Finding out you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be a lot to process for you and your family. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and worried about the future. Please remember that you’re never alone. We’re here to help you live your best life.
We have a large range of resources and support services available to help you live well with COPD.
Respiratory Care Nurse Service
Our Respiratory Care Nurse phone service is for people living with COPD or bronchiectasis. Our nurses can give you advice about your condition based on the latest guidelines. To make a free phone appointment, call our Information and Support Centre on 1800 654 301 (free call) or book online.
My COPD checklist
Use our checklist as a quick and easy way to understand which parts of your COPD care are going well and where you can improve. You’ll get a personalised report with tips to help you manage your condition better or support someone you love.
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an exercise and education program run by specially trained health professionals. It teaches you the skills needed to exercise safely, manage your breathlessness and stay well.
Lungs in Action
After pulmonary rehabilitation, it’s important to keep exercising to stay fit. The Lungs in Action program is a fun exercise class to help people with lung disease or lung cancer maintain the benefits from pulmonary rehabilitation and live their best life. Learn more, or let us know if you’re interested in a class.
Support and palliative care
Palliative care can be a great help for you and your family. It’s all about improving your quality of life so you can live as well as you can for as long as possible. It works along with your other treatments and helps you manage your symptoms.
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