregers Winkel (Copenhagen), Prof Michael Papadakis (London) and Prof Mark Haykowsky (Alberta) will present live interactive demonstrations and case discissions. ✅ The Cardiac Arrest Summit will cover recent advances in diagnostics and our rapidly evolving appreciation of inherited risk; placing you at the forefront of lifesaving science. Save your spot now 👇 https://lnkd.in/e63iYwSq BIOTRONIK Bristol Myers Squibb Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand GE HealthCare Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research Vyaire Medical

In 2025, many Australians are concerned with vaping, and the affect it is having on adolescents. Vaping has been found to have a profound effect on heart health and has become a public health issue that needs to be addressed 🤝 We are taking action by funding researchers like Dr Courtney Barnes, from University of Newcastle to create evidence-based strategies that prevent e-cigarette use amongst adolescents. 🔬🩺 If you want to help support positive change, donate NOW❤️ 👉https://lnkd.in/enPBGsCU