Monthly Updates - September 2025
Welcome 

Dear Colleague, 

Welcome to the September edition of the SOLVE-CHD monthly updates 2025. This monthly e-newsletter will keep you up to date with the key progress of the SOLVE-CHD projects and provide updates on our events and initiatives. Simply email solve-chd.info@sydney.edu.au if you wish to share/add anything from your area that is directly/indirectly related to the SOLVE-CHD program. We would also strongly encourage you to share your research highlights and successes that is relevant to cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention with us so that we can celebrate your achievements with our network. 
Parade Your Program this World Heart Day
Next Monday, 29th September, is World Heart Day! Are you ready to get involved, raise awareness, and celebrate heart health this year?
SOLVE-CHD's Creative Display Competition for cardiac rehabilitation programs is still open for entries - make sure you #Don'tMissABeat and submit a fun picture showcasing your clinic or colleagues this World Heart Day!
Submit here
Australian Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) Quality Initiative Update
The Australian CR Quality Initiative continues to progress strongly. As of August 2025, more than 150 ACRA-funded members have completed the ICCPR Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Foundations Certification (CRFC).
At the ACRA ASM 2025, the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Excellence Initiative was also launched. This new initiative recognises and celebrates CR programs across Australia that are delivering high-quality care.
👉 Find out more about becoming CRFC qualified here
👉 Learn more about the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Excellence Initiative here
SOLVE-CHD PI Prof Julie Redfern Featured on ICCPR Podcast!
Prof Julie Redfern was invited on Episode 6 of the ICCPR “Let’s Talk” Podcast to share her journey as an international leader in cardiac rehabilitation. She discusses the World Heart Federation Roadmap, the future of cardiac rehab, and the impact of research and global collaboration.  
Listen now: Let’s Talk ICCPR Podcast – Episode 6
Key Highlights and Updates 

  • Special congratulations to Joseph Weddell on officially completing his PhD!

  • Dr Georgia Chaseling was recently featured in a World Heart Federation video for #CleanAirDay — watch it here.

  • Our SOLVE-CHD website has a fresh new look — click here to take a look if you haven’t already!

  • A special shout-out to Dr Dion Candelaria who presented his research on the global stage at this year's AACVPR Annual Meeting 

  • Beats of Change - a new branded content series by the World Heart Federation and BBC StoryWorks - is now live! It shines a spotlight on inspiring stories in CVD prevention, treatment, and living well, and includes a story produced for SOLVE-CHD. Explore the full series here.
ESC Congress 2025
Our Solvers did an incredible job at this year's European Society of Cardiology Congress - delivering presentations, joining panels, launching World Heart Federation CR Roadmap, and showcasing their expertise and leadership on the international stage.
So proud of them!
Events and Opportunities 
Heart and Mind Webinar: Bridging Cardiac and Mental Health Care with Diet
Join Dr Sarah Gauci and Dr Tetyana Rocks as they examine the bi-directional relationship between depression and cardiovascular disease, and the role of diet as a modifiable factor in improving both cardiovascular and mental health outcomes. 

When: Monday 13 October, 4.30 - 5.30pm AEDT 
Where: Online via Zoom 
Register now
Heart Support Connect - Digital Technologies for Heart Health
Come along to the next Heart Support Connect session on Tuesday 14 October, where Dr Nikky Gordon will explore how digital technologies can support heart health via exercise and physical activity.
Join Zoom
NSW CVRN - EMCR Masterclass 2025
In this one-day workshop, Prof. Amanda Salis will guide EMCRs through a step-by-step formula that takes the uncertainty, confusion, and inefficiency out of the paper-writing process, regardless of your level of experience. Places are strictly limited, so don't delay in registering!
Register now
ACRA Webinar - Measurement that moves you: Insights from the ‘Measure It!’ trial
Join Prof Nicole Freene and Jess Seymour as they share their implementation and effectiveness results from the 'Measure It!' trial, recommending ways that this simple and innovative approach to physical activity promotion within cardiac rehabilitation may be incorporated into your program. 
When: Tuesday 21 October, 4pm AEDT
Where: Online via Zoom
Register now
2025 ACvA Excellence in Cardiovascular Research Awards
The ACvA Excellence in Cardiovascular Research Awards are now open for nominations! Whether it’s a peer, a team, or yourself - help celebrate the achievements shaping our field.
Nominations close on 31 October 2025
Find out more
Call for Papers! Heart Lung and Circulation Special Issue
Heart, Lung and Circulation is excited to present a special issue on the evolving landscape of contemporary cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention. This special issue will focus on innovative program delivery methods, emerging technologies, workforce, and health equity challenges. We invite researchers, clinicians and healthcare professionals to submit original research articles, focused research reports, and reviews.
Submissions are open until 1 December 2025
Find out more

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