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Lung Foundation Australia

Lung Foundation Australia is the only charity and leading peak body of its kind in Australia, funding life-changing research and delivering support services to create better lung health for all Australians.

Vision and mission

Lung Foundation Australia enables life-saving research for better lung health for all Australians and champions research, programs and support so that Australians with lung disease and lung cancer can live their best life. By 2030, Lung Foundation Australia will be recognised as one of the world’s most innovative and effective lung health charities and a fearless leader of lung health and lung cancer policy, programs and research.

How Lung Foundation Australia can help

Lung Foundation Australia is the only national point of contact for support for anyone impacted by a lung condition. The organization works to improve lung health and reduce the impact of lung disease for all Australians. Lung Foundation Australia has a variety of resources and services from free tele-health based services to peer support groups and online resources.

Information / help line

  • Contact the Information and Support Centre on freecall 1800 654 301 (option 3) Mon to Fri, 8am to 4:30 pm (AEST) (excluding public holidays). This free and confidential service provides guidance, information and support, and connects individuals to relevant support services. This service does not offer medical treatment or advice.
  • Email: enquiries@lungfoundation.com.au

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This information was originally published on healthdirect - Lung Foundation Australia.

Last reviewed: June 2025

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COPD Action Plan When completed with a health professional, a COPD Action plan helps you to recognise early signs of a flare up or worsening of symptoms so they can follow an agreed treatment plan

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Asthma Asthma is a condition of the airways

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Chronic Cough - Lung Foundation Australia

A cough becomes chronic if it lasts more than 8 weeks in adults and 4 weeks in children and should be investigated with GP.

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