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.
AFNT acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we meet and conduct our services, respecting language and culture and elders past and present
Support AFNT by becoming a member today for only $30 a year (Seniors only $25)
Benefits include 10% discount on products, one free spirometry per year, asthma information packs, and seniors can access the free nebuliser scheme (conditions apply)
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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Packed with device technique tips, first aid brochures, and asthma management guides our “My Asthma Pack” is an invaluable resources for all Territorians.
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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.
Message from our Patron, Mr Craig O'Halloran
"This week is Asthma Awareness Week and as Patron of the Asthma Foundation NT (AFNT), Mr O’Halloran would like to thank AFNT for their ongoing work in supporting Territorians and their families who experience Asthma and other respiratory conditions. As part of Asthma Awareness Week, Asthma Foundation NT are conducting a survey to see how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the management of chronic respiratory condition/s like Asthma and COPD. If you or a loved one suffers from one of these conditions we encourage you to take a moment to fill out the survey. Your input can help improve services and quality of life for Territorians with these conditions. You can patriciate in the survey by clicking the attached link in the reference section.
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AFNT staff get visit from Health Minister Fyles during Asthma Week
The staff at AFNT were lucky enough to have the Health Minister Natasha Fyles and Eva Lawler MLA: Member for Drysdale stop by our stall at Gateway Shopping Centre to celebrate the start of Asthma Week 2021.
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