August 29 2019 Australian Government Announce New Research Funding On 29 August 2019, the Morrison Government announced they will invest over $440 million in world-leading health and medical research projects to improve the lives… Read More
September 4 2023 New Silicosis Support Services offer lifeline for patients Australia’s peak lung health organisation is preparing for a significant influx of new silicosis diagnoses in coming years with vital support services now in place… Read More
February 2 2023 $3.9 Million Injection into Dust-related Diseases to Deliver Prevention, Support, Research and Response As part of the three-year grant from the Commonwealth Department of Health, Lung Foundation Australia will deliver additional resources and one-on-one support for Australians living… Read More
June 10 2020 Therapeutic Goods Administration rejects Philip Morris International proposal The following statement can be attributed to Lung Foundation Australia Chief Executive Officer Mark Brooke. Lung Foundation Australia welcomes today’s decision by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to reject Philip… Read More
April 10 2019 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… Read More
November 3 2017 Support group thanks Earlier this year, the Huffers and Puffers Support Group from St George, New South Wales closed down. The group generously donated over $42,000 to support… Read More
May 3 2023 New National Tobacco Strategy: reenergise smoking reform and tackle vaping crisis Media Release The nation’s peak lung health body has welcomed the launch of the 2023-2030 National Tobacco Strategy and urges all Australian governments to fund… Read More
September 30 2021 Nicotine e-cigarette regulations tightened Nicotine e-cigarette regulations will be tightened from 1 October 2021 meaning Australians will require a valid prescription to purchase nicotine e-cigarette products both via a registered pharmacist and from an online supplier. As… Read More
November 7 2019 The Gift of Hope A shocking diagnosis does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone. Diana Cox – a doctor herself – tackled her condition by finding hope in… Read More
January 16 2020 Submissions to TGA on heat-not-burn tobacco products We need your voice. We’re urging the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to reject a proposal from Philip Morris International (PMI) – big tobacco – to… Read More