We're supporting the Heart Foundation's Heart Week from Monday 5 May to Sunday 11 May.
Heart disease remains Australia’s leading cause of death, with one Australian experiencing a heart attack or stroke every four minutes. This Heart Week, the Heart Foundation is encouraging you to take a critical step towards improving your heart health.
To support the week and help you prioritise your heart health, we're running various events and initiatives across our sites at Carlton Baths, North Melbourne Recreation Centre, North Melbourne Community Centre and Active Melbourne.
See what's on and how you can get involved below.
What's on
Resuscitate Your Mate
This interactive workshop will run on Monday 5 May at 10:30am at Carlton Baths. Learn the basics of CPR, defibrillation use and DRSABCD to see how you can help someone whose heart health may be compromised.
Walking Football 4 Health
Join us on Tuesday 6 May from 10:00am to 1:00pm at The Docklands Hub for this low-impact modified version of soccer. In between the football activity, there will be presentations from Diabetes Victoria, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood and Mental Health Foundation Australia.
Blood pressure tests
Get your blood pressure tested at Carlton Baths, North Melbourne Recreation Centre and North Melbourne Community Centre at the following times:
- Carlton Baths – Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10.00am to 12.00pm
- North Melbourne Recreation Centre – Monday and Wednesday, 10.30am to 12:00pm
- North Melbourne Community Centre – Friday 9.30am to 11.30am
There's no need to book – just turn up!
Heart Age Calculator
Available on site all week from Monday 5 May to Sunday 11 May. The Heart Age Calculator estimates your heart age to help you understand your risk of heart attack or stroke. Pop in to see us and learn more about your heart health – no booking required.