Gladys Liu (Chisholm, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Last Wednesday, along with many of my colleagues, I took an annual heart health check. Qualified health professionals measured my blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol levels. I can happily report that I am in fighting shape. However, sadly, cardiovascular disease remains one of Australia's biggest killers and effects one in six Australians. In 2017 alone, we lost more than 18,000 Australians to heart disease. The good news is that, for people 45 years or older, Medicare will provide a heart health check. This takes 20 minutes and could save your life.

It is very well known that regular physical activity can reduce the risk of heart disease. With that in mind, I would encourage my constituents to get involved in some of the many organisations in Chisholm. This Saturday—like every Saturday—at eight in the morning I will be heading down to Gardiners Creek Reserve in Burwood. I will join with many members of my community and run for five kilometres. Parkrun is a free event organised by volunteers. You can run or walk at your own pace. I look forward to seeing you there.