Transforming Health Together
We drive strategic initiatives to create a thriving cardiovascular research sector tackling, our biggest health burden.
Clinical Themes Initiatives
Our Clinical Themes Initiative brings the sector together to drive coordinated, mission-led strategies for cardiovascular disease. The Initiative fosters national multidisciplinary collaborations to prioritise and address unmet needs in hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease, stroke and arrhythmia.
Health Leadership Research Forum
The Health Leadership Research Forum is a government engagement platform connecting health systems with the research sector. It brings together health leaders, researchers, and data experts to identify system priorities where research can drive solutions and evaluate impact.
Capacity Building
We support the development and leadership of Early- and Mid-Career Researchers by providing access to senior researchers and broader networks through mentoring and professional development programs. Our annual EMCR Summit further drives national action to strengthen workforce sustainability in cardiovascular research.
Advocacy
We present a unified voice and advocate for the research sector, championing strategic investment, research translation, and the essential role of discovery in improving health outcomes. We advocate for funding and policy that supports bold, mission-focused research and innovative strategies to address cardiovascular disease, Australia’s number one killer.
Celebrating Achievement through the ACvA Awards
The ACvA Awards recognise outstanding contributions to healthcare innovation and leadership. Join us in honouring those who are making a significant impact in the field.
Achievement is recognised acros three award categories:
- Game Changer Award
- Mentor Award
- Translation Award
You can nominate yourself, an individual or group who has made a significant achievement or impact in cardiovascular disease.
Read More About Our Work
ACvA works at the intersection of research and health systems to drive meaningful change. Learn more about our exciting projects and our impact on the blog.
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.
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.
Professor Natasha Lannin - Shaping National Priorities for Stroke Rehabilitation
ACvA Board Director Professor Natasha Lannin’s path to becoming a clinician researcher in stroke rehabilitation wasn’t a straight line. Originally studying architecture, her life changed when a family member was involved in a serious accident.
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