Joondalup
Respiratory Hub
Meet us in Joondalup
At Respiratory Care WA, we provide free and personalised, community-based respiratory services for people impacted by asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
The Joondalup Respiratory Hub is open to paediatric patients and their families by appointment only.
Free parking is available outside the U Building however please observe the parking time restrictions.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time to complete paperwork.
Have any questions about your appointment? Call us on (08) 9289 3600 to speak to a friendly member of our team.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
| Fortnightly: Monday | 8:00am – 3:00pm |
| Weekends | Closed |
| Public Holidays | Closed |
Clinics are held by appointment only.
Our services
✔ 1:1 Asthma and COPD Education, Advice & Support
✔ Diagnostic Lung Function Testing
✔ On-site Respiratory Specialist Consultations
Health Services Team
Amanda Lawrie
Clinical Coordinator (Adult Services)
Aoife Lowe, Bsc Hons
Respiratory Scientist
Eleissa Fuller, EN
Respiratory Educator
Faiza Zafar, Bsc Hons
Respiratory Scientist
Dr Shea Wilson
Senior Medical Officer for Children’s
Jacqueline Rapaic, RN
Respiratory Educator
Jessica Ball
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Children’s Services)
Kirsty Hall
Clinical Coordinator (Children’s Services)
Veen Valencia Lerma
Respiratory Nurse Educator
Respiratory Specialists
Dr Allison Carroll
Paediatric Respiratory Specialist
Dr Stephen Oo
Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Specialist
Pre-Appointment FAQs
What should I do before arriving at my lung function test appointment?
Please refrain from taking inhaled medications prior to testing. You will be sent a pre-appointment document that outlines how long to withhold these medications.
Please ensure you wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing.
Additionally, do not:
- Smoke, vape or consume alcohol within 8 hours of your appointment.
- Perform vigorous exercise within 1 hour of your appointment.
- Eat or drink within 1 hour of your appointment (drinking water is fine).
- Consume nitrate-rich foods, such as green leafy vegetables (e.g. celery, leek, beetroot, lettuce and spinach), for three hours prior to the appointment.
Please contact our team if you have any questions before your appointment.
How early should I arrive to my appointment?
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time to complete pre-appointment paperwork.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Please bring your valid Medicare card, Ventolin (if prescribed) and spacer (if you have one).
What is your cancellation policy?
Respiratory Care WA requires 48 hours’ notice of cancellation. This timeframe allows us to offer the appointment to another patient on our waitlist.
Late cancellations do not incur a fee however, late rescheduling and failure to attend will mean you will be moved to the end of the waitlist with an approximately 6 months wait.
What should I do if I am feeling unwell before my appointment?
If you have a fever, shortness of breath, viral cough or are in COVID-19 isolation, please do not attend the appointment and call 08 9289 3600.
Is this building wheelchair accessible?
Yes, our Joondalup Respiratory Hub has a wheel-chair accessible entrance.
What public transport options are available?
Bus: Our Joondalup Hub is located a 3-minute walk from the Shenton Av After Joondalup Dr Bus Stop (Stop ID: 17868).
Train: The closest train station is the Joondalup Train Station, which is a 20-minute walk or 6-minute bus journey.
Please visit the Transperth website for up-to-date information.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Respiratory Care WA offers telehealth sessions via phone or video with a respiratory health educator to help support you on how to best manage your condition.
Where are your other Respiratory Hubs located?
Respiratory Care WA has respiratory clinic locations across Perth and the South-West for both paediatric and adult consumers.
During Appointment FAQs
What can I expect at my lung function test appointment?
You will meet with a trained Respiratory Educator or Scientist.
You will sit in a chair and a soft clip will be placed on your nose. This is so that all breathing occurs through the mouth, not the nose.
You will be provided with a disposable mouthpiece that is attached to a spirometer.
You will form a tight seal over the mouthpiece with your mouth, then the Respiratory Educator/Scientist will instruct you to inhale and exhale in different ways.
You will be monitored closely during the test for any difficulties breathing.
Post Appointment FAQs
When will I hear from Respiratory Care WA post-appointment?
Children’s Respiratory Hub:
Following your appointment, we will:
- Contact you in 2 weeks’ time via telephone
- Contact you in 3 months’ time via telephone
- Lung Function Test reporting and results will be sent to your GP
Adult’s Respiratory Hub:
Following your appointment, we will:
- Contact you in 4 weeks’ time via telephone
- Contact you in 3 months’ time via telephone, if needed
- Lung Function Test reporting and results will be sent to your GP
Are my results sent to my doctor?
Yes, all diagnosis results and education summaries are shared with our patient’s primary health professional.
What do I do if my child becomes unwell post-appointment?
If your child becomes unwell:
- Call HealthDirect on 1800 022 222, or
- Make a GP appointment, or
- Present to Urgent Care, or
- Present to emergency department
Our specialist will provide you with prescriptions for medication, should you require new prescriptions, please see your GP.
Respiratory Care WA is not an emergency clinical service, if you have questions, please contact us on 9289 3600
If it is an emergency, call 000.
