On Friday 5 May, the Australian Government announced the crucial extension of the Medicare Heart Health Check for another two years, ensuring millions of Australians can continue to access preventative measures to reduce their risk of heart attack or stroke.
We extend our gratitude to the Heart Foundation's dedicated partners and supporters, who worked tirelessly to advocate for this life-saving initiative. Your efforts have helped improve the heart health of many Australians and we are grateful for your unwavering commitment to this cause.
For more information, please refer to our
media release.
About Heart Health Checks
Heart disease remains the nation’s leading cause of death, tragically taking the life of one Australian every 30 minutes.
The Heart Health Check, a 20-minute check-up with your GP, is currently the only available Medicare item dedicated to the early detection and prevention of heart disease in Australia.
Heart Health Checks help us prevent heart disease before it strikes through the early screening and management of risk factors by your GP. Nearly 440,000 Australians have seen their GP for a Medicare subsidised Heart Health Check since they were introduced.
Find out more about the
Heart Health Check.
