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13/07/2026

Ageing well is about looking after your health today, so you can keep doing the things you enjoy tomorrow ❤️

If you're aged 65 or over, you may be at higher risk of serious respiratory diseases during winter. Taking simple steps to protect your health can help you stay well throughout flu season.

🚶 Regular gentle exercise, 🥗 eating well and 🤝 staying connected are all important ways to support your health as you get older.

To learn more about ways to help protect your respiratory health, speak with your GP, pharmacist or healthcare professional about the available options that may be best suited to you.

👉 For more information, visit: https://hearts4heart.org.au/heart-disease-and-vaccines-your-guide-to-staying-heart-smart/

Are you at risk of heart failure? Learn to recognise symptoms and speak with your GP about getting your heart checked. You've only got one heart. Don't fail it.

26/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported Heart Failure Awareness Week 2026 ❤️🫀

This week, together Kidney Health Australia , we helped shine a light on the connection between heart failure, kidney disease and other connected conditions that can impact long-term health outcomes - because the heart is connected to the entire body.

Throughout the week, we explored:
🩺 The signs and symptoms of heart failure
🤝 The link between heart failure and connected conditions
🩸 The importance of early detection and regular health checks

If you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms like breathlessness, fatigue, swelling or sudden weight gain, speak to your GP or healthcare professional.

To learn more about heart failure and connected conditions, visit https://hearts4heart.org.au/event/heart-failure-awareness-week-22-28-june-2026/

You've only got one heart. Don’t fail it.

25/06/2026

Could you recognise the signs and symptoms of heart failure? ❤️🫀

Symptoms can develop gradually or suddenly and are often mistaken for other health conditions, making early detection more difficult.

Common signs can include:
🫁 Breathlessness
🥱 Fatigue
🦵 Swelling in the legs, ankles or abdomen
⚖️ Sudden weight gain
🛏️ Difficulty sleeping when lying down

This Heart Failure Awareness Week, we are partnering with Kidney Health Australia to encourage Australians to better understand the link between heart failure and other connected conditions, such as kidney disease - because when one condition worsens, others often follow.

Beyond the physical impact, these conditions can also place a significant financial burden on individuals and families. The annual individual cost of living with heart failure can be as high as $18,000, and even higher for those living with both heart failure and a connected condition.

Knowing the signs and taking action early can help improve long-term health outcomes. If something doesn’t feel right, speak to your GP or healthcare professional.

Heart failure can be detected through simple tests like stethoscope checks, blood tests and routine health assessments. 🩺

Visit https://hearts4heart.org.au/event/heart-failure-awareness-week-22-28-june-2026/ to learn more.

24/06/2026

For more than 30 years, Adam lived with kidney disease. What he didn’t realise was how closely it was connected to his heart health. ❤️🩺

Over time, his condition led to heart attacks, bypass surgery, heart failure and dialysis complications that changed his life forever.

Now, after receiving a kidney transplant, he’s sharing his story to help others understand the powerful connection between the heart and kidneys - and why early action matters.

“If you ever experience chest pain or shortness of breath, don’t ignore it.”

This Heart Failure Awareness Week, hearts4heart and Kidney Health Australia are encouraging Australians to learn more about connected conditions and the signs you shouldn’t ignore.

Visit https://hearts4heart.org.au/event/heart-failure-awareness-week-22-28-june-2026/ to learn more.

23/06/2026

🏆 Exciting news! hearts4heart has been nominated for NGO of the Year in the 2026 Health Industry Hub Awards.

This nomination recognises the incredible impact our community has made over the past year. Together, we've raised awareness of heart disease, empowered people with lived experience to share their stories, and helped ensure patient voices are helping shape healthcare, research and policy.

Every story shared, every campaign supported, every advocate trained, and every conversation started has contributed to meaningful change for people living with heart disease across Australia and New Zealand. ❤️

🗳️ Voting closes on 3 August.

Vote here: https://www.healthindustryhub.com.au/voting-form-2026-health-industry-hub-awards-excellence-in-communications/

Thank you for being part of our journey and helping us create a better future for people living with heart disease.

22/06/2026

Did you know your heart and kidneys work closely together to keep your body healthy? ❤️🩺

When one isn’t functioning properly, it can place extra strain on the other. In fact, many people living with heart failure are also managing chronic kidney disease. It is one of the most common and serious connected conditions of heart failure - yet awareness of this connection remains low.

That’s why hearts4heart and Kidney Health Australia are encouraging Australians to better understand the link between heart failure, kidney health and other connected conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.

Knowing the signs, staying on top of regular health checks, and taking action early can make a real difference to long-term health outcomes.

If you’re living with heart failure, or you’ve experienced a heart attack, it’s essential to have regular Kidney Health Checks every 2 years.

To see if you are at increased risk of kidney disease, visit kidney.org.au/kidneyrisktest. It’s a quick 2-minute test that could save you from kidney failure.

21/06/2026

Today marks the start of Heart Failure Awareness Week 2026 ❤️🫀

Heart failure affects around half a million Australians and rarely exists in isolation. Many people living with heart failure are also managing other connected conditions, like chronic kidney disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.

Heart failure can be detected through simple tests like stethoscope checks, blood tests and routine health assessments.

This year, is proud to partner with Health Australia to shine a light on the important connection between heart failure and kidney disease.

This week, we’ll be helping Australians better understand:
🤝 The link between heart failure and connected conditions
🩺 The signs and symptoms to look out for
🩸 The importance of early detection

Join us this week as we raise awareness, share important information, and encourage Australians to take control of their heart health.

For more information, visit https://hearts4heart.org.au/event/heart-failure-awareness-week-22-28-june-2026/ where you can access patient-friendly resources to help you no matter where you’re at in your journey.

11/06/2026

❤️ Protect your heart health this winter ❤️

Did you know that people living with heart disease and other chronic conditions may have lower or compromised immunity, increasing their risk of complications from seasonal illnesses such as the flu, pneumonia and RSV?

Taking steps to protect your heart health during winter is important. Whether it's enjoying a round of golf, spending time with loved ones, staying active, or participating in your favourite hobbies, vaccination may be one way to help reduce your risk of illness and support your overall wellbeing.

Heart disease and other chronic conditions can make it harder for your body to fight off infections. Vaccines work by training your immune system to recognise and respond to viruses and bacteria more quickly, helping to support protection against infection and related complications.

Speak with your trusted GP, pharmacist or healthcare professional about which vaccines may be right for you.

👉 Learn more about heart health and vaccines: https://hearts4heart.org.au/heart-disease-and-vaccines-your-guide-to-staying-heart-smart/

Vaccines strengthen your immune system by introducing a harmless part of a virus or bacteria in a safe and controlled manner and training your body to recognise parts of a virus, bacteria and other foreign substances, known as antigens.

27/05/2026

❤️ hearts4heart is proud to support the growing movement.

Bringing sporting clubs and community groups together to help raise awareness of heart disease and sudden cardiac arrest, which impacts thousands of Australians every year, often without warning and often in community settings like local sports grounds.

Why should your club or community group join

Because it’s more than a game. It’s about being ready when it matters most.

🔴 Raise awareness of heart disease and cardiac arrest
🔴 Show leadership in player, fan & community safety
🔴 Be part of a movement that saves lives

Sign up today and turn your club red: https://makeitred.org/signup

20/05/2026

Adults are 6 times more likely to have a heart attack within 7 days of an influenza infection.

Winter illnesses like flu, pneumonia and RSV can increase the risk of serious complications, particularly for people living with heart disease. 🫀

Vaccination can help reduce your risk of serious illness and support heart-smart protection this winter. Vaccines are widely available, with free access for eligible people under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).

Speak with your GP, pharmacist or healthcare professional about which vaccines may be right for you.

📥 Download our free Guide to Staying Heart-Smart to learn more about heart disease, winter infections and vaccines:https://hearts4heart.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hearts4heart-staying-heart-smart-this-winter.pdf