Community Education
Ask the Educator Sessions
Individual and Small Group Education
Sporting and Community Groups
Workplace Education
Ask the Educator Sessions
The Asthma Foundation of WA conducts FREE Ask the Educator 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. Both evening and daytime sessions are available. Bookings are essential - just follow the links below to book into the location of your choice.
Ask the Educator 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.
Make a booking for an Ask the Educator session!
Choose a date from the sessions below, then make a booking by contacting our friendly Community Administration Support officer on ph: (08) 9289 3643 or Em: admin.community@asthmawa.org.au
| Date |
Venue |
Address |
Time |
Presenter |
Ask The Expert
Tuesday 6th May 2008 |
Technology Park |
Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley |
7.30pm - 9.00pm
Registration 7pm |
Richard Loh & Andrew Wilson |
| Wednesday 21st May 2008 |
Wanslea Family Centre Mandurah |
Library Road (off 3rd Ave), Mandurah |
6.30pm - 8.30pm |
Deb Wilkes |
| Wednesday 28th May 2008 |
Kalunga-Myah Family Centre |
136 LeSoeuf Drive, Kardinya |
6.30pm - 8.30pm |
Di Marks |
| Monday 9th June 2008 |
Swan Districts Hospital, Seminar Room 3 |
Eveline Road, Middle Swan |
1.00pm - 3.00pm |
Di Marks |
| Thursday 26th June 2008 |
Armadale Community Health Centre |
3056 Albany Hwy, Armadale |
9.00am - 11.00am |
Lisa Terlick |
| Wednesday 9th July 2008 |
Morley Public Library |
7 Dewar Street, Morley |
5.30pm - 7.30pm |
Di Marks |
| Wednesday 23rd July 2008 |
Challenger Lodge |
17 Reid Street, Rockingham |
6.00pm - 8.00pm |
Deb Wilkes |
| Friday 1st August 2008 |
Tapping Primary School |
87 St Stephens Cres, Tapping |
9.30am - 11.00am |
Yvonne Ashworth |
| Monday 11th August |
Coolabaroo Neighbourhood Centre |
73 Parkside Drv, Thornlie |
6.30pm - 8.30pm |
Lisa Terlick |
| Monday 1st September 2008 |
Clarkson Library |
Ocean Keys Blv (cnr Ebb Way), Clarkson |
10.00am - 12.00noon |
Yvonne Ashworth |
| Thursday 4th September 2008 |
Asthma Foundation |
36 Ord Street, West Perth |
6.00pm - 8.00pm |
Ryoka Elton |
| Friday 5th September 2008 |
Kelmscott Library |
2817 Albany Hwy, Kelmscott |
10.00am - 12.00noon |
Lisa Terlick |
| Thursday 18th September 2008 |
Morley Sport and Recreation Centre |
Cnr Wellington Road & Mangini St, Morley |
7.00pm - 9.00pm |
Di Marks |
| Wednesday 15th October 2008 |
Riverton Public Library |
67 Riley Rd, Riverton |
10.00am - 12.00noon |
Lisa Terlick |
| Wednesday 5th November 2008 |
Joondalup Community Health Centre |
Regents Park Rd, Joondalup |
6.30pm - 8.30pm |
Yvonne Ashworth |
| Monday 10th November 2008 |
Lockridge Community Centre |
Weddall Road, Lockridge |
9.30am - 11.30am |
Di Marks |
| Monday 17th November 2008 |
Challenger Lodge |
17 Reid Street, Rockingham |
6.30pm - 8.30pm |
Deb Wilkes |
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Individual and Small Group Education
FREE personalised asthma education is available for anyone with asthma, as well as family members and carers. Trained health professionals provide support and up-to-date information during one-to-one and small group sessions. Our aim is to improve self-management by explaining the proper use of medications and devices, avoiding and managing triggers, as well as vital Asthma First Aid. Gaining control of your asthma allows for a happier healthier lifestyle!
You may be referred to this service by your GP or Hospital, or you may book an appointment yourself.
Asthma Education Clinics are conducted at:
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Childcare Centres and Schools
We can provide your child's childcare centre or school with guidelines to assist in providing a safer environment for children with asthma. Our Community Asthma Educators can conduct Asthma First Aid sessions for staff and parents/carers and we can assist the centre or school with strategies to become 'Asthma Friendly'.
Sporting/Recreational Groups and other Community Organisations
Do you belong to a sporting/recreational club or community group? The Asthma Foundation of WA can conduct asthma workshops for your members, staff, coaches or instructors. Information provided in a session includes Exercise-Induced Asthma, how to recognise worsening asthma and how to administer Asthma First Aid.
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Workplace Education
Our Community Asthma Educators are available for on-site sessions with staff at your workplace. The sessions are approximately 1 hour in duration and are tailored to suit your needs.
Contact an Educator at West Perth, Armadale, Kwinana, Joondalup or Swan (details above) to register your interest in a Community Group Session.
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