Health services are continuing to endure many challenges maintaining cardiac rehabilitation services in the current climate. Visit the Members Centre to access resources to support practitioners, and patients who might not be able to access cardiac rehabilitation. Please consider becoming a member to access ongoing support and resources.

Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association

The Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association is the peak body which provides support and advocacy for multidisciplinary health professionals to deliver evidence-based best practice across the continuum of cardiovascular care. We aim to empower health professionals to achieve optimal and equitable outcomes for all affected by cardiovascular disease.

Find a service

The national cardiac rehabilitation services online map is a joint initiative between the Heart Foundation and the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association (ACRA).

National Cardiac Rehabilitation Quality Indicators

To find out what data your program should be collecting

Upcoming events

Don't miss out on our upcoming events for clinicians and researchers with an interest in cardiac rehab and secondary prevention. We offer a range of state-based, national and online events at significant discounts to members.

Dr Bruce Shirazi, Rehabilitation Specialist, Frankston and Parkdale, Victoria

Cardiac rehabilitation gets you better, faster and to a higher level than being left to manage on your own.

Latest news

Health professionals can take advantage of the Heart Foundation’s walking framework to start walking groups

July 12, 2024

The Heart Foundation’s walking framework makes it easy for health professionals to start walking groups from their place of work. The walking framework provides support around identifying your best walk,…

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Refer your clients to Heart Foundation Walking

July 11, 2024

Heart Foundation Walking is a free national walking program that offers Personal Walking Plans and walking groups. Personal Walking Plans are 6-week, progressive walking plans that are tailored to a…

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New research: share your views on mental health in the recovery of heart disease

October 13, 2023

The ACRA research and quality committee has recently endorsed a research project which is currently seeking volunteers to participate. Endorsement by ACRA demonstrates that the research has undergone review by…

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