National Strategic Action Plan for Lung Conditions draft available for public comment
The draft of the first National Strategic Action Plan for Lung Conditions is now available for public comment. In July, Lung Foundation Australia invited a…
Lung cancer medications being considered for reimbursement
Lung Foundation Australia advocates for affordable access to new and proven medications for people living with a lung disease, and strongly encourages the patient community…
Pulmonary rehabilitation MBS listing
Lung Foundation Australia invited key federal Members of Parliament to visit their local pulmonary rehabilitation class to see first-hand the benefits patients receive from participating…
Patient Seminar video
For the first time, Lung Foundation Australia piloted filming one of our Patient Seminars in Brisbane. The topics covered included: New treatments for Chronic Obstructive…
My support networks
Tegan is 28 years old and was diagnosed at the age of 6 with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), a progressive disease caused by narrowing or…
Looking at the needs of newly diagnosed patients
Being diagnosed with lung cancer can come as a terrible shock, leaving you and your loved ones feeling uncertain, anxious and overwhelmed. There are also…
New immune cell research could lead to early detection of IPF
This Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, Lung Foundation Australia is highlighting the work of Tylah Miles, the recipient of a Lung Foundation Australia Bill van Nierop PhD…
Lung Foundation Australia appoints new Pharmacy Committee Chair
Lung Foundation Australia is pleased to announce Debbie Rigby has been appointed as the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Pharmacy Committee Chair. Debbie is a…
PBS changes for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) medicines
Please be advised that changes have been made to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) restrictions of COPD medicines which came into effect 1 August, 2018.…
Lung Foundation Australia announces new CEO
Lung Foundation Australia, the peak body working to improve lung health and reduce the impact of lung disease in Australia, has today announced the appointment…