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Introducing the NAC's new acute asthma working groups

Australian Asthma Handbook · Campaign

Introducing the NAC's new acute asthma working groups

On International Emergency Nurses Day, the NAC acknowledges and thanks emergency nurses for their essential contribution to patient care, and introduces two new working groups of leading emergency medical experts.

14/10/2026

Visit Sensitive Choice at the Melbourne Pregnancy Babies and Children’s Expo, 3-4 October 2026

Event · Sensitive Choice

Visit Sensitive Choice at the Melbourne Pregnancy Babies and Children’s Expo, 3-4 October 2026

The NAC’s Sensitive Choice® program will be exhibiting at the Melbourne Pregnancy, Babies and Children’s (PBC) Expo 3 to 4 October 2026

3/10/2026

Ten years since catastrophic thunderstorm asthma event

Media release

Ten years since catastrophic thunderstorm asthma event

This year marks 10 years since the world's largest and most catastrophic epidemic thunderstorm asthma event in Melbourne on 21 November 2016.

29/9/2026

NAC Sensitive Choice® program celebrates 20 years

Media release · Sensitive Choice

NAC Sensitive Choice® program celebrates 20 years

The National Asthma Council Australia’s (NAC) Sensitive Choice® program is celebrating 20 years of helping Australians identify products and services that may help them live better with asthma and allergies.

10/9/2026

New National Asthma Council Board members appointed

Article

New National Asthma Council Board members appointed

We are delighted to announce the appointment of two new National Asthma Council Australia Board members – Mr Tarek Dale and Clinical A/Prof Gregory Katsoulotos.

8/9/2026

Help patients treat inflammation not just asthma symptoms

Campaign · Media release

Help patients treat inflammation not just asthma symptoms

National Asthma Week is the perfect time to educate patients to focus on treating inflammation, not just asthma symptoms.

26/8/2026

From Counter to Consult webinar

Australian Asthma Handbook · Webinars and education

From Counter to Consult webinar

This session highlights the role of the GP, nurse, and pharmacist at each stage of care.

25/8/2026

Get set for National Asthma Week 2026

Campaign · Event

Get set for National Asthma Week 2026

Access a range of social media assets, an infographic poster and key messages to promote National Asthma Week.

17/8/2026

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The National Asthma Council Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.

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