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Being diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can be overwhelming and isolating. Medical information can be complex and difficult to understand. Our evidence-based resources will help you better understand your condition and the important steps you can take to improve your outcomes and wellbeing. Download a free resource pack or browse our resources below.

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Management resources

COPD The Basics

Booklet

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

Booklet

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

C.O.P.E. COPD Online Patient Education

Link

COPD Online Patient Education (COPE) is an easy to use interactive website providing access to the educational component of a Pulmonary Rehabilitation program.

Home Oxygen

Booklet

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

COPD

Fact sheet

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

Booklet

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

Fact sheet

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

Webinars

Chronic Lung Disease – Lived Experience Panel

Webinar

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

Webinar

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

Webinar

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

Fact sheet

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

Webinar

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

Webinar

Join Prof Peter Wark (Senior Staff Specialist: Respiratory & Sleep) to learn about the COVID-19 vaccines, their effectiveness and possible side effects.

Connect to care

Resource pack

Management resources

COPD The Basics

My COPD Checklist

COPD Action Plan

Using your inhaler devices

Better living with COPD

C.O.P.E. COPD Online Patient Education

Home Oxygen

COPD

Understanding COPD

Exercise

Maintaining Movement (Playlist)

Better Living with Exercise

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Webinars

Chronic Lung Disease – Lived Experience Panel

Understanding spirometry and its role in managing your lung health

Exercising safely with a lung condition

Community stories

Ian’s story

Maureen’s story

Clayton’s story

COVID-19 View More

A Guide for People Living with Lung Disease and Lung Cancer

Staying fit and strong at home during the pandemic

COVID-19 vaccine information