Heart Foundation

We’re Australia’s leading heart health charity ❤️

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

📢 Attention researchers! The Heart Foundation’s 2026 research funding opportunities opening soon.
From emerging cardiovascular researchers to established leaders, plan your applications now
👉 https://t.co/C8cCpDkFKc

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

It's World No Tobacco Day 🚭
So let's highlight some of the incredible work being done to protect young people in Australian from the harms of vaping and smoking 👉
Read more here: https://t.co/rL3JyZJOs7

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

How can health systems better address obesity to prevent CVD?

Join our @worldheartfed #WHA79 side event (Geneva or online) on 18 May to explore practical, system-wide solutions.

In-person: https://t.co/RgaOIheNnG

Online: https://t.co/nzNa0WdwGg

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

BREAKING📣New research from Prof Joshua Lewis, @EdithCowanUni & his team has successfully shown that AI can detect a marker of heart disease from DEXA bone density machine scans, unlocking a cost-effective way of preventing heart disease before it strikes. https://t.co/7WnxyrRKmT

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

What a WEEK! 😍 A huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of Heart Week 2026 so far... It’s not too late to get involved 🤝 Learn more: https://t.co/8NzqHdyYGd

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

It’s officially Heart Week!

Here’s how you can get involved and spread the word 🫡

Learn more: https://t.co/VZMYLakA3L

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

Heart Week is NEXT WEEK! 🚨

1️⃣ Discover the latest clinical resources
2️⃣ Enter our Heart Week creative display competition
3️⃣ Download your free promo pack

🔗 https://t.co/oxKaVeswwF

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Join us for our latest clinical webinar 🎥👩‍⚕️

👉 Reserve your spot today = https://t.co/o8XnD9JkJe

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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: https://t.co/iULabEbNZR

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

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: https://t.co/ZWzaHz0DWH

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

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: https://t.co/kLAPQG7zCN

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

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: https://t.co/TGmnyDGYGs

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

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: https://t.co/SrD0017zMz

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

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 🔗 https://t.co/DCofXlLJCl

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

Applications are OPEN for Postdoctoral Fellowships! Designed to help early career researchers build independence, strengthen their track record, and attract future funding. Apply now: https://t.co/1sZlFbg2mF

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

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 🔗 https://t.co/teSPRKAdyI

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

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: https://t.co/sCO0nODvL9

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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 https://t.co/1wTIQx5UJY

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

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.

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

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: https://t.co/WTWZtkZvcb

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

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 https://t.co/sCO0nODvL9