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Asthma links

Links to Australian and overseas asthma organisations.

Australian organisations

Asthma Australia
An association of all the asthma foundations throughout Australia.

Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
A medical organisation aiming to advance the science and practice of clinical immunology and allergy by promoting education and the highest standards of ethical medical practice.

Australian Centre for Asthma Monitoring (ACAM)
The Australian Centre for Asthma Monitoring (ACAM) aims to assist in reducing the burden of asthma in Australia by developing, collating and interpreting data relevant to asthma prevention, management and health policy.

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information.

Australian Lung Foundation
Assists the relief of people suffering from lung disease and promotes better lung health.

Cooperative Research Centre for Asthma and Airways (CRCAA)
One of over 71 cooperative research centres established under the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centre Program.

HealthInsite
Australian Government initiative to improve the health of Australians by providing easy access to quality information about human health.

National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
A not-for-profit organisation creating awareness and providing information about asthma.

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
A national organisation providing research funding and development of advice.

Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand
The peak professional body of thoracic physicians, scientists and other healthcare professionals involved in respiratory health. The society aims to prevent and cure respiratory disease and relieve disability in those with lung disease.Top of page

Australian state & territory asthma foundations

The asthma foundations provide asthma education, information, research, community advocacy and support to people with asthma and their carers.

National: Asthma Australia
NSW: Asthma Foundation New South Wales
NT: Asthma Foundation of the Northern Territory
QLD: Asthma Foundation of Queensland
SA: Asthma Foundation of South Australia
TAS: Asthma Foundation of Tasmania
VIC: Asthma Foundation of Victoria
WA: Asthma Foundation of Western AustraliaTop of page

Overseas organisations

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)
Large professional medical specialty organisation representing allergists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and other physicians with a special interest in allergy.

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
Non-profit organisation that provides practical information, community-based services, support and referrals through a national network of chapters and educational support groups.

Asthma Society of Canada
Charity devoted to optimising the health of people living with asthma.

European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients Associations (EFA)
Alliance of 41 organisations in 23 different countries across Europe.

Asthma UK
Independent charity working to conquer asthma through a combination of research, education and support.

Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD)
Works with health care professionals and public health officials to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and to improve prevention and treatment of this lung disease for patients around the world.

Page last reviewed: 14 September 2010