Heart Foundation

📢 Attention researchers! The Heart Foundation’s 2026 research funding opportunities opening soon. From emerging cardiovascular researchers to established leaders, plan your applications now 👉 heartfoundation.org.au/research/resea…

Applications are OPEN for First Nations Cardiovascular Health Grants! This program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led research to advance heart health equity in remote communities. Apply now: heartfoundation.org.au/research/resea…

Our latest Research Impact Report is hot off the press! 🗞️ Learn more about the remarkable discoveries, accomplishments and real-world impacts of our funded researchers: heartfoundation.org.au/research/our-r…

Applications for Heart Foundation Vanguard Grants are OPEN & close 15 May. Apply for funding to test feasibility for innovative CVD research and build evidence for larger studies. Apply now: heartfoundation.org.au/research/resea…

Data shows that in the event of a heart attack or cardiac arrest, women are less likely to receive CPR or defibrillation in public. Yamba Surf Life Saving Club is tackling this by implementing a CP-Her program, training with female manikins. Read more: abc.net.au/news/2026-03-2…

Applications are OPEN for  Postgraduate Scholarships! This program supports graduates to undertake research-based PhD/Master studies, growing the next generation of CVD researchers. Start your application today: heartfoundation.org.au/research/resea…

Leading into International Women’s Day we’re recognising the women turning driving progress in cardiovascular science, tackling inequity, and turning ideas into impact beyond the lab. Read their stories 🔗 heartfoundation.org.au/blog/celebrati…

Applications are OPEN for Postdoctoral Fellowships! Designed to help early career researchers build independence, strengthen their track record, and attract future funding. Apply now: heartfoundation.org.au/research/resea…

Healthcare professionals, this one’s for you 🫵🥜 Join our seminar with @NutsForLife to explore evidence behind heart‑healthy eating, practical ways to boost fibre intake, and how it supports cholesterol, blood pressure & weight management. Register 🔗 heartfoundation-au.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

ChampBuilders gets at‑risk students moving with structured boxercise + peer mentoring (with Headspace support) - and sessions led by Aus boxing champ Yusuf Chothia. Got an idea to boost activity? Score a grant up to $30K. Open until 1 Mar. Apply: heartfoundation.org.au/active-austral…

Australia’s response to heart valve disease is dangerously SLOW. This HVD Awareness Week we are bringing @HeartValveVoice's SLOW Symptoms campaign to Australia. Early detection can be as simple as a stethoscope check. Ask your GP or learn more at hearts4heart.org.au/event/heart-va…

We commend Food Ministers for taking the next step to make the Health Star Rating mandatory on all packaged foods. For public health & consumer choice: it will support making informed decisions & provide an incentive for manufacturers to put healthier products on our shelves.

Applications are OPEN for Future Leader Fellowships! The program is giving A/Prof @rebeccakozor momentum and confidence to lead research that changes lives. Are YOU an emerging leader in cardiovascular research? Apply now: heartfoundation.org.au/research/resea…

Torres Strait students are riding further, learning new skills and getting active every day with Pedal Power. 🚲✨ Got an idea to get your community moving? Active Australia Innovation Challenge grants up to $30K are open now. 👉 Apply now heartfoundation.org.au/active-austral…

Applications for the 2026 Active Australia Innovation Challenge are now open. 🙌 The Heart Foundation are awarding grants of up to $30,000 for NEW innovative ideas that get people moving. Follow the link for more information on the submission process. heartfoundation.org.au/active-austral…

"This is the biggest investment in heart disease in women globally. It builds on the growing recognition around sex differences in health," Professor Martha Hickey (@UniMelb). Read more via @TheAustralian theaustralian.com.au/health/medical… @The_GCRFF @TheBHF @ZMallat @Cambridge_Uni

Read more here: heartfoundation.org.au/media-releases… (2/2)

Global research network led by Prof Martha Hickey (@UniMelb) & Prof @ZMallat (@Cambridge_Uni) will launch SHE-HEALS with US$10m from the @GCRFF to study the impact of menopause on heart health & launch the largest clinical trial to detect silent changes in arteries. (1/2) @TheBHF

@adelaide_life Appreciate your support! It's rough out there in the comments section 👍

Thank you @heartfoundation for being a voice of reason and science, and for your epic responses in the comments 🙌 We need more health organisations speaking loudly about this... (post from facebook)

Just Announced 📣 From 12–14 November 2026, the @worldheartfed 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.🌏 heartfoundation.org.au/media-releases…