View and download a range of asthma action plans.
The asthma action plan chosen should be appropriate for the person’s age, treatment regimen, asthma severity, culture, language, literacy level, and ability to self-manage.
Our template is below, along with links to alternative options. Please contact us if you would like your organisation’s asthma action plan considered for inclusion in this section.
It is Department of Education and Training’s policy that schools and childcare centres in Australia should accept any valid asthma action plans, if the plan meets the standard set in the Australian Asthma Handbook.
The following electronic versions are available for download:
* Please download and save a copy of the writable version before entering your information, otherwise your changes will not be saved.
Health professionals can order free hardcopies by contacting the National Asthma Council Australia at [email protected].
We are working towards inclusion of the asthma action plan in medical prescribing software programs. In the meantime, you may wish to save an electronic version of the action plan in your practice's prescribing software. The PDF version can be saved as a patient education resource. The RTF version can be saved as a letter writer template, which may then need amending to suit your practice’s administrative processes.
Developed by the National Asthma Council Australia in consultation with leading respiratory clinicians. Development was supported by GlaxoSmithKline Australia and National Asthma Council Australia retained editorial control.
This asthma action plan was developed by the National Asthma Council Australia in consultation with leading respiratory clinicians. Translation to the following languages was supported by GlaxoSmithKline Australia.
* Swedish translation was developed independently in conjunction with Region Gävleborg, Sweden.
Further information and resources
This asthma action plan is specifically for patients using the combination medication Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) as an anti-inflammatory reliever with or without maintenance.
Note: Symbicort is not recommended for use in Australia in children under 12 years.
Symbicort asthma action plan (Rapihaler)
Symbicort asthma action plan (Turbuhaler)
The Symbicort asthma action plans were independently developed by clinicians. Hard copies can be ordered from AstraZeneca via local representatives or by calling 1800 805 342.
These are symptom based asthma action plans. Copies of the peak flow based action plan are available from AstraZeneca.
An asthma action plan helps the person with asthma and/or their carer recognise worsening asthma and gives clear instructions on what to do in…
This asthma action plan is specifically for patients using the combination medication Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) as an anti-inflammatory…
This asthma action plan is specifically for patients using the combination medication Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) as an anti-inflammatory…
Asthma action plans are an essential tool to good asthma management, and why it’s important for anyone who has been diagnosed with asthma to have one.
Written asthma action plans are one of the most effective asthma interventions available.