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Welcoming New Leadership to Respiratory Care WA

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Rael Rivers as Acting Chief Executive Officer of Respiratory Care WA. Rael brings over eight years of experience with the organisation, having held key leadership roles across our Health Services and Social…
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Respiratory Care WA backs national call to improve access to spirometry testing for Western Australians

The report reveals a concerning 31% national decline in spirometry testing between 2022–23, with Western Australia experiencing a sharper drop of 39%. Despite this, WA remains ahead of several other states including Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory. Respiratory…
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First South West Children’s Respiratory Specialist Clinic

Over two days (19 and 20 June 2025) the clinic supported eleven local families, providing free in-depth consultations and lung function testing delivered by a team of expert respiratory specialists, scientists, and nurses. “Every year in Australia, more than 13,500…
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Breathing Space: Bridging the Respiratory Health Gap for First Nations Peoples

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (First Nations peoples) experience significantly higher rates of chronic respiratory conditions than non-Indigenous Australians. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2023), they are 2.2 times more likely to report having chronic…
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Take a deep breath, WA

Take a Deep Breath WA

Asthma affects more than 230,000 people across Western Australia, and each year, over 6,500 individuals are hospitalised due to the condition—many of them young children. For this year’s World Asthma Day on Tuesday May 6, Respiratory Care WA is encouraging…
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Medical Forum – Know lung function, change lives.

Dr Sanjay Ramakrishnan, Respiratory Physician and Researcher, recently contributed a guest column to Medical Forum WA. In the piece, Dr Ramakrishnan highlights that more than 70,000 Western Australians have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), but half of people living with…
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Q&A: Fasting with a Respiratory Condition

Ramadan is a sacred month observed by practising Muslims in Western Australia and around the world. It is a time for fasting, reflection, spiritual growth and prayer.  Recently we received questions from our consumers about whether it’s safe to fast…
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Better Sleep, Better Breathing: How Sleep Disorders Impact COPD

Dr. Christopher Kosky is a general respiratory physician with particular expertise in severe emphysema / bronchitis and in patients needing oxygen or other support for their breathing. Dr. Kosky is also a Consultant in the Pulmonary Physiology and Sleep Medicine…
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Shining a Light on Our Social Impact Team This International Women’s Day

MP: During high school, I completed work experience with a physiotherapist and occupational therapist. Seeing their passion for helping others and the impact their services had on patients was inspiring. It became clear that I wanted a career in healthcare…
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Medical Forum – Widening the net on respiratory

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital respiratory physician and Respiratory Care WA Clinical Advisor, Clinical Professor Dr. John Blakey, was recently featured in the Medical Forum. In the article, he highlights the critical role of lung function testing, particularly spirometry, in accurately diagnosing asthma…
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Asthma and Sleep: A Vital Connection for Children’s Health

Dr. Stephen Oo is a Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physician based at Perth Children’s Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital, and Respiratory Care WA’s Children’s Respiratory Hub. His focus is on providing comprehensive evaluation and care for children facing respiratory and sleep…
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Run for a Reason, Run for Lungs

At Respiratory Care WA, our team of respiratory experts deliver critical lung function testing to diagnose and treat respiratory conditions such as asthma. Our bulk-billed service means no out-of-pocket costs, easing both financial and emotional burdens for those in need. …
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