Asthma Australia

Asthma Australia is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with asthma across Australia. Originally referred to in some contexts as Asthma Foundations Australia, its mission focuses on providing support, education, and advocacy for asthma management and prevention.

History and Mission

Asthma Australia has been at the forefront of asthma health care, education, and research for over 60 years[1][4]. The organization's mission is to ensure that people with asthma can live freely and without restriction due to their condition. Key goals include reducing avoidable hospitalizations and promoting community-wide understanding of asthma to help in emergency situations[5].

Activities and Initiatives

• Education and Training: Asthma Australia provides comprehensive education and training programs for both individuals with asthma and health professionals. This includes first aid training to respond effectively during asthma emergencies[5].
• Advocacy and Research: The organization advocates for people with asthma, supporting research into the causes, prevention, and treatments of asthma. This work involves collaboration with governments, researchers, and health professionals to find the best practices and treatments[5].
• Community Engagement: Asthma Australia operates across several Australian states and territories, partnering with other organizations to deliver evidence-based health strategies. It aims to make life with asthma as manageable as possible[5].

Impact

Asthma Australia supports over half a million people annually with its programs and partnerships[5]. By promoting awareness and understanding of asthma, it seeks to address the challenges posed by climate change, air quality, and health inequity, particularly relevant in Australia where nearly 2.8 million people live with asthma[4].

Vision

Asthma Australia envisions a community free from asthma and works towards halving avoidable hospital presentations due to asthma by 2030[5]. This vision underscores its commitment to improving asthma management and reducing its impact on individuals and communities nationwide.

[1] https://asthmaonline.org.au/about-us/ [2] https://asthma.org.au [3] https://www.nationalasthma.org.au [4] https://asthma.org.au/about-us/ [5] https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/partners/asthma-australia