Heart Foundation AU
@heartfoundationau.bsky.social
Our vision is an Australia where heart health is achievable by all. ❤️ You can help us fund life-saving heart research and keep more families together.🔬
🔗 https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/
🔗 https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/
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...
@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...
Heart Foundation selected to host 2026 World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease in Perth | Heart Foundation
The World Heart Federation has selected the National Heart Foundation of Australia to host the World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) in Perth next year.
www.heartfoundation.org.au
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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...
@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
It's time we understand women’s hearts better, visit https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/womens-hearts
November 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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
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...
November 13, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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...
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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.
October 25, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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.
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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 🙏
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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...
Find out more about our newly funded researchers and their groundbreaking work. www.heartfoundation.org.au/research?&ut...
October 27, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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 🙏
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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.
October 31, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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.
A Heart Foundation Catalyst Partner making healthcare more equitable through science-driven innovation.
2025 Prize for New Innovators: Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo
YouTube video by Department of Industry, Science and Resources
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November 7, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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.
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.
Heart Foundation welcomes bulk-billing expansion
The Heart Foundation has welcomed the Australian Government’s bulk-billing expansion which will help more people see a GP for heart disease prevention and management.
www.heartfoundation.org.au
November 5, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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
November 3, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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...
Find out more about our newly funded researchers and their groundbreaking work. www.heartfoundation.org.au/research?&ut...
October 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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...
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...
Your guide to living well with heart disease | Heart Foundation
Feeling overwhelmed after a heart disease diagnosis is completely normal. If this sounds like you, this guide offers seven steps you can take to look after your heart and live well with heart disease.
www.heartfoundation.org.au
October 9, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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
Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum
The Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum (GCRFF) is a global partnership of major funders accelerating international research in heart, stroke, and circulatory diseases. Founded in 2018, GCRFF...
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September 30, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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. ❤️
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. ❤️
September 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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. ❤️
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!
September 4, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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
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
September 1, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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
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. ⤵️
August 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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
August 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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
Great read w/ contributions from HF Catalyst Partner @proflaurenball.bsky.social @theconversation.com
Can I eat instant noodles every day? What does it do to my health?
While instant noodles offer comfort and familiarity, their nutritional profile has room for improvement. You can upgrade your bowl with a few easy additions.
theconversation.com
August 18, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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
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
✏️ 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
August 11, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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
✏️ 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
Is it time you booked a Heart Health Check with your GP? 👩⚕️ Learn more: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/your-heart/heart-health-checks
August 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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
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...
July 31, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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.
Find key updates on echo screening, primary and secondary prophylaxis, new tech and more.
ARF and RHD Guideline - RHD Menzies
(Available online only) Aunty Vicki Wade and Dr James Marangou talk about the 2025 Guideline. HERE (6:07mins) The Australian guideline for prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever...
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July 29, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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.
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 👏
July 28, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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. 🔗👇
Heart Foundation appoints A/Prof Mo Dirani as first-ever Entrepreneur-in-Residence | Heart Foundation
David Lloyd, Heart Foundation CEO, shares the news that renowned inventor and medical entrepreneur, Associate Professor Mohamed (Mo) Dirani, has been appointed to the position of Entrepreneur-in-Resid...
www.heartfoundation.org.au
July 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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...
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...
Research Q&A with Dr Jarmon Lees | Heart Foundation
Translating new therapies for Friedreich ataxia heart disease
www.heartfoundation.org.au
July 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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...
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...