Asthma affects 1 in 9 Australians and is one of the most common chronic conditions, especially in children.
Many visits to Emergency Departments are preventable, yet gaps in diagnosis, care, and access to treatment mean too many people are still struggling with a condition that can be managed.
World Asthma Day brings people together around the world to raise awareness and work towards better care for all, so everyone can breathe a little easier.
“Asthma took over my day-to-day life before I even knew that’s what it was.”
Anthony relied on his inhaler constantly and was forced to give up many of the activities he loved. After hearing a talk from a Respiratory Care WA educator, he self-referred to our Adult Respiratory Hub, where he finally received a proper diagnosis and personalised support.
Asthma is a long-term lung condition that affects a person’s airways.
While asthma cannot be cured, with the right diagnosis, treatment, and management plan, most people can manage their symptoms and live active, healthy lives.
Want to learn more about asthma?
Our team will be out in the community raising awareness about asthma and how to manage it. Check out the free events taking place around Perth.
📅 Tuesday 5 May
12 to 12:30pm
Online – Microsoft Teams
Presenter: Dr Stephen Oo, Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physician
About the webinar: Did you know poorly controlled asthma has a higher carbon footprint than well-controlled asthma? In Australia, reliever inhalers alone generate over 350,000 tonnes of CO₂ each year – equivalent to hundreds of thousands of cross‑country car trips. This webinar explores how better asthma control can improve health outcomes and reduce environmental impact.
📅 Tuesday 5 May
🕛 8.30am to 2pm
📍 Derbarl Yerrigan – 156 Wittenoom St, East Perth WA 6004
Visit our stall at Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service to yarn and learn more about asthma. Our health educator will be there to share information about managing asthma and answer questions in a relaxed, open discussion.
📅 Tuesday 5 May
🕛 11am to 12pm noon
📍 Perth Children’s Hospital – Level 4 and Ground Floor (North Entrance)
Puff and his friends from Respiratory Care WA will be paying a special visit to the children and families at Perth Children’s Hospital. Expect plenty of smiles, high‑fives and giggles as we help spread awareness in a fun and friendly way.
📅 Tuesday 5 May
🕛 9am to 3pm
📍 Perth Children’s Hospital – Ground Floor (North Entrance)
📅 Tuesday 5 May
🕛 10am to 11am
📍 Rockingham Library – Dixon Rd, Perth WA 6168
Join us at Rockingham Library for a free, interactive one-hour session on asthma and COPD. Led by our Respiratory Nurse Educator, the session will explore what causes these conditions, how they can be managed and Asthma First Aid.
📅 Tuesday 5 May
🕛 7.30am – 4pm
📍 36 Ord Street and Cockburn Integrated Health
Our team will be busy seeing patients at our West Perth and Cockburn clinics, but you’re welcome to drop in and pick up free asthma resources to take home or share with someone you know. Resources are also available online.
Raising awareness in your community, school, sporting club or at work is easy.
We’ve included some ideas below:
💬 Start a conversation about asthma with friends, family or colleagues
🤝 Join our free webinar or connect with us at an activation
🧘♀️ Take a deep breath during yoga or meditation
🚶♂️ Pause for a mindful breath on your lunchtime walk
📲 Share our campaign #TakeADeepBreath and help raise awareness of asthma
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