Bridget’s story
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Despite living with four lung conditions, including Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), Bridget is a bubbly and positive young woman who tries to always look…
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We understand being diagnosed with a lung condition can have an enormous impact on you and your family. We want you to know you are not alone and that we are here to support you to live better with your lung disease.
Information and support
Our Information and Support Centre team are here to assist you with your questions, provide general information and referral to support services. This free and confidential service is available Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm (AEST). Call 1800 654 301 or email us below.
The PAH Charter
The PAH Charter is an international guideline outlining the standards of holistic care for people living with PAH.
Education Webinars
Hear information, advice and support on living with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) from experienced health professionals as well as patients. You can join the webinar live from the comfort of your own home or access a recording after the event.
Resources
Accessing information about PAH will help you to better understand your condition and take the important steps to help you live well. We have a range of resources available to support you.
Support groups
Support groups provide people in similar situations the opportunity to come together to support each other, share practical tips and to help break down the sense of isolation that can often be experienced. Lung Foundation Australia can help connect to you a support group near you.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Research has shown that one of the best things you can do for yourself is regularly exercise to help maintain your fitness, improve your wellbeing and reduce symptoms such as breathlessness. Lung Foundation Australia.
Lungs in Action Exercise Groups
Lungs in Action is a safe and enjoyable community-based exercise program empowering people with a lung disease to improve their quality of life through exercise. Classes are offered throughout Australia and are run by instructors who have been specially trained by Lung Foundation Australia.
Support and palliative care
Palliative care professionals can support you and your family to improve your quality of life so you can live as well as you can for as long as you can. Palliative care complements your active treatments - such as clinical trials - whilst also addressing your symptoms.
Real Stories
Become a member
Join Lung Foundation Australia to stay up to date with services, events and information that will help you to live well with your lung condition. Membership offers access to a range of benefits, including access to a hard copy of our quarterly LungNet newsletter.
Helpful links
Pulmonary Hypertension Association Australia
PHA Australia brings hope and a better understanding of pulmonary hypertension to many families throughout the Australia and the world.
Pulmonary Hypertension Society of Australia & New Zealand
The Pulmonary Hypertension Society of ANZ operates with a commitment to supporting sustainable models of care for patients in the future.
Pulmonary Hypertension Association (USA)
PHA (USA) works every day to end isolation, provide education, involve our constituents in everything we do, and find a cure for pulmonary hypertension.
Scleroderma Australia
Scleroderma Australia exists to promote scleroderma awareness on a National basis and advocate for improved and ongoing support for scleroderma patients.
PHuman
PHuman is a collection of educational information and real stories for people living with PH.