Resources

COPD the basics contains information for people recently diagnosed or living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

My COPD Checklist

The My COPD Checklist provides an overview of the key strategies to manage your Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

COPD Action Plan

When completed with a health professional, a COPD Action plan helps you to recognise early signs of a flare up or worsening of symptoms so they can follow an agreed treatment plan.

October 29 2018

Using your inhaler devices

Your doctor may have prescribed you medicines to help manage your Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) which are tailored to control your symptoms and prevent…

Better living with COPD

Better living with COPD provides detailed information about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and how to live well with the condition.

Home Oxygen

The Home Oxygen booklet explains the role of oxygen, how it helps, use of oxygen equipment and practical tips.

COPD

The COPD fact sheet provides an overview on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and management.

Understanding COPD

Video

In this video, Kelcie Hermmann (Lung Foundation Australia) provides a brief overview of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Exercise

Maintaining Movement (Playlist)

Link

We are hosting an at-home exercise series to help you maintain movement. The series will take you step-by step through exercises using minimal or no equipment.

Better Living with Exercise

The Better Living with Exercise booklet can be used by you and your exercise professional to develop a suitable exercise program based on your needs.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation fact sheet provides an overview explaining pulmonary rehabilitation and its benefits.

Translated resources

What is COPD? (Simplified Chinese)

什么是 COPD？(简体中文) COPD 是慢性阻塞性肺病（Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease）的缩写。它是一组使人呼吸困难的肺部疾病的统称。这些疾病包括：肺气肿慢性支气管炎慢性哮喘当您患上 COPD 时，您的呼吸道会变得狭窄或阻塞，这使您更难从肺部呼出空气。您可能会感到气短，即使在没有太过费力的情况下，也好像无法吸入或呼出足够的空气。其他症状还包括咳嗽不见好转、咳出粘液或痰液，以及更频繁地患上胸部感染。这份概况介绍解释了什么是 COPD 及其对您的影响。它还介绍了您可以采取哪些措施来保持健康并继续做自己喜欢的事情。…

What is COPD? (Vietnamese)

COPD là gì? (Tiếng việt) COPD là viết tắt của Bệnh phổi Tắc nghẽn Mãn tính (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Đó…

What is COPD? (Arabic)

ما هو COPD؟ (العربية) COPD تعني Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (مرض الانسداد الرئوي المزمن). إنه اسم لمجموعة من أمراض الرئة التي تجعل من الصعب عليك…

Webinars

Chronic Lung Disease – Lived Experience Panel

In this webinar, our Chronic Lung Disease panel answer some of the most asked questions from the COPD and Bronchiectasis community. They share their experiences…

Understanding spirometry and its role in managing your lung health

Join Iain Smith (Respiratory Scientist) to learn more about spirometry tests, what to expect, how to prepare and what role spirometry will have in your lung health.

Exercising safely with a lung condition

This webinar, presented by Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Curtis Forbes, provides information for exercising safely with a lung condition.

Community stories

Ian’s story

COPD

I was always a very active person, a handy man, I enjoyed outdoor activities and played sport competitively until in my 40s. Unfortunately, my work…

Maureen’s story

COPD

My name is Maureen, I’m a mother of three daughters, a grandmother to four and a great-grandmother to one. In 1960, aged 19, I left…

Clayton’s story

COPD

For Clayton, research means hope of an improved quality of life, more time with friends and ultimately, a cure for all lung diseases. In 2006, aged 47, Clayton noticed the shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing associated…

A Guide for People Living with Lung Disease and Lung Cancer

Learn more about COVID-19 and the precautions to take if you are living with a lung condition. This resource is to aid you in reducing your risk in catching the virus.

Staying fit and strong at home during the pandemic

Senior Respiratory Physiotherapist, Janet Bondarenko, joins us for this session to discuss practical advice for staying fit and strong at home.

COVID-19 vaccine information