Screening hearts. Preparing communities. Saving young lives.

Preventing sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes through screening and community-wide preparedness to recognise and respond when every second counts.

Parents, guardians, coaches, managers and teachers: get in touch to express interest in heart screening for your team, group, sports or exercise class.

Our mission

To protect young athletes from sudden cardiac arrest through screening, education and rapid community emergency response.

Screening

Comprehensive cardiac screening program for young athletes, utilising international best practice including history, physical examination, ECG and advanced diagnostics

Awareness

We offer educational workshops, webinars and training support for coaches, athletes, medical staff and communities to help people recognise and respond to sudden cardiac arrest in athletes including during active sports.

Training

Find resources and information to increase awareness on community emergency response (Chest compressions/CPR/AED training).

Capacity Building

We’re developing a training platform to strengthen the pipeline of Australian sports cardiologists, Echocardiogram technicians, and sports physicians that can care for young athletes.

Joshua's Story

Josh was a powerful presence – defined by kindness, humour, faith and a relentless pursuit of excellence. These qualities shaped the way he lived, competed and loved. Following a standout sporting performance, in July 2025, at just 14, Josh suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while playing a sport he loved. His passing left an unimaginable void, yet his impact reaches far beyond the field or court.

With his huge smile, respectful and considerate nature, Josh was well loved and known for genuinely caring for his family, friends, teammates and acquaintances. Whatever he set his mind to, he pursued with heart and determination. Football was one his great passions. He played with commitment and courage – a true competitor who lifted those around him and gave his all in every game.

In his honour, his parents, Taiye and Joe – both Canberra GPs, founded Josh4Hearts Foundation, promoting heart screening for young athletes and better emergency responses in sporting communities.

It’s time for change

Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of sports and exercise related death in young athletes

“Young athletic individuals are the healthiest of us, but still carry a 1 in 300 chance of a potentially dangerous underlying heart condition” – A/Prof Hari Raju (MBChB, PhD, ECES, FRACP)

1 athlete dies every 3 days from sudden cardiac arrest in the USA. (Journal of Athletic Training, National Athletic Trainers’ Association)

What you can do

Donate (Tax-deductible) to support the work of the Foundation.

Your support helps us screen young athletes, educate communities, and build the infrastructure needed to prevent sudden cardiac arrests across Australia.

Register your interest for your community or school team’s heart screening

Check out education resources available now

Register your interest for training (aimed at coaches, managers, athletes and parents)

Volunteer with us by registering your interest (we’re looking for admin assistance, ECG technicians, nurses, paramedics, medical students, doctors, community & corporate engagement volunteers, fund raisers and others who are willing to support our work)

Our partners & sponsors

Your support helps us screen young athletes, educate communities, and build the infrastructure needed to prevent sudden cardiac arrests across Australia.

We gratefully acknowledge the following businesses for their valuable support during Josh4Hearts Foundation’s start-up phase

How We're Making a Difference

Pre-Participation Screening

Implementing comprehensive screening programs using personal and family history assessment, physical examination, resting 12-lead ECG, echocardiograms, and additional diagnostic testing as needed.

Educational Materials

Developing and distributing resources through workshops, webinars, online courses, and integration into coaching curricula to educate stakeholders on cardiac arrest recognition and response.

Community Campaigns

Hosting regular public awareness events to improve community knowledge about sudden cardiac arrest, early intervention importance, and CPR/AED training.

Join Us in Saving Young Lives

Your support helps us screen young athletes, educate communities, and build the infrastructure needed to prevent sudden cardiac arrests across Australia.