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Support groups

Meet people with similar experiences and share mutual support to help encourage and guide each other.

Who:

People with a lung condition, their family and carers
What:

A network of support groups across Australia
Why:

Connection with others
How:

In-person and online (free)

One-on-one peer support

Be connected with someone who understand what it is like to live with, or care for someone with, a lung condition.

Who:

People with a lung condition and their carers
What:

Phone calls with someone living with the same condition
Why:

Personalised connection
How:

Telephone (free)

Pulmonary rehabilitation

A specialised exercise and education program that teaches you skills to exercise safely, manage your condition
and improve day-to-day life.

Who:

People with chronic lung disease and breathlessness
What:

6-8 week program led by health professionals
Why:

Improve fitness and gain confidence
How:

In-person, online & home-based options

Lungs in Action

Maintain the health benefits achieved in pulmonary or cardiac rehabilitation and build on the skills you learnt to live well with your condition.

Who:

People with chronic lung or heart disease
What:

Community-based exercise program conducted by exercise professionals
Why:

Improve fitness, independence, and connection to community
How:

In-person and online

Lung Cancer Support Nurse

Information and guidance from an experienced nurse about lung cancer diagnosis, treatment and symptom
management.

Who:

People with lung cancer, their family and carers
What:

Telephone-based support from a registered nurse
Why:

Care and support from an expert
How:

Telephone (free)

Lung Cancer Social Work Service

Get support from an experienced social worker to navigate the practical and emotional impact of a lung cancer
diagnosis and beyond.

Who:

People living with lung cancer, their family and carers
What:

Telephone-based support from a social worker
Why:

Access expert information, guidance and referral pathways
How:

Telephone (free)

Respiratory Care Nurse

Guidance and support from an experienced respiratory nurse on all aspects of your condition according to management guidelines.

Who:

People with COPD or bronchiectasis
What:

Telephone-based support from a registered nurse
Why:

Learn how to manage your condition with support from an expert
How:

Telephone (free)

Information and Support Centre - not sure what you're looking for?

Contact our friendly Information and Support Centre team who can connect you with the services and support that will best suit your individual needs and circumstance.

This free and confidential service is available Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm (AEST) (excl. public holidays). Please note this service does not offer medical or treatment advice. Freecall 1800 654 301 or enquire online now.

Silicosis Social Worker

Get support from a social worker to navigate the practical and emotional impact of a silicosis diagnosis and beyond.

Who:

People living with silicosis, their family and carers
What:

Telephone-based support from a social worker
Why:

Access information, guidance and referral pathways
How:

Telephone (free)

Silicosis Support Nurse

Information and guidance from a respiratory nurse about silicosis, symptom management and supportive care

Who:

People living with silicosis, their family and carers
What:

Telephone-based support from a registered nurse
Why:

Receive personalised information, support and care from an experienced nurse
How:

Telephone (free)

Occupational Lung Disease Social Worker

Get support from a social worker to navigate the practical and emotional impact of an occupational lung disease diagnosis. This includes, but is not limited to, silicosis, asbestosis, coal worker’s pneumoconiosis, occupational Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and mesothelioma.

Who:

People living with an occupational lung disease, their family and carers
What:

Telephone-based support from a social worker
Why:

Access information, guidance and referral pathways
How:

Telephone (free)

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