Lung Foundation Australia
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Improving lung health and reducing the impact of lung disease through: Information & support services- Education & training - Research - Advocacy & awareness
Australia
Joined November 2009
👷 Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day. Your work can impact your lung health if you breathe in dust, fumes, gases or vapours. To understand your risk of workplace exposures, take our Healthy Lungs at Work quiz: https://t.co/QHsGRkde2G
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At #WBConf25, we’re shaping the future of #Bronchiectasis by empowering the next generation of leaders 🌍 💬Prof. @lucyloveslungs shares: “Bring your early-career stars to Brisbane to share their work & grow.” 📢 Abstract submission open until 13 April: https://t.co/FxL75XmjuT
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#WBConf25 🚀 Seize the Opportunity – Apply for the Rising Star Programme! 🌟 @_JenPollock, WBC 2024 Rising Star Award Winner, shares why early-career professionals should apply! 🔔 Deadline: 13 April 2025 Submit now: https://t.co/K9MfKFow9E
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Registrations are now open for our next ANZ-LCNF webinar for the 2025. Join us on 17 April as we hear from Senior Physiotherapist Rohan Miegel about managing breathlessness in lung cancer: physiotherapy tools and techniques. Register today https://t.co/Nu6kwnUrVy
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📽️ Diverse Lungs, Inclusive Solutions Prof. Morgan, Pres of @Lungfoundation & Chair of #WBConf25, and Mark Brooke, CEO of @Lungfoundation, dive into the theme: understanding #bronchiectasis & pioneering equitable care. 🌏 Join us in redefining care! 🔗 https://t.co/K6mm62xDsZ
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Our team was excited to be attending the Public Health Association Australia Screening Conference in Sydney! 🎉 A brilliant opportunity to engage with industry leaders and explore the latest advancements in public health screening! #PHAAConference #PublicHealth #Screening
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LFA CEO discusses how a sense of pessimism around treatment outcomes and deep-seated stigma risk undermining patient participation in the new Lung Cancer Screening Program! https://t.co/adSIKsUOEZ
ausdoc.com.au
Lung Foundation Australia CEO Mark Brooke says lung cancer attracts the highest rates of stigma of all cancers.
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Great news for Australians! Both major parties are investing in Medicare to boost bulk billing and primary care training. Lung Foundation Australia supports these health investments and will continue advocating for lung disease prevention, diagnosis, and care.
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5 YEARS IN THE MAKING, TARGETED NATIONAL LUNG CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM COMMENCES IN 2025 Lung Foundation Australia CEO talks about opportunity to treat patients presenting at early stage instead of late stage Australian Health Journal @AUHealthJournal SEGMENT Filmed in Adelaide
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Is vaping fueling a health crisis among youth in Asia Pacific? Check out the expert insight from our team in this article! https://t.co/sUdeMA8IUN
healthfulforu.com
Vaping is rising among APAC youth, but hidden health risks make it dangerous—parents must act to protect teens from this growing epidemic.
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This World Cancer Day, Lung Foundation Australia urges all Australians to advocate for change in lung cancer inequities. Despite its devastating impact, lung cancer remains underrepresented in national cancer care conversations. What changes do you want to see?
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We applaud the Australian Government’s funding of RSV vaccination for pregnant women to protect their newborns 🤰💉 We hope to see RSV vaccinations accessible for older Australians with chronic lung disease. Learn more about RSV here: https://t.co/w11zuQoeJx
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There are many ways to manage your COPD, breathe more easily and improve your quality of life! Find out if you’re doing everything possible to live your best life by taking the My COPD Checklist today: https://t.co/ounV0hEr3q
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Managing your COPD today can improve your life tomorrow! Complete the My COPD Checklist now and download your personalised plan: https://t.co/ounV0hEr3q
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Federal Government needs to invest in a National Rural Health Strategy, preventive health initiatives, mental healthcare, and measures to improve air quality and climate resilience! @Mark_Butler_MP @gedkearney @CroakeyNews @AsthmaAustralia @StrokeF
https://t.co/sVDaKsPgZg
croakey.org
Introduction by Croakey: Election-year budgets bring particular opportunities and challenges for policy and advocacy, especially around health equity. Alison Barrett
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In 2024 our advocacy and policy team were working hard to advocate for better lung health and care in Australia! 💙
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Our team were able to create meaningful impact in 2024! We continued to support patients and carers to live their best lives! You can connect with our support team today, completely free, via our website: https://t.co/M4M3QiZTZo
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We are pleased to announce that applications have been extended for the Tony Britton Memorial PhD Scholarship in Occupational Lung Disease, valued at $45,000 + GST over three years. Applications close 11 February 2025 Learn more and apply now: https://t.co/bzYuSyKeCa
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Will you be attending the Australian Lung Cancer Conference 2025? Held in Adelaide from 19 to 21 February, Australia's largest lung cancer conference is ready to revolutionise lung cancer research and care. Learn more and register to attend: https://t.co/NwgP8rOz3c
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We lose 45 Australians to lung disease and lung cancer every day. Anyone can be affected, no matter your age or background. It's never too late to start looking after your lungs. Take the time to check your lung health today: https://t.co/acP1op4suB
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