Healthy Active by Design

Designing for heart health

Welcome to Healthy Active by Design


This website was created by the Heart Foundation to provide best-practice, evidence-based resources and guidance to support industry professionals and decision makers to create more walkable, liveable neighbourhoods for heart health.


It is a unique digital toolkit that incorporates physical movement and health considerations into design outcomes.


Get started by viewing our Introductory Training Resource or explore the Design Features below:


What is Healthy Active by Design?

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About us

Read about who we are, what we do and why planning for health is important.

News and Events

Stay up to date with the latest Healthy Active by Design news.





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Supporting modules

Informing best practice for improvements to the walkability of Australia’s places and spaces, meeting the needs of our rapidly ageing population and those living in less advantaged areas.

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