The Asthma Foundation of WA is a community based, non-profit organisation dedicated to the alleviation of asthma as a cause of morbidity and mortality in our community.

News

20/07/2010 - Wood Smoke Clouds Asthma

14/07/2010 - 2010 Apple Report

21/06/2010 - Experts forecast tough cold and flu season ahead: over half of asthma sufferers report attacks in first weeks of winter

09/06/2010 - Officeworks raises over $3600 for asthma services....

27/05/2010 - New 2010 research on respiratory diseases in Australia

04/05/2010 - Communities around the world consider asthma and its impact

22/03/2010 - Channel 7 Telethon Trust provides the Asthma Foundation of WA funding for a 12 month pilot project "The Breathe Better Project"

28/01/2010 - Australian Government funds two new asthma programs

Volunteers Needed!

National Asthma Week is an annual event that runs from September 1 to 7 and aims to raise asthma awareness in the community. On Friday 3 September the Asthma Foundation of WA will be running a street appeal within the Perth CBD and we are after a team of volunteers to help make this event as successful as it has been in past years. This is an ideal opportunity for work places to get on board and lend a hand for a few hours.

For more details regarding volunteering for this event please contact our volunteer coordinator on volunteers@asthmawa.org.au

Health Information

New reports provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicate a 16 per cent increase in the number of asthma related deaths in Australia, with a reported 449 people dying from asthma in 2008 compared with 2007 data. The Asthma Foundation of WA is urging the community to take asthma more seriously by understanding and accessing education in asthma management and potentially lifesaving asthma first aid.

Asthma is serious....... so let’s talk about it. The Asthma Foundation of Western Australia is offering a range of free asthma education sessions over the next couple of months. To book or to find out more please click here or call 9289 3600.

Events and Campaigns

Would YOU like to be a part of our exciting new membership initiative?

The Asthma Foundation of WA is revamping the membership program to better suit the needs of the community! Members will have access to a number of specifically tailored asthma services, as well as latest research findings from recent medical research projects. By becoming a member you will not only get the latest up-to-date information, you may also help us find a cure for asthma. Call 9289 3663 for more information or to register your interest. Watch this space...