Silver Linings
One glimmer of hope can pave the way for brighter days ahead. In 2009, Meika and Anthony welcomed their first bundle of joy into the…
Enough is Enough
Many Australians do not fully realise just how far-reaching the impact of their stigma can be. The fact is, stigma results in delayed diagnoses, poor…
Eat well, Breathe Better
Your lungs rely on a healthy diet just as much as your heart does. There is a strong message in the heart health space about…
Community Breathlessness Intervention Services
Many people living with a lung disease experience breathlessness daily and feel like nothing more can be done. There are, however, existing support services that…
$15 million funding announcement for lung cancer care nurses is a significant step in the right direction
Lung Foundation Australia has welcomed a $15 million funding promise to employ the first wave of lung cancer clinical nurse specialists. The ALP also announced…
Vitamin D to prevent exacerbation in lung diseases
It is well known that vitamin D plays an important role in bone health and the immune system, however, evidence is emerging, which shows that…
What is the National Strategic Action Plan for Lung Conditions?
We’re pleased to announce the launch of Australia’s first ever, National Strategic Action Plan for Lung Conditions. It’s a detailed, five-year plan to improve lung…
Government responds to National Strategic Action Plan for lung conditions with multi-million-dollar commitment
Significant Federal investment in Lung Foundation Australia’s National Strategic Action Plan for Lung Conditions a step in the right direction: We must build on this…
Finding Hope After a Lung Cancer Diagnosis
As a never smoker, I didn’t think it was possible to get lung cancer. I certainly didn’t think the dry cough that didn’t go away,…
The Breath & Body Connection
How to modify activity based on how you’re feeling Kelly Prosser, Exercise Physiologist, Fluid Exercise Physiology At this time of year, we reflect on how…