Lung Foundation Australia

You can now register for the next Australia and New Zealand Lung Cancer Nurses Forum (ANZ-LCNF) webinar in our Lung Cancer Learning Series. Join us on Thursday 25 July at 12:00pm (AEST) as we hear from Health Psychologist, Prof. Suzanne Chambers on ‘Psychological distress and health-related stigma after lung cancer: An opportunity for nurse intervention'. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gtsiFf-N   

Australia is on the way to becoming a lung health Leader! Only one year to go until the National Lung Cancer Screening Program 💚

Hard working father of two Joshua shares his story with occupational lung disease's #silicosis and #scleroderma. After feeling a bit off, Joshua got a lung health check with work that came back with a life changing diagnosis. The day-to-day is a little more difficult now, but with the support of his friends and family Joshua is figuring out his next chapter and advocating for others in his same position! Watch his full story here: https://buff.ly/3VSsTAh

We’re launching TWO new training programs to improve lung health outcomes for Australian First Nations people, funded by the Lung Ambition Alliance. Both are FREE and offer CPD points! 1️⃣ E-Modules for Specialist Lung Cancer Nurses (SLCN) & Health Practitioners: Four evidence-based e-modules Focus on culturally safe care Open to all health professionals interested in culturally safe lung cancer care 👉 https://lnkd.in/giu269JZ 2️⃣ E-Learning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Workers: Understanding lung cancer in First Nations communities Communication skills for raising lung cancer awareness Toolkit for community engagement (storyboards, info sheets, customizable slides) 👉 https://lnkd.in/gZ26k9eJ These programs are co-developed by clinical experts, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island health workers/practitioners, and consumers, and accredited by NAATSIHWP. The e-modules for SLCN/health practitioners are also accredited by APNA and RACGP. Join us in enhancing lung health outcomes in our communities! 💙

Lung Foundation Australia looks forward to presenting this webinar in honour of #WorldLungCancerDay on Survivorship and psychosocial care on Thursday, 1 August. Join this webinar to hear from our mixed panel of both consumers and health professionals. Learn more about our panel and register now via the link: https://buff.ly/4eRsU00

From the long distances to the demands of property life, we're looking at ways to make lung cancer screening more accessible and inclusive! Recently our Lung Cancer Screening policy officer Abby met with the Queensland Country Women's Association. Abby shares, "Their insights were invaluable, helping us understand the unique challenges faced by those living far from healthcare service." The Australian Government's Department of Health and Aged Care are working with Lung Foundation Australia and other co-design partners, NACCHO and Cancer Australia, peak bodies and state and territory government health departments on the best way to deliver equitable access to lung cancer screening. Our team is focused on making sure the National Lung Cancer Screening program (launching July 2025) reaches those most at risk, with a key focus area in remote and rural areas! #LungCancerScreening #HealthcareAccessibility #RuralHealth #RemoteHealthcare #LungCancer

Our team in Brisbane is #hiring for the position of Marketing Specialist! If you're passionate about making a difference with your work, join our award winning team and be responsible for: ⭐ End-to-end delivery of key campaigns and brand management ⭐ Coordinating the development and distribution of marketing materials ⭐ Managing brand and ensuring consistent messaging Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/g5ZBwWsr

Joanna is an amazing mother, a powerful advocate, and lives with silicosis. Upon returning to her work at a quarry after maternity leave, a routine medical evaluation revealed something on her lung. Joanna shares her story to raise awareness about the human impact of #silicosis, a chronic condition with no current cure. Her story shows the fears and isolation that come with a silicosis diagnosis, but also serves as a reminder that no one has to face it alone. Watch Joanna's full story here: https://buff.ly/4eQ4PXh

Australia’s National Lung Cancer Screening Program starts July 2025 🌟 The Daffodil Centre estimates that 930,500 people will be eligible for screening in the first year of the program! The program will be available to those aged 50-70 with a 30 pack-year smoking history, including people who currently smoke and those who quit within the last 10 years. Screening will prioritise our highest-risk populations for maximum impact. Early detection saves lives! 💚 You can read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/g4VWYFtB #LungCancerScreening #LungCancer

Lung Foundation Australia stands in solidarity with and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As we listen, learn and engage in meaningful work, we want to acknowledge some of the brilliant First Nation organisations we've been lucky to collaborate with over the year! @Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet helping to close the gap by providing the evidence base to inform practice and policy in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. @NaJoomelah tackling Indigenous smoking and a leading force behind the #ChooseVapeFree campaign! @NACCHO Australia the national peak body for indigenous health, and one of the co-design partners for Lung Cancer Screening along with us. Follow these three amazing organisations and stay up to date with their work! #NAIDOC2024 #NAIDOCWeek #BlakLoudProud