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Upcoming Children’s Respiratory Specialist clinics this June

Our team is visiting Albany next month, bringing specialist respiratory services closer to families in the Great Southern. Our paediatric respiratory clinics will be held on 4–5 June at Albany Health Campus. Demand for community-based paediatric respiratory care continues to…
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Take a Deep Breath for Asthma Awareness

Asthma affects one in nine Australians and remains one of the nation’s most common chronic conditions. Yet, many people continue to live with symptoms they do not fully recognise or understand. This World Asthma Day, Western Australians are being encouraged…
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Referrals to Respiratory Care WA moving to HealthLink

Effective from 1 May 2026, all referrals to Respiratory Care WA will transition to submission via HealthLink, streamlining the process for referring health professionals. HealthLink: waasthma  Fax: (08) 9289 3601 This change is designed to improve efficiency and support a more…
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Healthy Lungs, Healthy Planet: Why Good Asthma Control Matters Webinar

Did you know that poorly controlled asthma has a larger carbon footprint than well-controlled asthma? In Australia alone, emissions from short-acting reliever inhalers are estimated to equal more than 350,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.For World Asthma Day, Respiratory…
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Balancing the Scales: Redefining success on my own terms

This International Women’s Day, as we reflect on Balancing the Scales, Carole shares her journey of redefining success and reclaiming value, building a life where meaningful work, family and small business can coexist. Not perfectly, but sustainably. Not equally measured…
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We spend 90% of our time indoors — Why indoor air quality matters for asthma and COPD

Australians spend 90% of their time indoors , whether at home, work, school, in public buildings or in transport. Yet indoor air quality is often overlooked, despite the impact it can have on our health and breathing. Many people are…
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Respiratory Care WA welcomes Mike Erickson to the Board

Mike is a mining executive and company director with 40 years’ experience in the resources sector. A geologist by training, he brings extensive operational leadership experience across the industry. He previously served as Senior Vice President, Australian Region at AngloGold…
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Respiratory Care WA expands regional reach with first specialist children’s pop-up clinic in Albany

Respiratory Care WA is beginning the year by expanding specialist respiratory services to Albany, delivering the organisation’s first children’s specialist clinic in Western Australia’s Great Southern region. Supported by Telethon, the clinics will run over two days, from 22 to…
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Creating an asthma-aware school. Why awareness and preparation matter

Colleen, a teacher who lives with asthma, knows how quickly symptoms can appear and how important it is to feel prepared, especially in the classroom. Drawing on her experiences and Respiratory Care WA training, she shares insights on creating a…
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Bushfires and asthma. How to prepare this season

Recent data from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) shows there were more than 5,000 bushfires recorded statewide during 2024-25. With the fire-risk season typically peaking in early summer until early autumn, people living with asthma or COPD…
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Making a splash: Why swimming is a smart choice for people with asthma

Why swimming works for asthma Exercise can feel challenging when you have asthma. Cold air, sudden exertion, and allergens like pollen can all trigger symptoms. Swimming offers a warm and humid environment that reduces airway stress, making it a gentler…
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Our impact in 2024-25: Supporting more Western Australians than ever before

Over the past 12 months, together we have: Supported 7,307 people with personalised respiratory services, including more than 3,000 adults and 4,000 children and their families Delivered 1,227 free lung function tests Connected 477 families with a Children’s Respiratory Specialist…
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