16 May 2024
Time to rethink the PR on PR (Pulmonary Rehabilitation)
Lung Foundation Australia are calling on health professionals to rethink the public framing of Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR), giving the community a better understanding of who it can benefit.
29 May 2024
Lead balloon that’s just as poisonous, Vape excise is pure greed
Lung Foundation Australia has condemned calls from politicians, small business and vaping lobby groups to introduce an excise on e-cigarette products.
15 May 2024
Focus on research a win for Lung Health Community
The nation’s peak lung health body has commended the focus on health research in this year’s Federal Budget as excellent news for the future of lung health in Australia.
10 May 2024
To our Federal Politicians: Don’t be on the wrong side of history
Doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, public health experts, teachers, parents and guardians urge federal politicians to pass the Vaping Reforms Bill.
08 May 2024
Queensland’s strong action on engineered stone sets precedent for nation
Australia’s peak lung health organisation has commended the Queensland Government’s adoption of a ban on working with engineered stone from 1 July, including ruling out a transition period.
02 May 2024
New research funding to transform Australian’s future health
Lung Foundation Australia strongly supports today’s announcement of a $1.89 billion investment into a transformation of health and medical research in Australia by the Federal Government.
02 May 2024
Time to Plunge In For Lungs
Lung Foundation Australia needs Aussies to dive, jump and splash into the ocean, pool or ice bath this May for Lung Health Awareness Month, fundraising to help improve lung health and protect future generations from lung disease.
19 Apr 2024
Flu shots should be made free for all Australians ahead of warnings for horror season
Lung Foundation Australia is calling for the flu vaccine to be made free for all Australians no matter which State or Territory they live in, this World Immunisation Week (April 24-30), ahead of what experts are warning could be a horror flu season.
15 Apr 2024
Management tool available to empower families with their child’s lung health
With the coming months commonly bringing a rise in influenza and other respiratory infections, researchers are highlighting the importance of looking after your lung health.
15 Apr 2024
Cost of living hits lung disease community hard
New Lung Foundation Australia findings have highlighted cost of living pressures impacting people with a lung disease.