Last year there were 56,600 emergency department visits and 25,500 hospitalisations due to asthma. Going to hospital can often mean taking time off school or work and can be a stressful experience for both patients and their loved ones. Data…
However, everyday exposure at work to dusts and chemical can have a significant impact on people’s lungs that can worsen their condition. As work is part of our everyday life and routine, people with asthma may not always realise that…
Stop smoking, Have a good inhaler technique, Keep active. By the time you have your test results and medicines, you may be wondering what your doctor had said about being active, how and why it is so important, and what…
Respiratory Care WA CEO, Anne Hallam, is grateful the organisation can assist with this very important cause in an effort to raise awareness and education amongst the Aboriginal youth. “We are thrilled to be teaming up with Binar Futures for…
Designed to enhance the expertise of health professionals in respiratory health, the event was coordinated by Respiratory Care WA’s Executive Manager of Strategic Programs, Rael Rivers, and held at the Great Southern Aboriginal Health Service in Albany. Over 30 health professionals, including…
Respiratory Care WA has begun an important piece of work to build and implement a new Microsoft Dynamics Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, which will help us have holistic, up-to-date and secure information about our patients, health professionals and supporters.…
Our vision is for every Western Australian impacted by a respiratory condition to have access to personalised care. One in nine Australians are impacted by asthma and one in seven people over the age of 40 are impacted by Chronic…
It’s nice to meet you. Today we’re celebrating 60 years of servicing the WA community. And we’re so excited to be able to share this news with you! Since 1964, we have helped 300,000 Western Australians, 150,000 teachers, supported 20,000…