Respiratory Care WA is excited to launch its new Respiratory Digital Health Service from the 1 October 2026, providing free respiratory care, education and support via telehealth to people living with chronic respiratory conditions across Western Australia. Supported by funding from the Australian Government under the PHN Program and commissioned by WA Primary Health Alliance, […]

We are delighted to welcome Mike Erickson as Respiratory Care WA’s new Chair, succeeding Chris Bath after eight years of dedicated service in the role. “It’s a privilege to take on the role of Chair of Respiratory Care WA, following Chris Bath, whose contribution to the organisation over many years has been enormous,” Mike said. […]

After years of uncertainty and hospital visits, PayPay shares how Respiratory Care WA helped her family find answers and confidence managing their asthma.

Respiratory Care WA is delivering specialised respiratory assessment, diagnosis, education and support through WA’s new Older Adult Health Hubs.

After years in high-pressure corporate environments, Carole made a choice many quietly contemplate, to step away from expectation and toward purpose.

Respiratory Care WA is returning to Albany for its second children’s respiratory specialist clinic, supporting families across the Great Southern as winter sets in. Supported by Telethon…

For World Asthma Day, Respiratory Care WA hosted a free webinar presented by Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Specialist Dr Stephen Oo, exploring the connection between asthma control, inhaler use, and environmental impact, and what both health professionals and people living with asthma can do to reduce it. The known carbon footprint of metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) Considerations when using dry powder inhalers in younger children Shifts in updated asthma guidelines, including in the Australian Asthma Handbook, towards anti-inflammatory reliever therapy and limitations in paediatrics Practical ways to discuss adherence with children and families

For World Asthma Day, Respiratory Care WA hosted a free webinar presented by Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Specialist Dr Stephen Oo, exploring the connection between asthma control, inhaler use, and environmental impact, and what both health professionals and people living with asthma can do to reduce it. The known carbon footprint of metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) Considerations when using dry powder inhalers in younger children Shifts in updated asthma guidelines, including in the Australian Asthma Handbook, towards anti-inflammatory reliever therapy and limitations in paediatrics Practical ways to discuss adherence with children and families

Declining rates of spirometry testing is posing a problem for COPD diagnosis and management, writes Rael Rivers, acting chief executive of Respiratory Care WA and Dr Li Ping Chung, Respiratory Consultant at Fiona Stanley Hospital.

A new bulk-billed respiratory clinic for children under six aims to address growing demand for asthma treatment and confusion over how to diagnose and manage respiratory illnesses.