Community Education
Ask the Educator Sessions
Individual and Small Group Education
Sporting and Community Groups
Workplace Education
Referral Forms for Asthma 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.
Ask the Educator Venues and Dates
DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
Wed 17th Feb 2010
|
10:30am-12:30am |
Lockridge Community Health Centre, Weddall Rd , Lockridge |
Wed 24 th Feb 2010
|
9:30 am-11:30am |
Joondalup Community Health Centre, Regents Park Rd , Joondalup |
Thurs 25th Feb 2010
|
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Armadale Community Health Centre, Albany Hwy , Armadale |
Mon 23 rd Feb 2010
|
10:00am-12:00am |
Challenger Lodge, Benjamin Way (off Read St), Rockingham |
Wed 17th Mar 2010
|
1:00pm-3:00pm |
Lockridge Community Health Centre, Weddall Rd , Lockridge |
Wed 17th Mar 2010
|
9:30am-11:30am |
Challenger Lodge, Benjamin Way (off Read St), Rockingham |
Tues 7 th Apr 2010
|
6:30pm-8:30pm |
Joondalup Community Health Centre, Regents Park Rd , Joondalup |
Wed 14th Apr 2010
|
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Armadale Community Health Centre, Albany Hwy , Armadale |
Fri 16th Apr 2010
|
1:00pm-3:00pm |
Lockridge Community Health Centre, Weddall Rd , Lockridge |
Mon 17th May 2010
|
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Challenger Lodge, Benjamin Way (off Read St), Rockingham |
Wed 19th May 2010
|
6:30pm-8:30pm |
Joondalup Community Health Centre, Regents Park Rd , Joondalup |
Thurs 20th May 2010
|
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Armadale Community Health Centre, Albany Hwy , Armadale |
Fri 21st May 2010
|
10:00am-12:00am |
Lockridge Community Health Centre, Weddall Rd , Lockridge |
Wed 16th Jun 2010
|
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Armadale Community Health Centre, Albany Hwy , Armadale |
Sat Jun 19th 2010
|
9:30am-11:30am |
Joondalup Community Health Centre, Regents Park Rd , Joondalup |
Fri 25th Jun 2010
|
10:00am- 12:00am |
Challenger Lodge, Benjamin Way (off Read St), Rockingham |
* Please be sure to book your place at these sessions by calling (08)9289 3643. Sessions will be cancelled if no bookings are received. |
* Please note that as these sessions are quite long and may involve several people, it is not suitable to bring children aged under ten years to the sessions. |
* If the session times above are unsuitable, please see below to arrange an Individual Education Session. |
For more information contact our friendly Community Administration Support officer on ph: (08) 9289 3643 or Em: admin.community@asthmawa.org.au
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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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Referral Forms for Asthma Education
The Asthma Foundation happily accept referrals from GPs, Hospital staff and Pharmacists in the metropolitan area who may not have the time/staff-power to educate their patients/clients about asthma. Please feel free to download the referral form relevant to your area, send through and one of our educators will contact your patient/client to arrange a time to discuss how we can help them better manage their asthma. For any rural or remote referrals, please call 9289 3600 and we will help you find an educator who may be in your local area.
Central Referral Form West Perth & surrounds
South West Referral Form Rockingham & surrounds
South East Referral Form Armadale & surrounds
North West Referral Form Joondalup & surrounds
North East Referral Form Lockridge & surrounds
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