Asthma News for Health Professionals

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February 2019

Current practice and new approaches in asthma

Our newly launched exploratory paper looks at the current state of practice in Australia and paves the way for new approaches to asthma healthcare. A diverse group of expert stakeholders contributed their views and opinions to stimulate new thinking, actions to target care gaps and to redress stalled progress against asthma outcomes.

Download the discussion paper

Dust storms and asthma

Recent dust storms over Eastern Australia are a timely reminder for general practices and pharmacies to be prepared as asthma presentations may increase in affected areas. We have developed a fact sheet to help patients manage their asthma during a dust storm.

Read the factsheet

International opportunities for primary care workforce

The International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) is looking to expand its global network of nurses, pharmacists and other allied primary healthcare professionals. Get involved in IPCRG's mission, projects and initatives by submitting your details below.

Be a part of IPCRG

Asthma experts receive Australia Day Honours

We extend a huge congratulations to all our colleagues who were awarded members (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for their significant service across a diverse array of practice.

Professor Carol Armour – Medical education, and to asthma management
Mr Grant Kardachi – Pharmacy at the state and national level, and to professional societies
Mr Paul Sinclair – Pharmacy, to the community, and to local government
Mr Emil Dan – Community health, to people with asthma and respiratory disease, and to pharmacy
Professor Anne Chang – Paediatric respiratory medicine as a clinician and researcher
Professor Matthew Peters – Thoracic medicine, to medical education, and to professional organisations

2019 Severe Asthma Webinar Series

The Centre of Excellence in Severe Asthma has announced the first of its live webinars for 2019, including:

Lung Function Assessment of Severe Asthma - Prof Bruce Thompson and Greg King
Severe Asthma in Paediatrics - Dr Louisa Owens
Viral Infections & Asthma Exacerbations - Prof John Upham.

Webinar dates and registration

Upcoming conferences and events

March 2019

15^th National Rural Conference by the National Rural Health Alliance
When: 24 - 27 March 2019
Where: Hobart, Tasmania
More information: www.ruralhealth.org.au/15nrhc/

The Annual Scientific Meeting for Leaders in Lung Health and Respiratory Science (TSANZSRS)
When: 29 March - 2 April 2019
Where: Gold Coast, Queensland
More information: www.tsanzsrs2019.com

April 2019

Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) National Conference
When: 4 - 6 April 2019
Where: Adelaide, South Australia
More information: www.apna.asn.au/event/national-conference-2019

May 2019

The International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) 6th Scientific Meeting
When: 24 - 25 May 2019
Where: Bucharest, Romania
More information: www.theipcrg.org

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