The National Asthma Council produces a wide range of evidence-based resources for health professionals, people with asthma and their carers.
The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) produces essential resources for health professionals and people with asthma and their carers. These evidence-based, best practice resources are based on the Australian Asthma Handbook and are free to download on this website:
Our resources are developed by a network of leading primary care and respiratory health experts.
The content in the Australian Asthma Handbook and information papers for health professionals is prepared by our NAC Guidelines Committee, and supported by our team of clinical and education staff.
Information sheets, which are more concise papers on key topics for health professionals, are produced by working parties that are often established specifically for the key topic area. Fact sheets and brochures for people with asthma and their carers are based on our guidelines and information for health professionals.
A range of resources is also available to order free of charge. This is a service that the NAC provides to health professionals at no cost for printing or delivery. A limited range of resources are available for free order:
Please place your order using the online order form or email [email protected].
Please note, ordering limits apply. Allow up to two weeks for order processing and delivery.
The suggested citation for this website is:
National Asthma Council Australia. (2026) [or insert date of resource published if referring to a specific PDF resource]. [insert title of webpage or resource]. nationalasthma.org.au. Accessed [Insert date]. [insert specific webpage accessed]
Webpage example:
National Asthma Council Australia. (2026) Understanding asthma. Accessed 4 June 2026. nationalasthma.org.au/understanding-asthma
Resource example:
National Asthma Council Australia. (2025) Asthma and COPD medications. nationalasthma.org.au/resources/asthma-copd-medications-chart. Accessed 4 June 2026.
The National Asthma Council’s Australian Asthma Handbook is Australia's national guidelines for asthma management.
Trusted, evidence-based information for health professionals, people with asthma and their carers.
Our How-to video library includes demonstrations of correct technique for all the main types of inhalers and nasal sprays.
View and download a range of asthma action plans.
Quick action may help prevent an asthma attack from becoming an asthma emergency.
Our frequently asked questions (FAQs) cover common questions and answers, to help you find information quickly and easily.