Monthly Updates - October 2025
Welcome 

Dear Colleague, 

Welcome to the October 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. 
ESC25 HeartCafe: Empowering Patients through Cardiac Rehabilitation
Following the efforts of the Global Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Forum, we are proud to introduce the World Heart Federation Cardiac Rehabilitation Roadmap, a globally united, forward-looking pathway to lifelong cardiovascular health that promotes equitable, value-based care.
Watch the recording from ESC25 HeartCafe below to see the official launch of the Roadmap at the European Society Congress 2025. Stay tuned for the full publication coming soon!
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
Key Highlights and Updates 

  • SOLVE-CHD wrapped up World Heart Day 2025 with many memorable and inspiring moments across Australia. Explore the highlights here!

  • Dr Sarah Gauci and her team at Deakin University's Food & Mood Centre recently led a study on ultra-processed foods and the risk they pose to our hearts - check out the interview on their findings here. 

  • Bond University’s Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare is looking to recruit a Research Projects and Communications Officer. Apply here before the 18 November.

  • 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.
Special congratulations to:
SOLVErs at the ACRA NSW/ACT Annual Symposium
Congratulations to our SOLVE-CHD colleagues who were newly appointed to the ACRA NSW/ACT Board this month!
  • Dr Matthew Hollings – President
  • Dr Ling Zhang – Treasurer
  • Dr Georgia Chaseling – Chair, Professional Development Committee
  • Robert Zecchin – NSW Representative & Public Officer
And a huge shout-out to all our SOLVE-CHD rising stars who presented at the ACRA NSW/ACT Annual Symposium:
  • Sanuri Wijesekera Kankanamge
  • Pedro Tonetto
  • Kaili (Albert) Liang
ACRA CRFC Graduates (NSW/ACT)
We were also thrilled to present the NSW/ACT graduates of the ACRA-funded Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Foundations Certification course at the ACRA NSW/ACT Annual Symposium. Congratulations to each and every one of you for your fantastic achievement!
Events and Opportunities 
NSW CVRN – Networking Event 2025
It's time for NSW Cardiovascular Research Network (CVRN)'s annual networking event for EMCRs! Come along to connect with peers, share learning and growth, and engage in a hands-on workshop presented by The Honourable Pru Goward AO.

When: Monday 10 November, 2 - 6pm AEDT 
Where: Heart Research Institute, Newtown NSW
Register now
Nominations open for Heart Foundation Ministerial Awards
Nominations are now open for 2025 Ministerial Awards for Cardiovascular Research! These awards recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to research in cardiovascular diseases, including diabetes, stroke and renal disease.
Nominations will close on 21 November 2025
Apply here
The Heart2Heart Study is recruiting partipants!
Heart2Heart is a co-designed, purpose-built mobile app that connects participants with others in similar situations, thus improving peer support and social connections. Join this groundbreaking study to make a difference to the way people manage heart disease!
Join now
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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