New chronic airway disease upskill program a game changer
Busy primary healthcare professionals will now have access to free, peer-reviewed, accredited online education packages at their fingertips, enabling them to upskill on essential respiratory…
New survey calls for continued awareness around silicosis despite engineered stone ban
As Australia marks the beginning of National Safe Work Month, Lung Foundation Australia are working to break the stigma and silence on silicosis and the…
Living with silicosis: Josh’s story
Living with silicosis can be tough. Sometimes it might make you feel like you’re a burden to others as you are dealing with the physical…
Australian landmarks light up in blue and join global campaign to raise awareness for pulmonary fibrosis
As Australia joins other nations around the world to mark Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month in September, Lung Foundation Australia will ‘Light Up in Blue’ landmarks…
Breathlessness and anxiety with COPD
With symptoms like breathlessness, it’s easy to understand why some people living with COPD experience anxiety. It’s important to remember you are not alone, and…
What is a COPD flare-up?
A COPD flare-up is the worsening of your COPD symptoms. For many living with COPD, flare-ups can have a huge impact on your life. Each…
This September, be aware of pulmonary fibrosis!
As Australia joins other nations around the world to mark Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month in September, new research suggests people with pulmonary fibrosis fare worse…
Tips to maintain your lung health during spring
Spring is arriving and with it comes bright flowers, warmer weather, and for some, greater challenges living with a lung condition. When it comes to…
Tommaso D’Orsogna goes dry for Dry July
Tommaso D’Orsogna, Olympic medallist and doctor, chose to go alcohol-free for Dry July 2024. He chose to support Lung Foundation Australia and raise vital funds…
Australia’s child vaccination rates are world-leading. Our adult rates are not.
Australia’s woeful adult vaccination rates could be significantly bolstered if they were promoted better and made cheaper and easier for people to obtain. Landmark new…