Asthma Child and Adolescent Program
As part of the Australian Government’s national Asthma Management Program the Asthma Foundations of Australia have been funded to deliver a new program to support Australian school students with asthma and linked chronic respiratory conditions.
The Asthma Child and Adolescent Program will provide information and training for school and preschool staff to learn about asthma management and how to respond in an emergency. This program will also provide information for parents and carers and support adolescents to improve their asthma self-management read more on Asthma Child and Adolescent Program
Community Support Program
The Community Support Program provides the community with free evidence based, best practice information regarding asthma and linked respiratory conditions through individual and community information, support and education read more on Community Support Program
Asthma Friendly Schools Program
An Asthma Friendly School adopts the AFS program strategies to support the whole school community in understanding and managing asthma. To be recognised as an Asthma Friendly School, each school must address and satisfy a set of criteria that establishes an asthma friendly environment read more on Asthma Friendly Schools Program
Asthma Friendly Children's Services Program
The Asthma Friendly™ Children's Services Program has been developed by The Asthma Foundation of Victoria to provide a safer environment for children in kindergarten, childcare, family day care and out of school hours care.
The Program also gives staff the confidence and skills to care for a child with asthma, and gives parents peace of mind read more on Asthma Friendly Children's Services
Asthma Spacer Ordering System (ASOS)
The Asthma Spacer Ordering System (ASOS) was established in 2006 to provide low cost spacers and masks to Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services. As of October 2011, ASOS is being managed by Asthma Australia. Asthma Foundation South Australia (AFSA) is undertaking day to day management of orders.
Read more on the ASOS program and order free asthma spacers and masks.
For information about the ASOS program contact AFSA: Email asos@asthmaaustralia.org.au
Phone 08 8238 9300 Fax 08 82389303
Asthma Improvement Monitoring System (AIMS)
The Asthma Foundation of Victoria has developed a new tool to help you manage your asthma. The Asthma Improvement Monitoring System (AIMS) will allow you to monitor your asthma over time (daily, weekly, monthly, even yearly!) to identify any patterns in deterioration of your asthma symptoms and when you need to speak to your doctor read more on Asthma Improvement Monitoring System