FREE HEARTHEALTH CHECK

Get the facts on your heart health

HOW CAN I GET A FREE HEART HEALTH CHECK?

Eligible HCF members* can access a free heart health check thanks to our partnership with the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.

At selected HCF Eyecare Centres, HCF Dental Centres and HCF Branches, you can get:

  • a blood pressure, total cholesterol and blood sugar reading
  • healthy heart advice from a Heart Health Check Specialist
  • a heart health snapshot with follow-up recommendations in under 10 minutes.

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A HEART HEALTH CHECK?

You must be 18 years or over and have HCF hospital and extras cover. Excludes Overseas Visitors Health Cover.

WHY SHOULD I GET A HEART HEALTH CHECK?

54,000 Australians suffer a heart attack every year; that’s one every 10 minutes^. But heart disease can be prevented by understanding your risk factors and knowing the current state of your heart health.

By getting a Heart Health Check, you can get an insight into your blood pressure, total cholesterol and blood sugar levels. A Heart Health Check Specialist can advise you of any risks and whether you should consider making lifestyle changes.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

A Heart Health Check Specialist takes a small blood sample via a finger prick and provides your results on the spot. The whole process takes less than 10 minutes. You can also get advice on healthy heart habits to help you be your healthiest self.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Heart Health Check are free to eligible HCF members*.

WHAT PREVENTIVE CHECKS SHOULD I GET?

Booking preventive checks can help you monitor your health. Consider booking a dental check-up or an eye test alongside your Heart Health Check.

WHERE CAN I GET MY HEART HEALTH CHECK?

Eligible HCF members* can get a Heart Health Check, subject to appointment availability, at the below locations.

NSW LOCATIONS
2024 DATES

HCF Blacktown Dental Centre
Level 6 Westpoint Tower Shopping Centre, Blacktown 2148

6th and 20th of March: book online

HCF Bondi Junction Dental Centre
Level 8, 1 Newland Street, Bondi Junction 2022

4th, 8th and 25th of March: book online

HCF Brookvale Dental Centre
Level 2 Rooftop (P5 Carpark), Westfield Warringah Mall, Brookvale 2100

11th, 13th and 18th of March: book online 

HCF Burwood Dental Centre
Shop 327/28 Westfield Burwood, 100 Burwood Road, 2134

22nd and 26th of March: book online

HCF Campbelltown Dental Centre
Level 2 Macarthur Square, 200 Gilchrist Dr, Campbelltown 2560

19th and 27th of March: book online

HCF Castle Hill Dental Centre
Castle Towers, Level 3, Shop 518, 14 Castle St, Castle Hill 2154

4th, 6th, 11th and 18th of March: book online

HCF Sydney CBD Eyecare Centre
Level 1, 403 George St Sydney 2000

5th, 7th, 14th, and 21st of March: book online

HCF Chatswood Dental Centre
Level 6, 13 Spring Street, Chatswood 2067

12th, 19th and 27th of March: book online 

HCF Erina Branch
Shop T034, Terrigal Drive, Erina Fair 2250

5th, 7th and 12th of March: book online

HCF Hurstville Dental Centre
12-14 Butler Road, Hurstville 2220

13th, 21st and 28th of March: book online

HCF Miranda Dental Centre
Westfield Miranda, Level 3, Shop 3067/8 600 Kingsway, Miranda 2228

15th, 22nd and 25th of March: book online

HCF Parramatta Dental Centre
Level 6, 128 Marsden Street, Parramatta 2150

26th and 28th of March: book online

HCF Penrith Dental Centre
Westfield Penrith, Level 1, Shop 130-132, 585 High St, Penrith 2750

8th, 14th and 15th of March: book online




QLD LOCATIONS
2024 DATES

Maroochydore HCF Branch
Shop GD244, Ground level,
Sunshine Plaza, 154-164 Horton Parade,
Maroochydore QLD 4558

Hours: 9am to 5pm

19 February: book online
23 February: book online
1 March: book online

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important information

* Must have hospital and extras cover. Excludes My Future 750 Basic Plus Package, HCF Starter Extras and Future Care Basic Plus Package for Optical services and Overseas Visitors Cover.

^ Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute. No Second Chances: Controlling Risk in Cardiovascular Disease. Melbourne: Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute; 2019.

+ To be eligible, members must have a heart-related condition or diabetes and must have had hospital cover that includes heart conditions and vascular system for at least 12 months. Excludes Ambulance Only, Accident Only Basic cover and Overseas Visitors Health Cover. Clinical eligibility applies.

# Eligibility criteria applies. For more information see hcf.com.au/hwfl