Cardiomyopathy Australia is a registered, voluntary, charitable organisation supporting people with all forms of cardiomyopathy, and their families.

The Cardiomyopathy Association of Australia Ltd was founded by Robyn Bell as the "Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association of Australia Inc".

Robyn's husband Ray and daughter Leigh were diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) in the 1980s. In the early 1990s, other members of Ray's extended family were also diagnosed. Frustrated by a lack of information on the condition, Robyn joined other members of her family to form a group with the aim of offering support and providing information to people with HCM, their families and health professionals. More and more members joined from interstate and it was decided to have a principal contact in each state.

The Association originally targeted people with HCM, but through enquiries from people with other forms of Cardiomyopathy, the Association decided to broaden its membership to encompass all forms of the condition. Its name was officially changed to "Cardiomyopathy Association of Australia Incorporated" (CMAA Inc) in June 1995.

In 1999 Cardiomyopathy Association of Australia Limited [CMAA Ltd] was registered, embracing a truly national framework. The management committee (National Executive) comprising up to 9 directors is elected at the Annual General Meeting with half members retiring but eligible for re-nomination. The business name Cardiomyopathy Australia was registered in 2013 as an easier name with which the community can identify.

The membership base includes people with Cardiomyopathy and their families and friends, GPs, cardiologists, cardiac nurses, psychologists and other health professionals. Group memberships are currently held by Cardiac Units in Hospitals and Cardiac Rehabilitation Programmes. Our constitution provides for complimentary members where professionals who encourage membership and make a significant contribution to the diagnosis, treatment and research of cardiomyopathy are recognised. Medical equipment suppliers have also been welcomed as members. Membership keeps them abreast of developments in the field and at the same time supports our services.