The National Asthma Council Australia has a well-established international reputation and, as asthma prevalence increases, countries in Asia and the Pacific have looked to us for advice on strategic planning, development of treatment guidelines, health professional education, consumer involvement, and the development of organisations based on the Australian model.

We have played a key role in the development of appropriate materials to ensure the seamless transition to CFC-free inhalers in countries around the world.

To find out more about our international activities, click through to International Outreach

CFC Phase-Out

In line with the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (1987), countries throughout the world are working on the phase-out of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-containing metered dose inhalers for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

A suite of resources has been developed to support this phase-out in developing countries.

Learn more about the CFC Phase-Out

GP Asia-Pacific Respiratory Board

The General Practitioners' (GP) Asia-Pacific Respiratory Board aims to develop the role of the GP or GP equivalent in Asia-Pacific and to improve the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.

The Board's website has been developed for health professionals and provides registered users with access to a range of valuable resources, including practical tools and information about international initiatives.

Learn more about the GP Asia-Pacific Respiratory Board

International Links

We have created a list of international links to other asthma and asthma-related websites. We have done this as a service only and the list should not be seen as an endorsement for any individual site. Care should be exercised when reviewing information from any Internet-related source.

View the International links