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Autumn and winter fires can be a real problem for people with asthma who are sensitive to smoke from wood fires.
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The 2010 Apple Report is a summary of a study relating to apples, apple antioxidants and health-related outcomes. Several epidemiological studies have found an association between increased apple consumption, good lung function and a reduced incidence of asthma.
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Leading respiratory experts fear early warning signs are indicating a tough cold and flu season ahead, particularly for high risk Aussies with asthma. Sufferers are warned to brace themselves for what could be a challenging season, as figures announced today by the National Asthma Council Australia reveal 58 percent of adults with the condition have already suffered asthma attacks* at the start of winter.1
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The Breathe Better Project aims to provide asthma education and support services for people with asthma and those who care for someone with asthma in the central metropolitan area. The project will have a primary focus on the provision of services to children with asthma and their families although adults with asthma are welcome to participate.
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As part of its national Asthma Management Program, the Australian Government is funding the Asthma Foundations of Australia to deliver two new programs to support people with asthma and linked chronic respiratory conditions.
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After an extensive recruitment and selection process, the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia is proud to announce that Mr David Johnson will commence as the new CEO from 27 January 2010.
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Perth 2011 recognises the tremendous importance of community health and safety, which is the foundation of its decision announced today to partner with two of the most relevant charities – Fremantle Sea Rescue and the Asthma Foundation of WA – to promote its community commitment.
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Jack Antcliff, a Donnybrook Primary school student gathered some friends and conducted his own mini street appeal for the Asthma Foundation of WA. With his self designed spiral of money, Jack managed to raise much needed funds and an awareness of the impact asthma can have on the community.
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The Asthma Foundation of WA and Optus Business Direct proudly hosted a very successful Asthma Golf Day on Friday 13 November.
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The Lung Institute of Western Australia is holding its inaugural "Breathe Easy Week" during the week of 19-23 October 2009.
A variety of activities are planned for this exciting week. "Breathe Easy Week" details can be found at http://www.liwa.uwa.edu.au/?f=36047
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The Asthma Foundation of WA is have Olivia as part of the Asthma Team. As someone who lives with asthma herself, Olivia is a wonderful role model for other young people living with the disease.
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The Asthma Foundations of Australia (AFA) Board met in Adelaide on Friday 15th and Saturday the 16th May 2009 and agreed to review the role and structure of the collaboration of the eight State and Territory Asthma Foundations.
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World Asthma Day today is a significant time for asthma services and those living with the disease around the world. The Asthma Foundation of WA sees no better time to announce the appointment of prominent Perth businessman and nationally recognised sports administrator, Mr. Darren Beazley, as the President of the Board of the Asthma Foundation of WA.
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The Newborns Asthma Parental Smoking Project has achieved 81 referrals to the Quitline from the two hospitals involved in the National Smoke-free Pregnancy Project (King Edward Memorial Hospital and Armadale Hospital).
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A study released by the Cancer Council of WA on Thursday 18 September reveals smoking costs the Western Australian community more than half of the State’s entire health budget.
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PUTT PUTT PUTT…ALL THE WAY TO MAURITIUS! Bart Staines was the lucky winner of this year’s Putt Away Asthma campaign and all he had to do is putt a golf ball into a hole.
Bart’s company was one of over 50 workplaces who took part in the corporate putting competition and who enjoyed a Pimms and a canapé at Next Generation in Kings Park on Friday 5th September for the grand putt off.
After winning the putt off, Bart and a friend are off to Mauritius for a week’s holiday staying at the Les Pavillions Resort, thanks to Naiade Resorts.
We would like to thank all of those who took part in this inaugural fundraising initiative. It was a lot of fun and we received really good feedback from both the avid & amateur putters who took place – saying it was a great way to wrap up the week with employees or for a break from the desk.
To register your interest in getting involved in Putt Away Asthma, or any other workplace campaigns in 2009, please call Mark Hullett on 9289 3670, or email mark.hullett@asthmawa.org.au.
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The show is Directed by Ted Bull, with Prue Ashurst providing the Musical Direction.
The cast are very excited to have Dennis Olsen join them as the Major General. Dennis is so well-known throughout the G&S world it is a great privilege for us to be working with him. And we know he will add his special touch to this role.
The Society is, once again, supporting the Asthma Foundation of WA with this production.
So don’t miss this very special production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s rollicking opera “The Pirates of Penzance.”
Tickets are available from BOCS Ticketing and a portion of each ticket purchase will be donated to the Asthma Foundation of WA.
Price
Standard
$45.00
Concession Seniors Cardholders, Pensioners, Unemployed, Students (not Full Time)
$38.90
Full Time Students
$19.90
Children under 12 Years
$9.90
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The footy is under way and this season Fremantle Dockers' ruckman Aaron Sandilands needs your support to help knock-out asthma.
Each hit-out that Sandilands achieves for the Dockers throughout the 2008 season can be sponsored by your company to help raise money for the Asthma Foundation of WA.
Click here for more information.
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Attend this FREE event & learn SMART strategies to manage your Asthma. To be held at the Challengr Lodge, 17 Read Street Rockingham, 6.00pmto 8.00pm, on Wednesday 23rd July 2008.
Click here for full details.
Click here for Upcoming dates.
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Community Partnerships Breakfast
12th June 2008, Government House Ballroom
Cameron Schwab, President of the Board of the Asthma Foundation of WA and CEO of the Fremantle Football Club, ENJO’s Chief Executive Officer Barb de Corti and the 2007 Telstra Business Woman of the Year, Wild Child’s Founder and CEO, Leanne Preston all share many powerful attributes – they’re highly successful and respected business people, their lives are all impacted by asthma and all three presented at the Asthma Foundation’s recent Community Partnerships Breakfast on 12th June 2008 at the magnificent Government House Ballroom.
Guests at the breakfast not only heard from the three highly influential business people about their respective endeavours; they were also part of the exclusive launch of the Putt Away Asthma campaign – a corporate putting competition designed to engage workplaces in a team putting competition, whilst raising funds for the Asthma Foundation of WA (see above).
Three highly sought after experiences were also auctioned at the breakfast including a scenic helicopter ride for three to The Cut in Port Bouvard for 18 holes of golf against Aussie Test Cricket legend Geoff Marsh and his asthma team; The Asthma Backyard Cricket Test, where by the winning bidder will create two teams of 7, to be captained by Australian cricket stars, Brad Hogg and Adam Gilchrist, for a private afternoon cricket test; and an exotic holiday for two staying at Moonlight Bay Suites in Broome!
All proceeds made from the Have a Ball Doing Business, Community Partnerships Breakfast will go directly to the Asthma Foundation services and the funding of asthma research.
Thank you to all who attended this month’s breakfast. If you would like to get in early and secure a table now for the next Community Partnerships Breakfast to be held next year, please contact the Asthma Foundation on 9289 3670.
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Attend this FREE event & learn SMART strategies to manage your Asthma. To be held at Wanslea Family Centre, 3rd Ave (off Library Rd), Mandurah, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, on Wednesday 21st May 2008.
Click here for full details.
Click here for Upcoming dates.
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Last summer, Mike Hussey was not just batting for Australia! He was also being supported by our valued partners listed below in a brand new campaign called ‘Hussey Hits Asthma for 6’.
Click here for more details.
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To view The Asthma Foundation of WA Annual Report please click here to download the PDF document (6.4mb). You may also download the financial annexure
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The Asthma Foundation's new fashion event was a huge success! Stay tuned for information about next year's event.
For more information and to view photos of the event, click here.
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The Asthma Foundation of WA would like to thank the community for their support of the Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma, which took place on March 16th 2008. The iconic bike ride attracted over 7,000 participants, who collectively contributed over $60,000, in registrations and fundraising, for the 220,000+ Western Australians who are diagnosed with asthma.
The annual bike ride is the only one of its kind in Perth , and involved a record number of cyclists and families this year, that raced past the Joondalup finish line. New to the bike route this year was a 60km leg along the freeway from Kwinana and Joondalup, and an impressive 2,276 competitive cyclists tackled this leg.
With all of the event donations in and all tallied up, the top Bike Hike for Asthma fundraisers are now starting to receive their special giveaways. We would like to thank you all for your outstanding fundraising efforts! Special thanks also go out to Polar Optics Australia and the Good Guys Joondalup for supporting the Asthma Foundation of WA.
To view photos and for more information about the Bike Hike for Asthma 2008 please visit the Freeway Bike Hike website
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The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of WA (Inc) is delighted to present its 2007 production PRINCESS IDA. For more information contact:
BOCS Ticketing
Phone: 9484 1133
Online: www.bocsticketing.com.au
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Attend this FREE event & learn SMART strategies to manage your Asthma. To be held at the Woodlake Community Health Centre, Ellenbrook, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, on Wednesday 19th September.
Click here for full details.
Click here for upcoming dates.
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Attend this FREE event & learn SMART strategies to manage your Asthma. To be held at the Rockingham Kwinana Division of General Practice, Kwinana, 7.00pm to 9.00pm, on Wednesday 12th September 2007.
Click here for full details.
Click here for upcoming dates.
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Attend this FREE event & learn SMART strategies to manage your Asthma. To be held at Shenton Park Community Health Centre, Shenton Park, 10.00am to 12.00pm, on Thursday 6th September 2007.
Click here for full details.
Click here for upcoming dates.
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The Transport Forum of WA held a bi-annual ‘CONVOY FOR KIDS’ to raise much-needed funds and awareness for The Asthma Foundation of WA.
Click here for more information.
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