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Strengthening Strategy, Connection and Collaboration

The recent ACvA Members’ Forum in Melbourne was an invaluable opportunity for members to connect face-to-face, share updates on key initiatives, and contribute to shaping our collective future
September 24, 2025
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Press Release: New National Stroke Rehabilitation Framework Receives ACvA Funding

August 18, 2025
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Dr Andrew Goodman - Walking Together Towards Better Blood Pressure Management

August 18, 2025
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Professor Natasha Lannin - Shaping National Priorities for Stroke Rehabilitation

May 20, 2025
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Strengthening Strategy, Connection and Collaboration

The recent ACvA Members’ Forum in Melbourne was an invaluable opportunity for members to connect face-to-face, share updates on key initiatives, and contribute to shaping our collective future
September 24, 2025
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Her Heart Conference 2025

The Her Heart Conference 2025 is coming up on 11 October at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne.
September 19, 2025
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2025 National Cardiovascular Data Summit

We're just back from our National Cardiovascular Data Summit held in Canberra last Friday 27 June.Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of mortality in Australia and we see data playing an integral role in improving patient outcomes.
June 25, 2025
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Dr Julee McDonagh - Improving Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients Affected by Frailty

Dr. Julee McDonagh’s career journey from nursing to research has always been driven by a desire to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes. Like many researchers, her direction has been shaped by chance encounters, sideways roles and inspirational colleagues.
April 10, 2025
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Press Release: National Initiative Aims to Improve Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients Affected by Frailty

Approximately 50% of adults living with Heart Failure are classified as frail, resulting in poorer health outcomes, higher hospitalisations, and increased mortality rates.
March 24, 2025
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Press Release: Cardiovascular and Stroke Research Excellence celebrated at ACvA Awards

Australia’s visionary cardiovascular and stroke researchers were honoured last night at the annual Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA) Excellence in Cardiovascular Research Awards.
February 20, 2025
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March 2025
An Expert Opinion on the Management of Frailty in Heart Failure from the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance National Taskforce
paper published in Journal 'Heart, Lung, & Circulation'
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March 2025
State of Stroke Rehabilitation in Australia: A WHO STARS Assessment to Identify Strengths and Gaps Across Policy, Practice and Funding
Paper published in Journal 'Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports'
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December 2024
Unmet Needs and Opportunities for Australian Innovation and Clinical Research to Improve Quality of Life and Outcomes in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease
Paper published in 'Heart, Lung and Circulation'
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November 2024
Cardiovascular Workforce Sustainability Sector Consultation: Recommendations From an Australian Stakeholder Summit
Paper published in Journal 'Heart, Lung, & Circulation'
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November 2024
The National Cardiovascular Health Leadership Research Forum: A New Data-Driven Model Placing Research at the Centre of Improving Patient Outcomes
paper published in Journal 'Medical Journal of Australia' Open Access
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November 2024
Research Priorities for Atrial Fibrillation in Australia: A Statement From the Australian CardiovascularAlliance Clinical Arrhythmia Theme
Paper published in Journal 'Heart, Lung, & Circulation'
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