Meet Jacqui

Meet Jacqui

In April last year, just as our State was heading into its first COVID-19 lockdown, we were thrilled to welcome Jacqui to our Respiratory Health Team to provide education and support to people with both…

Asthma hospital presentations drop

Asthma hospital presentations drop

Asthma hospital presentations drop, Asthma WA warns ‘Be ready for winter’ Recent figures have shown a drop in presentations of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to Western Australian hospitals last year, but on…

Supporting students with asthma

Supporting students with asthma

Asthma is one of the leading causes for school absenteeism in children. This condition can have a significant impact on their general wellbeing, affecting them physically, emotionally, mentally and socially.  This has a detrimental impact…

Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations

Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations

If you have a chronic respiratory condition such as asthma or COPD, Asthma WA strongly recommends both the influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations for 2021. Many people are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination.   Check your…

A message from our Patron

A message from our Patron

Being Patron of many Western Australian not-for-profits brings me great joy and is one of the things I love most about being Governor of WA. It allows me to advocate for organisations, shining a spotlight…

Greek Orthodox Easter
Greek Orthodox Easter
Greek Orthodox Easter

Greek Orthodox Easter

This past weekend was Greek Orthodox Easter.   Our Clinical Nurse Educator, Kate, celebrated with her family and has shared some photos of the event along with the background behind this colourful and exciting tradition. Greek…

Australian Asthma Handbook Update

Australian Asthma Handbook Update

Published by the National Asthma Council, the Australian Asthma Handbook is the ‘go-to’ guide for doctors, nurses and anyone else involved in the diagnosis and management of asthma, based on the latest research and evidence.…

Hoping for Harmony
Hoping for Harmony

Hoping for Harmony

It’s Harmony Week next week. This is a time when as a community, we come together to celebrate our differences and contributions to the world, and share our traditions, food and friendship. In a time…

Win a Gin Gin Gin

Win a Gin Gin Gin

Become a monthly giver and go in the draw to WIN for you and for us! Win a bottle of Gin Gin Gin, the original Wise Wine Distillery GinTriple distilled, this gin starts its life…

COVID-19 Vaccination

COVID-19 Vaccination

Although Western Australia has been in the fortunate position that has seen us spared the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all understandably keen to be vaccinated against this virus. The Australian Government has…