Heartbeat Victoria

Heartbeat Victoria Heartbeat Victoria Council Inc.

is a not for profit organisation run solely by volunteers with a unique mission; to create and promote cardiac peer support groups for people living with heart disease and raise funds for vital cardiac equipment.

Ballarat event. All welcome.
28/05/2026

Ballarat event. All welcome.

26/05/2026

Great science starts with great people. Great people leads to greater impact.

That's why we're embedding leadership training across our organisation.

Our professional services staff recently completed a six-month course, and already it’s having a tremendous impact. Teams that were once siloed are now solving problems together. People are connecting in ways that weren't happening before.

Now we're extending that same investment to our academic leaders like Dr Corey Giles.

A new leader who recently established his own lab, Corey is looking to redefine how we understand and treat cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and metabolic conditions. Using systems medicine, his team view human health as an interconnected network rather than isolated risk factors — and that shift in perspective is unlocking entirely new ways to predict, prevent and treat disease. Leadership will be critical to realising this vision.

Winter issue of Heartbeat Happenings magazine
21/05/2026

Winter issue of Heartbeat Happenings magazine

This is your invitation to live better. Join us for a free evening of expert advice, healthy food, and inspiration to le...
19/05/2026

This is your invitation to live better. Join us for a free evening of expert advice, healthy food, and inspiration to learn how to make small changes in your life for a big impact.

We’ve been keeping hearts beating for one hundred years, making world-leading scientific discoveries that save lives. Now we’re bringing our expertise to you.

Renowned chef and ambassador Gary Mehigan will cook live, showing you how delicious food and good health can go hand in hand. Our researchers will share practical, evidence-based tips on how to transform your heart and body.

Enjoy a live dance performance with Melbourne Djembe, and take home Gary Mehigan's free recipe cards.

When: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Where: The Edge, Federation Square
Corner Flinders and Swanston Streets, Melbourne
Getting there
Pre-show from 5pm — If you want to arrive early, you could get moving with some yoga or join former elite cyclists Grace Brown and Baker Institute ambassador Matt Keenan on the Zwift stationary bikes.

We will get seated at 5:30pm. The show will conclude at 6:30pm with light refreshments served.

Seats are limited so book now.

Accessibility: Lift access | Wheelchair accessible


For more info, call (03) 8532 1111.

Heartbeat Victoria volunteers Christine, Leigh, and Alan and Alicja from Heart Foundation Walking Program at Bendigo Wel...
09/05/2026

Heartbeat Victoria volunteers Christine, Leigh, and Alan and Alicja from Heart Foundation Walking Program at Bendigo Wellness Expo on May 7th. All reported strong interest in the establishment of regular Bendigo walks for heart health. Thanks, Alicja for photos.

03/05/2026

Last Wednesday, we were pleased to welcome Lyn Bryce and Ross Jones from Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region, to present a generous cheque of $2,500 to our Cardiology Ward.

This contribution comes from the long-running Heartbeat Tournament, where local bowls clubs come together each year to raise funds in support of cardiac care at both Grampians Health Ballarat and St John of God Ballarat Hospital.

Since 1987, the tournament has raised an incredible $170,000, supporting heart health services across our community - a remarkable effort spanning nearly four decades.

We’re incredibly grateful for this ongoing support. Donations like this help us continue to enhance care, invest in equipment and support better outcomes for our patients close to home.

A big thank you to the Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region and everyone involved in the Heartbeat Tournament 🏆

Bendigo folk look out for Heartbeat at Bendigo Be Well, Be Connected Expo.
02/05/2026

Bendigo folk look out for Heartbeat at Bendigo Be Well, Be Connected Expo.

Ballarat Heart Week Walks
01/05/2026

Ballarat Heart Week Walks

Ballarat eventDelacombe Town Centre Thursday 11am Indoor Walk. Opportunity to walk, chat and connect with other folk ove...
01/05/2026

Ballarat event
Delacombe Town Centre Thursday 11am Indoor Walk.
Opportunity to walk, chat and connect with other folk over coffee each Thursday at 11am. Peaceful FREE 30 to 45 min INDOOR walk in Delacombe Town Centre.

Walk at your own pace and distance. This walk suits all fitness levels and includes opportunities to rest. All abilities are encouraged to participate. Clients with careers welcome. Walking aids welcome. Toilets on site. Pram friendly. On site free car parking. Optional cuppa after walk at own expense.

Look for Walk Leaders in red vests. It is ok to just arrive and walk.

This weekly walk is facilitated by Delacombe Town Centre and Heartbeat Ballarat Walking Groups. This weekly walk is registered with the Heart Foundation Walking Program.
Heartbeat Victoria Ballarat Branch offers peer support, exercise, and social connection opportunities. www.heartbeatvictoria.org.au [email protected]

The Ballarat Community Disability Expo held Wednesday April 29th, at Mars Sports was a great opportunity for Heartbeat B...
30/04/2026

The Ballarat Community Disability Expo held Wednesday April 29th, at Mars Sports was a great opportunity for Heartbeat Ballarat to promote the peer support, the exercise, and the social connection opportunities made available through Heartbeat Victoria locally.
Expo was an interesting half day with 32 varied stallholders and 207 attendees coming together to connect and learn. 350 Heartbeat walk time sheets and brochures were distributed along with heart stickers, and other small heart related novelties. (Thanks Leigh!).
Heartbeat Ballarat truly appreciated the opportunity to be a stallholder. And Alan, Leigh, and Barry for volunteering and operating the Heartbeat stall. Thanks also to President Mark V. for coordinating the printing of information leaflets and walk time sheets.

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Cardiac Peer Support Groups In Various Victoria Locations
Melbourne, VIC

Telephone

+61447377159

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