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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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Beat the ‘back-to-school asthma spike’

23 Jan 2026

An annual ‘back-to-school asthma spike’ occurs every February. Children with asthma are more vulnerable to asthma flare-ups.

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New National Asthma Council Chair and Board members

15 Jan 2026

The NAC welcomes new Chair and three new directors to the NAC Board.

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Don’t let Christmas tree syndrome ruin Christmas

4 Dec 2025

The National Asthma Council is reminding people with asthma and allergies about the risks of both real and artificial trees.

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Hope for tackling stubborn asthma deaths with new guidelines

25 Nov 2025

478 Australians lost their lives in 2024 due to asthma, according to new ABS data released today by the NAC.

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Cold Power Sensitive joins NAC Sensitive Choice® program

13 Oct 2025

Cold Power Sensitive laundry liquids are now recognised as Sensitive Choice approved.

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Time to prepare for thunderstorm asthma

3 Oct 2025

People are encouraged to protect themselves and loved ones from the risk of thunderstorm asthma this grass pollen season.

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National Asthma Council’s Australian Asthma Handbook launched by The Hon. Mark Butler MP.

18 Sep 2025

Watch the webinar recording: The Hon. Mark Butler MP launches the National Asthma Council’s Australian Asthma Handbook.

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New guidelines state SABA inadequate treatment for asthma

16 Sep 2025

Anti-inflammatory reliever only therapy and maintenance-and-reliever therapy recommended for adults and adolescents (12+ yrs)