Lung Foundation Australia

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Lung Foundation Australia

Lung Foundation Australia

@Lungfoundation

Improving lung health and reducing the impact of lung disease through: Information & support services- Education & training - Research - Advocacy & awareness

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Nina Taylor MP
Nina Taylor MP@NinaTaylorMP·
Air quality has been impacted by the current bushfires, and this & other forms of air pollution can exacerbate lung disease symptoms The Vic Govt collaborates with the @Lungfoundation on screening, research and other health initiatives. lungfoundation.com.au @MaryAnneThomas
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Lung Foundation Australia@Lungfoundation·
👷 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: …lthylungsatwork.lungfoundation.com.au
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Lung Foundation Australia@Lungfoundation·
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 tfaforms.com/5171534
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Lung Foundation Australia@Lungfoundation·
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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Lung Foundation Australia@Lungfoundation·
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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Australian Health Journal
Australian Health Journal@AUHealthJournal·
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 | February 2025 INTERVIEWED Mark Brooke, Chief Executive Officer Lung Foundation Australia @Lungfoundation In February 2025, Australian Health Journal spoke with Mark Brooke, Chief Executive Officer of Lung Foundation Australia, at the 10th Australian Lung Cancer Conference in Adelaide, on the upcoming commencement of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) The conference theme, Evolution and Revolution in Lung Cancer, was chosen in recognition of the historic significance of 2025. Mr Brooke emphasised the importance of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, which is set to begin on July 1st. The Australian Government’s $267 million investment in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program aims to vastly improve lung cancer detection, treatment, and survivorship. When launched it will be Australia’s first new screening program in over 20 years. Following a request from the Australian Government, Cancer Australia @CancerAustralia undertook an enquiry into lung cancer screening, publishing a report that informed the development of the NLCSP. As the health peak advisory body to the Department of Health and Aged Care, the Lung Foundation aims to amplify the lived experiences of patients within this program. After nearly five years of preparation, the initiative is a crucial step in moving lung cancer diagnoses from late stages (three and four) to early stages (one and two), significantly improving patient care. Mr Brooke expressed optimism that the timing for this screening program is ideal for Australia, given that lung cancer is the nation’s leading cancer killer. The program's implementation is particularly challenging because it integrates with General Practice, requiring collaboration from healthcare professionals. While acknowledging potential hurdles, Mr Brooke is confident that the organisation and preparation for the program are well on track. The program specifically addresses the needs of priority populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, who are disproportionately affected by lung cancer. Efforts have been made to provide culturally safe experiences and mobile CT services through partnerships with organisations like Heart of Australia, ensuring access for rural and remote populations. Over the past five years, the Lung Foundation has collaborated with state governments to support the role of specialist lung cancer nurses. This initiative has proven to enhance timely care and improve patient pathways, ultimately striving for better outcomes in lung cancer treatment. Produced and published by AUDIENCED Get your interviews captured across Australia audienced.org/contact
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Lung Foundation Australia@Lungfoundation·
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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Lung Foundation Australia@Lungfoundation·
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: buff.ly/40H5TGH @healthgovau
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Lung Foundation Australia@Lungfoundation·
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: buff.ly/3C1Asyg
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Lung Foundation Australia@Lungfoundation·
Managing your COPD today can improve your life tomorrow! Complete the My COPD Checklist now and download your personalised plan: buff.ly/3C1Asyg
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Lung Foundation Australia@Lungfoundation·
In 2024 our advocacy and policy team were working hard to advocate for better lung health and care in Australia! 💙
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Lung Foundation Australia@Lungfoundation·
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: buff.ly/3POfDdr
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Lung Foundation Australia@Lungfoundation·
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: buff.ly/4dZ8lgt
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Lung Foundation Australia@Lungfoundation·
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: buff.ly/40betgS
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