1 in 9
Australians have asthma, with 2.7 million Aussies suffering from the respiratory condition.
Asthma Education and Training
We help parents, children, and health professionals understand asthma to better manage respiratory conditions that affect over 10,000 Territorians.
Asthma and respiratory diseases are a major concern for Australians.
2x
Asthma rates in Indigenous Australians are twice as high as non-Indigenous Australians.
441
Australians died in 2017 due to asthma. Management and education are crucial to reducing this number.
$28B
Estimated yearly cost of Asthma to Australians, most of which is attributed to disability and death.
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Munn Family "I cannot ever thank you all for your guidance and knowledge for my 3 children..."
This year Cameron is 17, Jessica 14 and Ashton 10 and with the ongoing help and support over the years from asthma foundation all three are all well managed and educated.
Jillian Blackman "Seeing all the great work the Asthma Foundation does made me want to give back"
I have been involved with the Asthma Swim program for over four years firstly with my daughter Taylor and then my son Hunter.
News & events
Asthma Foundation NT Now Has A New Home in Parap
Asthma Foundation NT has moved to our new home at 3 Nylander St in Parap.
Swim Starts back for Term 3!
First day back at swim this morning after the school holidays it was great to see everyone out even though it was still a bit cold in the pool!
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Asthma Swim Program
Another cold morning at asthma swim, but also an exciting morning with a number of swim kids receiving certificates - well done guys!
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COTA Seniors Expo
The AFNT team had a great day at the COTA seniors expo in Palmerston! Lots of advice and spacers given out and it was good to see such a big turn out for COTA celebrating 50 years.
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