Asthma Australia

How does the language used in asthma care affect you? 🤔 Researchers from Deakin University are inviting people over 18 with asthma to participate in a survey exploring how the words used by your doctor or in asthma information impact your care. If you’ve ever felt stigmatised by the use of certain words relating to your asthma, now is the chance to say something! The results will help us to communicate with our community in more engaging and appropriate ways. Complete the survey here: https://buff.ly/3UArkXS This study has received Deakin University ethics approval (reference number: 2024/HE000267)

Last week, we hosted the quarterly ACT Healthy Schools Network (HSN) meeting at our Asthma Australia office in Chifley! 🙌 It was fantastic to connect with organisations dedicated to supporting children's mental and physical health. The HSN portal is a go-to resource for schools, filled with valuable content covering everything from vaping prevention to RSI in kids, healthy food options, and even our Book a Call service for asthma support. These meetings are all about sharing ideas and information to help improve the well-being of kids across schools. We’re proud to be part of this collaborative effort! For more info on the HSN, check out: https://buff.ly/3Yq8qnz Abilities Unlimited Australia ACT Council of Parents & Citizens Association Inc Cancer Council ACT Diabetes NSW & ACT Fearless Women Hepatitis ACT YWCA Canberra Woden Community Service (WCS) Community Services # 1

Victorians, your voice is needed! 📣 Have you used public healthcare services in Victoria recently? If so, here's your chance to make a difference! 🙌 The Consumers Health Forum is calling for Victorian residents to share their experiences and ideas to help redesign the state's healthcare system. This is a great opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in your community! Your feedback is crucial in creating a system that truly meets the needs of people in Victoria. Whether it's about accessibility, communication, or quality of care—every insight counts. 🗓️ Get involved and complete the survey today: https://buff.ly/3UrVpsB

If you’re a leader in digital health, Generative AI or data governance, we’d love to hear from you! Help us shape the future of asthma care through innovative technology and data solutions. Applications close FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1

⏰ Final call for expressions of interest! ⏰ There’s still time to apply to join Asthma Australia’s Digital and Data Advisory Committee (DDAC), but don’t delay – applications close soon! If you’re a leader in digital health, Generative AI, or data governance, we’d love to hear from you. Your expertise can help us shape the future of asthma care through innovative technology and data solutions. Submit your application before it's too late! Applications close Friday 1 November 2024. 👉 Apply here: https://buff.ly/4fhRZjW

❗ Big news for Queanbeyan-Palerang! ❗ The Regional Council has released a draft policy that would stop new wood heaters from being approved in urban areas when building or renovating homes. This would be a game-changer for people with asthma and many others whose health is negatively affected by wood heater smoke 🙏 We know wood heaters cause significant health damage, with research in the ACT - which is right across the border from the Queanbeyan-Palerang local government area - estimating up to 63 deaths each year are due to wood heater smoke. Wood heaters are the major source of winter air pollution in many towns. But there’s hope for cleaner air! Our consumer research shows that most households in NSW using wood heaters also use an alternative, efficient heating source like reverse cycle air conditioning. We’ve joined the Centre for Safe Air and the HEAL Network to support this policy, which aims to protect health by reducing the number of wood heaters and encouraging modern, efficient heating options. Read more: https://buff.ly/3BSHcP0

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With the ACT and QLD elections just around the corner, these are our election priorities for ensuring that people with asthma have a voice in future government policies. Click here to read more: https://buff.ly/3Yqdt8M

We're breathing easier thanks to our renewed partnership with Initial Hygiene Australia and their InspireAir 72 Air Purifier 🙌 Initial is generously providing Asthma Australia with air purifiers to give away in support of our programs and campaigns, helping us raise awareness about asthma and air quality across Australia. Air purifiers like InspireAir 72 help remove particles from the air like pollen, dust and bacteria, supporting cleaner, healthier breathing for everyone. Thank you, Initial! 🙏 https://buff.ly/3Y3IBJJ

Take a look at our article featured in Croakey Health Media, written by Anthony Flynn, Director of Health Knowledge and Translation at Asthma Australia, covering the release the National Sustainable Asthma Care Roadmap – Roundtable Report ⬇️ https://buff.ly/487ZEPv