Respiratory Care WA
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Respiratory Care WA, formerly Asthma WA, has been helping Western Australians breathe better for 60 years.
#Spirometry is essential for diagnosing #COPD, but access to testing is still inconsistent across Australia. #WorldCOPDDay
Spirometry testing is falling – how GPs can reverse the trend
Declining rates of spirometry testing is posing a problem for COPD diagnosis and management, writes Rael Rivers, acting chief executive of Respiratory Care WA and Dr Li Ping Chung, Respiratory Consultant at Fiona Stanley Hospital.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:59 AM
#Spirometry is essential for diagnosing #COPD, but access to testing is still inconsistent across Australia. #WorldCOPDDay
A special thank you to #TheWestAustralian for sharing the story of two-year-old Greyson Allis, one of the many children benefiting from our new dedicated under-six respiratory clinic. Read the full story here 🔗
New WA clinic a ‘lighthouse’ for kids with breathing issues
A new bulk-billed respiratory clinic for children under six aims to address growing demand for asthma treatment and confusion over how to diagnose and manage respiratory illnesses.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:02 AM
A special thank you to #TheWestAustralian for sharing the story of two-year-old Greyson Allis, one of the many children benefiting from our new dedicated under-six respiratory clinic. Read the full story here 🔗
WA faces one of its worst hay fever seasons. The new Perth Pollen Service gives real-time forecasts to help people with asthma and COPD manage their health. A great collaboration between AirHealth, ECU and Respiratory Care WA. Download the app: https://f.mtr.cool/mdmsrsoipb
October 31, 2025 at 5:42 AM
WA faces one of its worst hay fever seasons. The new Perth Pollen Service gives real-time forecasts to help people with asthma and COPD manage their health. A great collaboration between AirHealth, ECU and Respiratory Care WA. Download the app: https://f.mtr.cool/mdmsrsoipb
Great to welcome Respiratory Physician Dr Li Ping Chung to our West Perth clinic for a #ForcedOscillationTechnique (FOT) session. Her training boosts our team’s skills and strengthens care for Western Australians with respiratory conditions. Session online soon.
October 23, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Great to welcome Respiratory Physician Dr Li Ping Chung to our West Perth clinic for a #ForcedOscillationTechnique (FOT) session. Her training boosts our team’s skills and strengthens care for Western Australians with respiratory conditions. Session online soon.
"When asthma isn't asthma." Kate Baumwol & Dr Alice Crawford explain why health professionals must recognise differences between asthma & ILO. #RespiratoryHealth
Read the insight:
Read the insight:
When Asthma Isn’t Asthma
Up to 30% of Australians labelled with asthma may not actually have it — and the consequences can be life-changing.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:45 AM
"When asthma isn't asthma." Kate Baumwol & Dr Alice Crawford explain why health professionals must recognise differences between asthma & ILO. #RespiratoryHealth
Read the insight:
Read the insight:
Well done to #Telethon for raising a record $90M+ to help WA kids! Thanks to their generosity and our community, Respiratory Care WA can provide specialist care, nurse support, and lung function tests for children and families at no cost. #Incredibletogether!
October 21, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Well done to #Telethon for raising a record $90M+ to help WA kids! Thanks to their generosity and our community, Respiratory Care WA can provide specialist care, nurse support, and lung function tests for children and families at no cost. #Incredibletogether!
Just 1 week to go until the #Telethon Perth Family Festival! 🎉
📅 Sunday 19 October | 10 am – 4 pm
📍 RAC Arena and along Wellington Street
🎟️ Free entry for all ages, with a gold coin donation to watch the live broadcast inside the arena
🚌 Free public transport to the event
📅 Sunday 19 October | 10 am – 4 pm
📍 RAC Arena and along Wellington Street
🎟️ Free entry for all ages, with a gold coin donation to watch the live broadcast inside the arena
🚌 Free public transport to the event
October 13, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Just 1 week to go until the #Telethon Perth Family Festival! 🎉
📅 Sunday 19 October | 10 am – 4 pm
📍 RAC Arena and along Wellington Street
🎟️ Free entry for all ages, with a gold coin donation to watch the live broadcast inside the arena
🚌 Free public transport to the event
📅 Sunday 19 October | 10 am – 4 pm
📍 RAC Arena and along Wellington Street
🎟️ Free entry for all ages, with a gold coin donation to watch the live broadcast inside the arena
🚌 Free public transport to the event
We were delighted to join the Institute for Respiratory Health in celebrating its 25th Anniversary Symposium, which brought together researchers, clinicians and community voices nationwide to share breakthroughs and strengthen collaboration in #respiratoryhealth.
October 1, 2025 at 4:40 AM
We were delighted to join the Institute for Respiratory Health in celebrating its 25th Anniversary Symposium, which brought together researchers, clinicians and community voices nationwide to share breakthroughs and strengthen collaboration in #respiratoryhealth.
WA is in for a longer, more severe pollen season.
👉 1 in 3 people with asthma also have hay fever
👉 Heavy pollen can trigger flare-ups and increase risks
Last week, our CEO Rael Rivers spoke with The West Australian on why managing both together is key.
Read more: https://shorturl.at/f3iBN
👉 1 in 3 people with asthma also have hay fever
👉 Heavy pollen can trigger flare-ups and increase risks
Last week, our CEO Rael Rivers spoke with The West Australian on why managing both together is key.
Read more: https://shorturl.at/f3iBN
September 12, 2025 at 4:36 AM
WA is in for a longer, more severe pollen season.
👉 1 in 3 people with asthma also have hay fever
👉 Heavy pollen can trigger flare-ups and increase risks
Last week, our CEO Rael Rivers spoke with The West Australian on why managing both together is key.
Read more: https://shorturl.at/f3iBN
👉 1 in 3 people with asthma also have hay fever
👉 Heavy pollen can trigger flare-ups and increase risks
Last week, our CEO Rael Rivers spoke with The West Australian on why managing both together is key.
Read more: https://shorturl.at/f3iBN
WA shone bright in blue for #NationalAsthmaWeek 💙✨ From Bunbury to Joondalup, iconic landmarks across #WA lit up in blue last week to shine a light on #asthma and show support for the thousands of Western Australians living with the condition.
September 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
WA shone bright in blue for #NationalAsthmaWeek 💙✨ From Bunbury to Joondalup, iconic landmarks across #WA lit up in blue last week to shine a light on #asthma and show support for the thousands of Western Australians living with the condition.
Big shoutout to the crew at Plus Fitness Morley for Doing Blue during #NationalAsthmaWeek! 🏋️💙 What started as a simple call to wear blue at Tuesday and Thursday night classes turned into a full week of members rocking their best blue activewear — all to raise awareness for asthma. #HowGood #ThankYou
September 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Big shoutout to the crew at Plus Fitness Morley for Doing Blue during #NationalAsthmaWeek! 🏋️💙 What started as a simple call to wear blue at Tuesday and Thursday night classes turned into a full week of members rocking their best blue activewear — all to raise awareness for asthma. #HowGood #ThankYou
Childhood asthma impacts parents, too.
New Asthma Australia research shows many parents live in fear, face emotional strain and say their child doesn't use a daily preventer.
This #NationalAsthmaWeek, we’re backing the call to #AttackAsthma early so kids can just be kids. 💙 #NAW25
New Asthma Australia research shows many parents live in fear, face emotional strain and say their child doesn't use a daily preventer.
This #NationalAsthmaWeek, we’re backing the call to #AttackAsthma early so kids can just be kids. 💙 #NAW25
September 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Childhood asthma impacts parents, too.
New Asthma Australia research shows many parents live in fear, face emotional strain and say their child doesn't use a daily preventer.
This #NationalAsthmaWeek, we’re backing the call to #AttackAsthma early so kids can just be kids. 💙 #NAW25
New Asthma Australia research shows many parents live in fear, face emotional strain and say their child doesn't use a daily preventer.
This #NationalAsthmaWeek, we’re backing the call to #AttackAsthma early so kids can just be kids. 💙 #NAW25
Meet Sophie – a rising star in BMX 🚴♀️
At just 13, Sophie qualified for the BMX Nationals and travelled to Adelaide last month – an incredible milestone in her racing journey. Read her story on our website 🔗https://shorturl.at/6FXrt #AsthmaWeek #AsthmaAwareness #BMX #PeopleStories
At just 13, Sophie qualified for the BMX Nationals and travelled to Adelaide last month – an incredible milestone in her racing journey. Read her story on our website 🔗https://shorturl.at/6FXrt #AsthmaWeek #AsthmaAwareness #BMX #PeopleStories
September 3, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Meet Sophie – a rising star in BMX 🚴♀️
At just 13, Sophie qualified for the BMX Nationals and travelled to Adelaide last month – an incredible milestone in her racing journey. Read her story on our website 🔗https://shorturl.at/6FXrt #AsthmaWeek #AsthmaAwareness #BMX #PeopleStories
At just 13, Sophie qualified for the BMX Nationals and travelled to Adelaide last month – an incredible milestone in her racing journey. Read her story on our website 🔗https://shorturl.at/6FXrt #AsthmaWeek #AsthmaAwareness #BMX #PeopleStories
Today marks the start of #NationalAsthmaWeek and we’re shining a light on #asthma — a chronic condition affecting Australians of all ages. Visit our website to learn more about our work and how you can get involved in our Do Blue. Do You awareness campaign 🔗https://shorturl.at/RskH0
September 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Today marks the start of #NationalAsthmaWeek and we’re shining a light on #asthma — a chronic condition affecting Australians of all ages. Visit our website to learn more about our work and how you can get involved in our Do Blue. Do You awareness campaign 🔗https://shorturl.at/RskH0
The kids at the recent Binar Basketball Tournament and Health Embassy sure know how to Do Blue – now it’s your turn!
Asthma affects 1 in 9 Australians – that’s probably someone you know, living with it every single day. #AsthmaWeek is coming up, and we can’t wait to see how you show your support.
Asthma affects 1 in 9 Australians – that’s probably someone you know, living with it every single day. #AsthmaWeek is coming up, and we can’t wait to see how you show your support.
August 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The kids at the recent Binar Basketball Tournament and Health Embassy sure know how to Do Blue – now it’s your turn!
Asthma affects 1 in 9 Australians – that’s probably someone you know, living with it every single day. #AsthmaWeek is coming up, and we can’t wait to see how you show your support.
Asthma affects 1 in 9 Australians – that’s probably someone you know, living with it every single day. #AsthmaWeek is coming up, and we can’t wait to see how you show your support.
Djilba is here — beautiful but challenging for respiratory health. 🌿While Djilba (Aug–Sept) signals warmer days and blooming flowers, it can also be tough for those with #asthma #COPD or other respiratory conditions. Learn more in our latest insight piece 🔗
Hay Fever Season and Asthma: How to Stay Ahead This Djilba
As Djilba brings a changing mix of cold, clear days and warm, rainy bursts, it signals the start of hay fever season for many Western Australians.
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August 26, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Earlier this month our Practice Manager Amanda and Corporate Services Manager Urban attended the Bp Premier Summit, connecting with health, software, and technology leaders from across Australia.
August 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Earlier this month our Practice Manager Amanda and Corporate Services Manager Urban attended the Bp Premier Summit, connecting with health, software, and technology leaders from across Australia.
This #NationalAsthmaWeek (1–7 September), we're inviting #pharmacies across WA to take part in Do Blue. Do You. — a statewide campaign to raise awareness of asthma and support those living with respiratory conditions.
🔗 More information and free resources: https://shorturl.at/wJfjE #DoBlueDoYou
🔗 More information and free resources: https://shorturl.at/wJfjE #DoBlueDoYou
August 21, 2025 at 3:01 AM
This #NationalAsthmaWeek (1–7 September), we're inviting #pharmacies across WA to take part in Do Blue. Do You. — a statewide campaign to raise awareness of asthma and support those living with respiratory conditions.
🔗 More information and free resources: https://shorturl.at/wJfjE #DoBlueDoYou
🔗 More information and free resources: https://shorturl.at/wJfjE #DoBlueDoYou
Asthma affects 1 in 9 Australians. That means someone in your office or next meeting could be living with it – every single day. This #NationalAsthmaWeek (1–7 Sept), we’re inviting businesses to #DoBlueDoYou to raise awareness and support Respiratory Care WA. Learn more: shorturl.at/nDbaL
August 19, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Asthma affects 1 in 9 Australians. That means someone in your office or next meeting could be living with it – every single day. This #NationalAsthmaWeek (1–7 Sept), we’re inviting businesses to #DoBlueDoYou to raise awareness and support Respiratory Care WA. Learn more: shorturl.at/nDbaL
We're excited to welcome Rael Rivers as our Acting CEO!
Rael has been part of the Respiratory Care WA family for over eight years, starting as a Respiratory Educator and stepping into key leadership roles across our health services and social impact teams.
Rael has been part of the Respiratory Care WA family for over eight years, starting as a Respiratory Educator and stepping into key leadership roles across our health services and social impact teams.
July 29, 2025 at 5:42 AM
We're excited to welcome Rael Rivers as our Acting CEO!
Rael has been part of the Respiratory Care WA family for over eight years, starting as a Respiratory Educator and stepping into key leadership roles across our health services and social impact teams.
Rael has been part of the Respiratory Care WA family for over eight years, starting as a Respiratory Educator and stepping into key leadership roles across our health services and social impact teams.
Our team is still buzzing after #Binar at Bendat! 🏀
Over two days, we connected with around 600 young participants and their families from across WA to yarn about #asthma, including symptoms, common triggers, medications and how to support people living with lung conditions on and off the court.
Over two days, we connected with around 600 young participants and their families from across WA to yarn about #asthma, including symptoms, common triggers, medications and how to support people living with lung conditions on and off the court.
July 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Meet Aiden - a determined young swimmer with big dreams! 🏊♂️💙 Before visiting Respiratory Care WA, Aiden found himself struggling to breathe during swimming training and had to stop often just to catch his breath. Read Aiden’s story on our website: shorturl.at/vKKo9 #SwimmingWA #AsthmaAwareness
July 1, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Meet Aiden - a determined young swimmer with big dreams! 🏊♂️💙 Before visiting Respiratory Care WA, Aiden found himself struggling to breathe during swimming training and had to stop often just to catch his breath. Read Aiden’s story on our website: shorturl.at/vKKo9 #SwimmingWA #AsthmaAwareness
Last chance to make a difference this financial year! ⏰ Give a child the gift of easier breathing for life. With your support, we can meet growing demand and continue delivering free services and care to families who need it most. Donate today: https://shorturl.at/6a9w5 #EOFY
June 27, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Last chance to make a difference this financial year! ⏰ Give a child the gift of easier breathing for life. With your support, we can meet growing demand and continue delivering free services and care to families who need it most. Donate today: https://shorturl.at/6a9w5 #EOFY
Did you know that Asthma Australia and Respiratory Care WA have a FREE #asthma helpline for anyone in Western Australia - metro or regional?
📞 Call 1800 ASTHMA (1800 278 462) Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm to speak to a Respiratory Educator.
🚨 Remember: Always call 000 in an emergency.
📞 Call 1800 ASTHMA (1800 278 462) Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm to speak to a Respiratory Educator.
🚨 Remember: Always call 000 in an emergency.
June 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Did you know that Asthma Australia and Respiratory Care WA have a FREE #asthma helpline for anyone in Western Australia - metro or regional?
📞 Call 1800 ASTHMA (1800 278 462) Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm to speak to a Respiratory Educator.
🚨 Remember: Always call 000 in an emergency.
📞 Call 1800 ASTHMA (1800 278 462) Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm to speak to a Respiratory Educator.
🚨 Remember: Always call 000 in an emergency.
This year, we've provided free, bulk-billed lung tests to 400+ kids across Perth and the South West. But demand is growing, and we need your help to reach more families. Your donation this #taxtime can fund a vital test for a child in need. 🎁 Give the gift of easier breathing: shorturl.at/Vo2K6
June 23, 2025 at 8:26 AM
This year, we've provided free, bulk-billed lung tests to 400+ kids across Perth and the South West. But demand is growing, and we need your help to reach more families. Your donation this #taxtime can fund a vital test for a child in need. 🎁 Give the gift of easier breathing: shorturl.at/Vo2K6