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Unmasking Big Tobacco: An open letter to all Australians

22 May 2026

The National Asthma Council has joined Cancer Council Australia and other health peak bodies to 'unmask big tobacco'.

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Access Reshaping Asthma Management webinar on demand

20 May 2026

The recording of this Australian Asthma Handbook webinar is now available.

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Dr Tim Jones joins Guidelines Committee

19 May 2026

Dr Tim Jones, a Tasmanian general practitioner and rural generalist, has joined the NAC Guidelines Committee.

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World Asthma Day is a good reminder for people with asthma to get their annual flu vaccination

30 Apr 2026

World Asthma Day on 5 May is an initiative of the Global Initiative for Asthma.

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Help promote World Asthma Day 2026

27 Apr 2026

​World Asthma Day is on 5 May 2026. Download the National Asthma Council's resource kit to promote World Asthma Day.

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Free CPD Webinar | Applying Australian Asthma Handbook updates in everyday clinical practice

23 Apr 2026

Registrations now open. Join us Thursday 14 May 7pm for discussions and case study examples led by NAC experts.

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Suite of information sheets launched on five key asthma topics

9 Apr 2026

New companion resources released in line with the latest recommendations in the Australian Asthma Handbook.

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2026 Asthma and Airways Career Development Fellowship

2 Apr 2026

Dr Dennis Thomas has been announced as the recipient of the 2026 $60,000 Asthma and Airways Career Development Fellowship.

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Thank Your Pharmacist Day 2026

26 Mar 2026

A day to bring together patients, community and the health sector to acknowledge the vital work of pharmacists.

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Looking to purchase a new pillow? Look for the trusted blue butterfly

11 Mar 2026

​CHOICE has released a guide to determine whether manufacturers’ claims about their benefits and features can be trusted.