Heart Research Australia

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.