Heart Support Australia

04/12/2025

🌍💙International Volunteer Day 2025 💙🌍
Today we celebrate our incredible Heart Support Australia volunteers — Hospital Patient Visitors and Peer Support Group Leaders — who bring hope, comfort, and connection to so many.

Every contribution matters, and together you make a world of difference.

Thank you for being the heart of our mission. ❤️

26/11/2025

For the 2.1 million Australians impacted by high cholesterol, the risks often go unnoticed. Left untreated, plaque continues to silently build up in your blood vessels, potentially leading to serious complications.

Thanks to modern day therapies, treating high cholesterol can be easy with a wide range on new therapies now available to people with high cholesterol from a simple tablet to a fortnightly or even a six-monthly injection. 💊💉

That’s why this week, we’ve partnered with Advara HeartCare Australia’s national and leading cardiology provider to raise awareness of detecting heart disease early before it is too late. ❤

It’s important to speak to your GP or see a Cardiologist early about a heart check to Know Your Numbers and Treat Your Risk. ✅

For more information about cholesterol and patient-friendly resources to support your heart health journey, visit www.cholesterolawarenessweek.com.au or www.knowyournumberstreatyourrisk.com.au for more information.

23/11/2025

We all have it, we all need it—but what is cholesterol and how does it impact our heart health?

This week is Cholesterol Awareness Week and Heart Support Australia has joined forces with Advara HeartCare to raise awareness of high cholesterol, its risks and the potential impact it can have on your life. ❤

Did you know that high levels of low-density lipoprotein (or LDL) cholesterol:

• Can build up in your blood vessels and cause blockages that can lead to heart attack or stroke.
• Is often referred to as a ‘silent disease’ due to its lack of noticeable symptoms.
• Is associated with certain lifestyle factors such as smoking, poor diet, lack of physical activity and alcohol consumption. Other risk factors include family history, age and certain comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity.
• Can be prevented and managed by getting regular blood tests to identify your LDL cholesterol levels

It is important to Know Your Numbers so you can Treat Your Risk. ✅

If you want to learn more about cholesterol, visit www.cholesterolawarenessweek.com.au or www.knowyournumberstreatyourrisk.com.au for more information.

Cholesterol Awareness Week Home / Cholesterol Awareness Week Cholesterol Awareness Week Cholesterol Awareness Week (24th-30th November 2025) is a national awareness campaign supported by Heart Support Australia, dedicated to improving understanding of cholesterol and cardiovascular disease risk. I...

15/11/2025

📢 Calling all women aged 18 and over! Do you want to help close the gender gap in heart health care?

The Women’s Heart Health Survey is run by Her Heart Australia every two years and is open now! Your responses will contribute to a better understanding of women’s experiences, awareness, and attitudes about heart health.

It’s completely anonymous, takes only 15 minutes, and is open to all women aged 18 and over - you don’t need to have had experience with heart disease.

Use your voice to make an impact in women’s heart health today!

🔗 Take the survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6BQC8B

09/11/2025

Heart Support Australia is pleased to be again teaming up with Australian Eggs to bring to you heart-healthy recipes.

Fresh, vibrant and good for your heart check out this Mediterranean Risoni Salad — light, flavourful and full of goodness, it is a great dish for entertaining and one that has our heart healthy tick of approval ✅ ❤️

https://www.australianeggs.org.au/recipes-and-cooking/risoni-salad?utm_campaign=Consumer+Emails&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_xHGc_Q9WBzjn6tvIbQLkI6iVMpY9fHfRfCR_Fa3XmdCA6-bL4U6jfRyQHDrTMJ38ufR0O4vHhpIQ75DAt_HodGWzBw0O2GtdjdvDSn2P2P-JlNjs&_hsmi=2&utm_content=2&utm_source=hs_email

28/10/2025

Heart Support Australia is pleased to announce the launch of our new Peer Support Groups in Gosford (NSW) and Quairading (WA).

These group provides support and connection for those impacted by heart disease.

For more information about our new groups or any of our other groups across the country please visit https://www.heartsupport.org.au/support/ ❤❤❤

22/10/2025

Macquarie Health offers Australia’s largest private cardiac rehabilitation program across Sydney and Melbourne.

The Heart Wellness Program provides individualised care for people with heart disease, guided by the latest evidence and delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of cardiac nurses, exercise physiologists, physiotherapists, dieticians, and psychologists.

Eligible patients can access 20 supervised sessions under private hospital cover, helping improve physical fitness and mental wellbeing.

For more information visit www.heartwellness.com.au ❤️

19/10/2025

Last week in Sydney, Heart Support Australia attended the Health Industry Hub Awards along with many key stakeholders and members from the Australian healthcare sector.

With an opening welcome by Managing Director and Founder Rozalina Sarkezians, along with keynote speeches by Martin Bowles and Dr Geoff Lester, it was a great evening which highlighted and acknowledged the amazing work being done within the healthcare sector with many companies, NGOs and individuals who were nominated for their excellence.

Heart Support Australia this year was a Finalist for NGO of the Year, which included a star studded list of finalists from across the country. 🎖️

We wish to congratulate all finalists and award winners on the night, and thank Health Industry Hub for the recognition as a finalist for such a prestigious award, which reflects our commitment to advancing the patient voice within cardiovascular disease healthcare policy. ❤️

09/10/2025

Thank you to Health Industry Hub for the opportunity for our CEO Dr Christian Verdicchio and Dr David O'Donnell CEO of Advara HeartCare to talk about the need to shift the mindset to appropriately tackle cardiovascular disease in Australia on World Heart Day.

This interview was truly unique bringing together the consumer and clinician voice together. ❤️

Coinciding with World Heart Day 2025, the theme Don’t Miss a Beat strikes a chord far beyond its clever wordplay. It reflects the urgency and complexity of the leading cause of death impacting the nation: cardiovascular disease. Dr David O’Donnell, Electrophysiologist and CEO of Advara Heartcare

28/09/2025

Today is World Heart Day. Heart Support Australia is proud to be a part of this years campaign to raise awareness of Heart Valve Disease.

In Australia, an estimated half a million Australians are living with Heart Valve Disease, with another 254,000 who are likely undiagnosed. These numbers are expected to grow, reaching around 336,000 by 2031 and 435,000 by 2051

This World Heart Day it’s important to know your rhythm. Listen to your heart. Act today, because every heartbeat tells a story.

Visit www.heartsupport.org.au or www.newheartvalve.com to learn more.

Check out the video here to learn more about heart valve disease. ❤️

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmZ-T01K0tk

In Australia, an estimated half a million Australians are living with Heart Valve Disease, with another 254,000 who are likely undiagnosed. These numbers are...

25/09/2025

Heart Support Australia is proud to welcome Becky Flores to the team as our new Administration Officer.

Becky oversees the organisation’s essential administrative services for our national programs. As a dedicated team member, she coordinates volunteer onboarding and maintains key systems that help ensure the smooth delivery of our Hospital Patient Visitor and Peer Support Group programs nationwide.

We also wish to acknowledge Alison Lamb, who recently departed Heart Support Australia after many years with the organisation. We thank her sincerely and wish her all the very best in her future.

To learn more about Becky and the Heart Support team, visit:
heartsupport.org.au/our-executive-team