28 Aug 2023
SURVEY: SERIOUS HEALTH IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE WORRY AUSTRALIANS, GOVERNMENT CLIMATE STRATEGY NEEDS FURTHER CONSULTATION
New survey data from Asthma Australia reveals 70 per cent of Australians think governments should act to protect people whose health is vulnerable to climate change
24 Aug 2023
NO NEW WOOD HEATERS, ACT GOVERNMENT FIRST TO COMMIT TO A PHASE-OUT IN SUBURBS
Despite the winter chill, the Australian Capital Territory will be the first government to phase out wood heaters due to health and environmental impacts, including asthma risk.
31 Jul 2023
AUSTRALIA’S NEW ASTHMA AGENDA: TOP 10 RESEARCH PRIORITIES
– Asthma Australia aims for meaningful change in everyday lives – Proudly launches Australia’s new and only National Asthma Research Agenda
02 Aug 2023
GAS CONNECTIONS BANNED IN NEW VICTORIAN HOMES, A HEALTHY STEP FOR FAMILIES WITH ASTHMA
Asthma Australia is applauding the Victorian Government in its landmark decision to go electric and ban gas connections in new homes applying for planning permits from 1 January 2024
26 Jun 2023
ASTHMA AUSTRALIA PARTNERS WITH CLUBS TASMANIA TO CREATE ASTHMA SMART CLUBS INITIATIVE
Asthma Australia and Clubs Tasmania share a vision for promoting healthy communities, in particular, supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people to develop health for life.
09 Jun 2023
MAKE THE SWITCH FROM WOOD HEATERS
Asthma Australia is encouraging people across the country to make the switch away from wood heaters and help clean up our winter air.
02 Jun 2023
ASTHMA SYDNEY SMOKE RISK: RESIDENTS ADVISED TO PREPARE FOR HAZARD BURN-OFFS
SYDNEY: Asthma Australia is urging people with respiratory or heart conditions, such as asthma, to prepare for smoky air, particularly in the south and south-west regions of Sydney, due to planned hazard burns starting from Monday, June 5 advises Asthma Australia.
17 May 2023
ACT FIRST TO BE AIRSMART, A SIGNIFICANT STEP FOR AUSTRALIA’S AIR QUALITY HEALTH
People in the ACT will be the first to see the roll-out of ‘AirSmart’ following a funding announcement by the ACT Government today.
09 May 2023
BIG WINS – ASTHMA AUSTRALIA’S FEDERAL BUDGET RESPONSE
Asthma medicine savings: Bulk Billing incentives and rebates for longer appointments Electrification of homes: positive step but more is needed Welcomes vaping and smoking reform The health of people living with asthma greatly benefits from significant health Budget measures.
08 May 2023
ASTHMA AUSTRALIA’S 2023 TASMANIAN ASTHMA DISCOVERY SURVEY – TELL US YOUR STORY!
Asthma Australia wants to know more about what life is like for Tasmanians experiencing breathing problems and asthma.
