1000 Hearts

A thousand reasons to celebrate

The Alfred recently became only the second Australian heart transplant centre to complete 1000 successful heart transplants.

Now, we’re marking this incredible milestone and the inspiring stories of the patients, teams and communities who have been part of this journey, in our 1000 Hearts campaign.

An Alfred heart -lung machine in 1963
The history of 1000 Hearts at The Alfred
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The story of 1000 Hearts starts in 1988, when The Alfred was chosen as Victoria’s Adult Heart Transplant Centre.
The Alfred's 1000th heart transplant recipient, Eddie
1000 Hearts - Eddie's Story
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When Eddie Toh woke up in The Alfred’s ICU in late 2022, one month after a regular gym session, he had no idea how he’d got there or what was to come.
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We assess and treat adult patients with cardiovascular (heart) diseases, including the most advanced forms of coronary, valvular, heart muscle and heart rhythm disorders.
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Critical Care Appeal raising lifesaving funds for Mobile ECPR
5 September 2025
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Vic with Alfred senior physiotherapist Lou (left) and his wife Sue (right)
Vic’s road to transplant
5 August 2025
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Organ donation: the ultimate and most precious gift
29 July 2025
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