Asthma action plan library

The following electronic versions are available for download:

• NAC Asthma Action Plan (colour)
• NAC Asthma Action Plan (black & white)
• NAC Asthma Action Plan (writable*)
• Written Asthma Action Plan (RTF version)

* Please download and save a copy of the writable version before entering your information, otherwise your changes will not be saved.

Order print copies

Copies can be ordered here.

Medical prescribing software

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.

Translated versions

Our asthma action plan is also available in a range of community languages. You can download copies here.

Acknowledgement

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 is specifically for patients using the combination medication Symbicort (budesonide and eformoterol) maintenance and reliever therapy (SMART). 

Note: Symbicort is not recommended for use in Australia in children under 12 years.

Symbicort SMART Asthma Action Plan (Rapihaler)

Symbicort SMART Asthma Action Plan (Turbuhaler)

Order print copies

The Symbicort SMART Asthma Action Plans were independently developed by clinicians. Hard copies (tear-off pads) can be ordered from AstraZeneca via local representatives or by calling 1800 805 342.

Translated versions

The Symbicort SMART Asthma Action Plan is also available in other community languages. You can download copies here. 

Medical prescribing software

The SMART asthma action plans are also available electronically on the medical prescribing software Medical Director.

Note

These are symptom-based asthma action plans. Copies of the peak flow based Symbicort SMART Asthma Action Plan are available from AstraZeneca.

Remote Indigenous Australian Short Wind Asthma Action Plan

This asthma action plan was developed specifically for Indigenous peoples with asthma who live in remote areas of Australia.

The Remote Indigenous Australian Asthma Action Plan was developed by the Australian Department of Health based on a plan designed by Professor Anne Chang. The imagery is from the Short Wind educational materials distributed by the Asthma Foundation of the Northern Territory. This asthma action plan was funded by the Australian Government.

Short Wind Danger Plan

Short Wind sticker sheet

Order print copies

Hard copies can be ordered from the Department of Health by calling 1800 500 053

Asthma Australia, in consultation with the Victorian Department of Education, catholic and independent schools, has developed children's service and school specific Asthma Action Plans. This meets the needs of the Victorian Education and Training Reform Act 2006, the Education and Training Reform Regulations 2007 and the Schools Policy Advisory Guide.

These plans complement the child’s Asthma Management Plan, whether it be NAC’s Asthma Action Plan, or Asthma Australia’s Asthma Care Plan in an Education and Care Setting.

The Victoria Asthma Action Plans assist staff members to identify students asthma signs and symptoms including their severity and what action needs to be taken regarding administering asthma reliever medication. 

• Victorian School Camp and Excursion Plan
• Victorian School Asthma Action Plan - Bricanyl Turbuhaler
• Victorian School Asthma Action Plan - Puffer and Spacer
• Victorian School Asthma Action Plan - Puffer

Developed by Asthma Australia, the Asthma Care Plan should be completed by the treating doctor and parent/guardian, for supervising staff and emergency medical personnel.

• Asthma Australia Care Plan for Education and Care Services