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Heart Research Australia raises funds for first-stage research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease - Australia's biggest killer.

Heart Research Australia (previously known as North Shore Heart Research Foundation), was established in 1986 by concerned cardiologists at Royal North Shore hospital who recognised the pressing need of finding new ways to reduce the high death rates and devastating impact heart disease has on the community. The funding Heart Research Australia has received over the years has expanded from research projects to also include PhD scholarships and post doctorates, two academic Chairs of Cardiology in association with the University of Sydney, specialist and support staff, research equipment and cardiac rehabilitation programs. Heart Research Australia is dedicated to funding first-stage, innovative research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. We’ve come so far, but there is still so much to be done

*Heart disease touches two out of three Australian families, and is responsible for killing more than four times as many women as breast cancer. With the increasing rate of diabetes and obesity in the community, it is predicted that deaths from heart disease will rise further still, making the need for medical breakthroughs even more urgent. Join our fight against heart disease. Our research is powered by your support. Every dollar raised and every minute of your time will contribute towards reducing the devastating impact heart disease has on Australians. How can you support life-saving heart research?

• Make a donation
• Support our campaigns
• Do your own fundraising
• Purchase a raffle
• Leave a bequest

Heart Research Australia depends entirely on the financial support of the community: individuals, community groups, trusts and foundations, and corporate organisations. To attract support we undertake cost-effective and appropriate fundraising activities. This in turn supports researchers in their quest for novel ways to reduce cardiovascular risk and morbidity. Through our newsletter, community events and other activities we also promote awareness of the urgent need to support heart research.

03/11/2026

💰 What would you do with an extra $10,000?

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And because $5 from every ticket goes directly to Heart Research Australia, you could win while helping fund life-saving heart research. ❤️

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15/10/2026

Would you know what to do if someone experienced a cardiac arrest?

Witnessing a cardiac arrest can be an incredibly confronting experience, however knowing how to respond can help you take those first important steps. When's someone's heart stops, every second counts, and early action can make a life-saving difference.

This Restart a Heart Day, we're sharing 3 simple actions to remember:

📞 CALL – Dial Triple Zero (000) if someone is unresponsive and not breathing normally.
❤️ PUSH – Start CPR, pushing hard and fast in the centre of the chest.
⚡ SHOCK – Use a defibrillator (AED) if available, following its instructions.

You don't need to be an expert. A Triple Zero operator can guide you through those first steps. Having access to a defibrillator helps assess the heart's rhythm, provide step-by-step voice instructions and will only advise a shock when one is needed.

👉 Learn how to recognise a cardiac arrest and respond: https://heartresearch.com.au/cardiac-arrest/

Could your experience help someone else? If you have survived a heart attack or cardiac arrest and feel comfortable sharing your experience, we would love to hear from you. Sharing your story can help others recognise the warning signs and learn what to do in an emergency. You can reach us at [email protected].

15/10/2026

You don't have to be a medical professional to use a defib: anyone can use one to save a life. ❤

The biggest hesitation people have during a cardiac arrest is the fear of making things worse, but you cannot hurt someone with an AED. In this video, Dan from ZOLL walks us through how an Automated External Defibrillator works and why you do not need any medical background to step in.

Devices like the ZOLL AED 3 assess the person's heart rhythm automatically, provide clear voice prompts to guide you through every step, and will only deliver a shock if it is genuinely needed.

This Restart a Heart Day, take a couple of minutes to watch Dan's walkthrough and familiarise yourself with AEDs. Confidence saves lives.

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14/10/2026

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For just $10, you could win a luxury Toyota Land Cruiser Sahara plus $150,000 in gold bullion.

Best of all, $5 of every ticket directly supports Heart Research Australia, funding vital research to help save more Australian lives.

Tickets are capped at 175,000 for even better odds of winning. Get yours before they sell out! Visit the link in our bio or below:
https://www.playforpurpose.com.au/heart-research-australia

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02/10/2026

40 years ago, Heart Research Australia began in a small hospital office with a typewriter, a $25,000 donation: that better treatments, earlier answers and more lives saved are possible.

From those humble beginnings, donor support has helped open doors for promising research, giving brilliant minds the opportunity to pursue ideas that may otherwise never have reached patients. Over four decades, this has funded pioneering work in stents during heart attacks, supported ambulance ECG technology that helped reduce treatment times, and backed breakthrough mini-heart testing systems.

None of this happens without people like you. Our donors, supporters, researchers, clinicians, staff and Board have all played a part in helping move promising ideas from the lab closer to patients and families who need them. Thank you for believing in the power of heart research, for standing beside us, and for giving heart to the future.

To explore the impact of 40 years of heart research, visit heartresearch.com.au/40years/

01/10/2026

In 1986, cardiologists at Royal North Shore Hospital founded Heart Research Australia because too many lives were being lost to heart disease.

40 years on, that mission has not changed. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, but research is shifting the odds. As Professor Gemma Figtree AM explains, science is moving towards earlier detection, including developing a simple blood test to identify risk and prevent heart attacks before they happen.

Every breakthrough begins with people who believe more can be done. Thank you to our community for 40 years of backing life-saving ideas and keeping families together for longer.

Join us as we look towards the next 40 years of keeping families together for longer.

Learn more about our 40-year journey at https://heartresearch.com.au/40-years or via the link in our bio.

30/09/2026

What can 12 more years mean to a family?

When Wendy O’Hanlon’s father, Hans, was told he needed pioneering open-heart surgery in the 1970s, his family was told it could give him another 12 years.

It gave him almost exactly that.

Those years though, were just so much more than a number. They meant his grandchildren got to know their Pa. There were games of chess, days on the golf course and memories that became such a special part of a family’s story.

Today, heart care looks very different, and as Heart Research Australia marks 40 years of backing cardiovascular research, the hope is that research can keep changing what heart disease means for families - identifying risk earlier, intervening sooner and perhaps one day preventing disease before it develops.

Read Wendy’s family story and discover why the research we back today could change what comes next for generations to come.

👉 Read the full story at or via the link in our bio. https://heartresearch.com.au/12-years-heart-research-family-story/

A huge thank you to the North Shore Times, Mosman Daily and Wentworth Courier for sharing this story with your readers as part of our 40th birthday celebrations!

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29/09/2026

Over the past decade, coronary heart disease death rates in Australia have fallen steadily, dropping from 70 to 44 per 100,000 people.

This is phenomenal progress, made possible through decades of research, improved treatments, early detection, and life-saving education. It is also a testament to the dedication of countless organisations, health professionals, educators, and community members who work tirelessly to improve heart health across Australia.

Research and education are working, and they are more important than ever.
We cannot lose momentum now, not when the progress is real, measurable, and changing lives.

We are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible for our researchers to keep searching for those breakthroughs that could change what heart disease means for Australian families in the future.

15/09/2026

Our 40th anniversary issue of the 'We Love Life' newsletter is officially live!

For four decades, your support has helped turn bold ideas into life-saving cardiac breakthroughs.

Inside this milestone edition:

❤ 40 years of cardiology breakthroughs
❤ Insights on the future of heart care from leading Australian researchers
❤ Inspiring stories from our patient community, ambassadors, and long-time supporters
❤ Visionary legacies powering future discoveries

Read it now via the link below or in our bio.

https://heartresearch.com.au/newsletter/september-2026-newsletter/

08/09/2026

Heart disease does not look the same for everyone, and understanding how conditions like INOCA impact women can change the way you approach your long-term health.

Visit our website to learn what makes women’s heart health unique, watch our expert discussions with cardiologist A/Prof Monique Watts and explore the full resource hub. https://heartresearch.com.au/women-and-heart-disease/

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St Leonards, NSW
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.heartresearch.com.au/

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