Heart Research Australia

02/09/2026

Skip the socks this Father's Day! 🎁

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Imagine his face if he wins a luxury Lexus RX 450h+, $175,000 in cashable gold bullion, and shopping vouchers! 😱

The best part? Half of your $10 ticket comes directly to Heart Research Australia to fund life-saving research. ❤️

Give Dad a gift he will actually love and support a great cause - buy your tickets via the link in our bio or directly at https://www.playforpurpose.com.au/heart-research-australia. Just make sure to tick "This purchase is a gift". 🫶

Play For Purpose

24/08/2026

Staying active isn't always straightforward, especially when you're navigating chronic pain. 💗

If flare-ups have ever made you feel like your only options are pushing through the pain or stopping altogether, this one's for you.

Our friends at (powered by Exercise & Sports Science Australia) have shared some reassuring, practical guidance from ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist James Wallace on how to keep moving safely, even through a flare-up.

Movement doesn't have to mean "just dealing with it." With the right approach, you can protect your heart health, strength and confidence, without making symptoms worse.

📖 Read the full article and download the free fact sheet at https://heartresearch.com.au/chronic-pain-flare-ups-and-exercise-how-to-keep-moving-safely/ or via the link in our bio.

💛 A big thank you to Exercise Right and James Wallace for letting us share this with our Heart Health Club community.

20/08/2026

Is writing your Will still on your to do list? 🗒️

Right now, our online Will partner Safewill is offering a free Will, making it easier than ever to ensure those you love are looked after.

A gift to Heart Research Australia, large or small, can help fund the life-saving breakthroughs of tomorrow.

Start your free Will today: https://safewill.com/hroz

20/08/2026

Speaking with Nine.com.au, cardiologist and Heart Research Australia spokesperson Dr Edward Barin shared why our 4Ms approach is the most sustainable way to protect your heart:

🚶 Move: Keep moving at any age and at any level of fitness.
🥗 Meals: Eat intelligently and focus on balance rather than restrictive diets.
🩺 Measurement: Know your key numbers, including blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.
🧠 Mental approach: Stay optimistic, manage stress, and protect your emotional wellbeing.

You do not need an extreme routine to make a genuine difference to your heart.



Read the article with Dr Barin here:

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17/08/2026

When you buy a raffle ticket to support vital heart research before 11:59pm AEST this Wednesday 19 August 2026 - not only will you be the main draw which has 395 prizes PLUS the $10K Early Bird draw - you’ll also automatically go into our exclusive 72 hour bonus draw to win a $2,500 VISA voucher. 💸💰

🔗Buy your tickets before Wednesday at https://www.playforpurpose.com.au/heart-research-australia or via the link in our bio.

10/08/2026

"He brought colour to other people’s lives." That is how Clare Delaney remembers her father, Anthony.

When Anthony died suddenly from a heart attack at just 59, Clare was only 23. Heart disease had already taken Anthony’s father, Donald, at just 38. Two generations cut far too short.

Yet, advances in care and 40 years of medical research meant Anthony lived 20 years longer than his father, giving him two decades to be a husband, father, and grandfather.

Watch Clare share her family's story and see the lasting impact of four decades of life-saving heart research.

Watch the full story: https://heartresearch.com.au/40GIW/

28/07/2026

Huge congratulations to our wonderful ambassador, Jennifer O'Neill, for being named on the NSW Hidden Treasures Honour Roll. 👏🎊

Following her own lived experience with SCAD (spontaneous coronary artery dissection), Jennifer has become a tireless advocate for women's heart disease awareness. We are incredibly proud to have her voice supporting our campaign and shining a light on the need for dedicated research into women's health.

It was Jennifer O’Neill’s heart that helped her find her voice. Ten years ago she had her first heart attack at the age of 36 - an uncommon form known as

21/07/2026

The clock is ticking! ⏰ You only have until 8pm AEST this Thursday 23 July to grab your tickets to win a massive $350,000 First Prize Pack.

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And the best part? $5 from every $10 ticket sold comes directly back to support life-saving heart research.

Get your tickets now before the draw closes. Hit the link in our bio or click below to enter! 👇🎟️ https://www.playforpurpose.com.au/heart-research-australia

20/07/2026

Most of our researchers are cardiologists working with patients every day, which means they see firsthand how vital it is to get the latest life-saving treatments out of the lab and into the clinic.

Some of the researchers from our community, including Dr Jonathan Ciofani, Dr Avedis Ekmejian, Dr Usaid Allahwala, and Professor Ravinay Bhindi, recently published a paper tracking the new heart medications approved for government subsidy on the PBS in Australia and PHARMAC in New Zealand over the last three years.

What they found was a major trans-Tasman gap in patient care. While Australia's PBS expanded coverage to include 5 advanced new cardiovascular drugs, New Zealand's capped funding model meant only 1 major new heart failure treatment was approved.

This paper highlights how differing government funding structures leave New Zealand patients without public access to several life-saving therapies that are now readily available to Australians. You can read the full paper here:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1443950626004063

16/07/2026

On set today filming a video with Dr David Whalley, Cardiac Electrophysiologist, talking about atrial fibrillation and cardiac ablation. We're hoping this video will help patients and family members feel more confident and at ease about undergoing this procedure because we know that it can raise a lot of questions. ❤️

Royal North Shore Hospital