Our Story - Asthma Foundation of Western Australia

Our servicesAsthma Child & Adolescent ProgramThe Asthma Foundation WA has trained 5,821teachers and support staff from 198 schools and131 preschools to manage an asthma emergencyin a school setting. Over 17,300 staff in WA aretrained under the Asthma Child and AdolescentProgram.All sessions are delivered face-to-face by an AsthmaFoundation staff member or by 90 AuthorisedRepresentatives across the state. 65% of schoolstrained were in the metropolitan area and 35%in country WA. 65% - 75% of staff reported anincrease in their ability to recognise asthma, knowasthma first aid, and their confidence to managean asthma attack. 57% of schools in WA are nowrecognised as trained under the ACAP program and56% of preschools.The Asthma Friendly School program is deliveredalongside the ACAP program although training staffto recognise and manage an asthma attack is ourtop priority. 43.5% of WA schools are presentlyrecognised as “Asthma Friendly”.Community Support ProgramThe Community Support Program is a nationallyfunded program delivered in Western Australiaby AFWA. The aim of the program is to; increaseaccess to asthma information and education;increase people’s ability to effectively manage theirasthma; and provide referral pathways and access torelevant support services.The program targets people with asthma and theirfamily and carers in at-risk populations includingseniors (65+ non-Aboriginal, 55+ Aboriginal),Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Culturally andLinguistically Diverse, low Socio-Economic Indexesfor Areas, and regional and rural West Australians.Each year we aim to:— Conduct 45 group education sessions to thegeneral community, health professionals, agedcare facilities and seniors— Deliver education sessions in regional centres— Ensure over 500 individuals receive asthmaeducation and information— Attend at least 7 community settings (expos,events)Passion – Working hard to make a positive difference forpeople living with asthma and linked conditions4