Heart health awareness begins in May. 

Heart Week, a national campaign to start conversations about heart health, runs from the 6th to the 12th of May annually. Australians are encouraged to reflect on their own heart health and speak with general practitioners about getting a heart check.

Heart attacks are the cause for 4% of all Australian deaths, almost 1 in 25. Over 150 Australians are hospitalised each day for heart attacks.

Heart Foundation are providing resources to the public outlining what a heart check is, how to conduct a heart check, information on risk factors, and information on healthy heart management and practices.

Heart Week promotes consideration for heart prioritisation across our nation and brings to light the realities and risk of heart diseases, conditions, and illnesses.