The Asthma Foundation of WA conducts FREE Living Well With Asthma (LWWA) sessions for people with asthma, and their family, carers or friends.
These sessions provide people with accurate, up-to-date information, and the skills and knowledge to effectively manage and control a person's asthma. Education sessions are held regularly throughout the year in West Perth, and in various metropolitan locations. Daytime, evening and weekend sessions are available. Bookings are essential.
Living Well With Asthma Topics
· What asthma is
· Common asthma triggers and how to avoid/minimise them
· Differences between medications
· How to take medications correctly
· How to use and clean a spacer correctly
· Peak flow meters and when to use them
· The importance of a written Asthma Action Plan
· How to assess and manage an Asthma First Aid situation
· The Asthma Foundation of WA's products and services
At these sessions, asthma therapy equipment (spacers, peak flow meters etc) is available for purchase and written information is provided.
Living Well With Asthma 2013 Dates and Venues
South West Educator
(Rockingham) |
Tues 26 Feb |
10:00am-11:30am |
Lotteries House, Albany
211-217 North Rd, Albany |
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Thurs 28 Feb |
10:00am-11:30am |
Albany Senior Citizens Centre
122 Grey St West, Albany |
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Thurs 11 April |
10:00am-11:30am |
Challenger Lodge
17 Read St, Rockingham |
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Mon 24 June |
10:00am-11:30am |
Challenger Lodge
17 Read St, Rockingham |
North West Educator
(Joondalup) |
Thurs 16 May |
10:00am-11:30am |
Joondalup Child & Adolescent Health Centre
Regents Park Rd, Joondalup |
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Thurs 20 June |
1:00pm-2:30pm |
Joondalup Child & Adolescent Health Centre
Regents Park Rd, Joondalup |
North East Educator
(Lockridge) |
Wed 27 March |
1:30pm-3:00pm |
Lockridge Community Health Centre
32 Weddall Rd, Lockridge |
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Mon 27 May |
9:30am-11:00am |
Lockridge Community Health Centre
32 Weddall Rd, Lockridge |
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For booking into a session please email us at reception@asthmawa.org.au or call us on 08 9289 3600.