Respiratory Care WA

13/03/2026

Struggling to breathe at night? You’re not alone.

For people with asthma or COPD, night-time symptoms like coughing, wheezing, or breathlessness can disrupt sleep – and make every day harder.

In children with asthma, poor sleep affects the whole family. For adults with COPD, it can worsen symptoms and impact mental wellbeing.

This World Sleep Day, discover expert tips on the link between sleep and breathing – and how health professionals can help patients rest better:

🌙 Asthma and Sleep in Children: https://shorturl.at/oXkCe

🌙 How Sleep Disorders Impact COPD: https://shorturl.at/5kext

12/03/2026

Team Respiratory Care WA is hitting the streets for the HBF Run for a Reason! 💙

We will be taking on the CommBank 3km distance and we’d love our community to run, walk or wheel beside us.

Let’s make every step count for Western Australians living with respiratory conditions 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Warning: high chances of smiles, laughter and heroic vibes! 💙✨

👉 Visit https://shorturl.at/w8w42 to register now or start fundraising and be part of the team!

10/03/2026

Our first Street Doctor clinic of 2026!

Last week in Bassendean, our Respiratory Educator Melanie joined the Street Doctor team to provide lung function testing and support for people living with asthma, COPD and other respiratory conditions.

One patient, Jaycee, and her mum recognised us from attending the Binar Futures Health Embassies and were excited to hear we'll be visiting Albany soon!

For 25 years, 360 Health + Community’s Street Doctor has delivered free, mobile healthcare to people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage across Perth.

We're proud to partner together to help make respiratory care accessible to more Western Australians.

08/03/2026

This International Women’s Day, meet Carole 💜

She walked away from high-pressure corporate life to build something different, a life shaped by purpose, not pressure.

Today, she balances her role as bookkeeper at Respiratory Care WA with running her own business, Soak or Simmer.

“My role may be behind the scenes, but it contributes to something that changes lives.”

Her story is a reminder that success isn’t a one-size-fits-all. Sometimes it’s about creating a life that feels right for you.

We celebrate women like Carole who redefine success in their own way.

Read Carole’s story 🔗 https://shorturl.at/oQ2pM

27/02/2026

⏰ Reminder: Early bird registration for the HBF Run for a Reason closes next Tuesday 3 March at 11:59 pm!

Every entry includes:
👕 Iconic race t-shirt
🏅 Finish line medal
🚆 Free public transport
💙 Access to recovery zones and more

So what are you waiting for? Rally your friends, family, or workplace team and Run for a Reason, Run for Lungs!

By nominating Respiratory Care WA as your charity partner, every step you take helps keep respiratory care and support accessible for Western Australians who need it most.

26/02/2026

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - AIHW has just released new data on respiratory conditions in Australia, and the numbers show they still affect millions of people, young and old.

💡 Takeaway: Awareness, early care, and management can make a difference.

🔗 Need support? Visit respiratorycarewa.org.au

23/02/2026

Good news for older Western Australians living in residential aged care.

The WA Government has recently announced free RSV vaccinations from mid-May for residents aged 65 and over.

RSV is a highly contagious virus that affects the lungs and can cause serious illness in older adults. In 2025, more than 12,800 cases were recorded in WA, with even greater risk for people living with asthma or COPD.

This is a welcome step to help protect our parents, grandparents and older community members, and reduce serious respiratory illness over winter.

If you have a loved one in residential aged care, speak with their care provider to learn more.

20/02/2026

We welcome WA’s new laws to crack down on the illegal to***co and v**e trade, announced this week by Premier Roger Cook.

These changes give authorities stronger powers to act against businesses selling illegal to***co and va**ng products, including hefty fines, temporary store closures, and serious penalties for large-scale offenders.

“By stopping the illicit trade of to***co and va**ng products, we’re taking a stand for safer communities, healthier lungs, and a future where our children breathe easier.” - Rael Rivers, CEO, Respiratory Care WA

16/02/2026

Run for Lungs at the HBF Run for a Reason on 📅 Sunday 24 May

Run, walk, donate or cheer! However you take part, every step counts when you support Respiratory Care WA.

By getting involved, you’re helping fund free respiratory care, education and support for Western Australians living with asthma, COPD and other lung conditions.

✨ Early bird entries are open
💙 HBF members save an extra 20%
🧸 Kids aged 12 & under receive a FREE quokka plush toy when registered for the CommBank 3km during early bird pricing (while stocks last)

Register now: https://shorturl.at/J0Jeb

HBF Run for a Reason 2026 |

11/02/2026

Turn everyday recycling into real support for people living with respiratory conditions across Western Australia.

By donating your eligible 10c cans, bottle and containers through Containers for Change WA and selecting Respiratory Care WA (member number C10312183), you’re helping us continue to deliver free, vital respiratory support to Western Australians while keeping waste out of landfill.

It’s a small action that can make a big difference for our community.

09/02/2026

Thousands of WA kids are back at school! After one of our hottest summers on record, we’re urging parents and schools to be asthma-ready.

Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting Australian children, and school can expose them to triggers such as:

🏃‍♀️ Exercise
🌦 Weather changes
🤧 Colds and flu
🧹 Dust
😰 Stress or excitement

Parents and teachers, here’s what to do:
- Check asthma action plans
- Keep medications close and
- Help create safer environments for students with asthma.

Thank you to The West Australian for highlighting this. Grab your copy today or read the full article online (digital subscription needed).

Children with asthma are more prone to flare-ups as they head back to school this week with parents and teachers urged to be prepared.