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Lung Foundation Australia

Lung Foundation Australia

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Lung Foundation Australia is the only charity and leading peak body of its kind in Australia, funding life-changing research and delivering support services to create better lung health for all Australians.

Vision and mission

Lung Foundation Australia enables life-saving research for better lung health for all Australians and champions research, programs and support so that Australians with lung disease and lung cancer can live their best life. By 2030, Lung Foundation Australia will be recognised as one of the world's most innovative and effective lung health charities and a fearless leader of lung health and lung cancer policy, programs and research.

How Lung Foundation Australia can help

Lung Foundation Australia is the only national point of contact for support for anyone impacted by a lung condition. The organisation works to improve lung health and reduce the impact of lung disease for all Australians. Lung Foundation Australia has a variety of resources and services, including free tele-health support, the lung cancer screening helpline, peer support groups and online resources.

Information / help line

  • Contact the Information and Support Centre on freecall 1800 654 301 (option 1) Mon to Fri, 8am to 4:30 pm (AEST) (excluding public holidays). This free and confidential service provides guidance, information and support, and connects individuals to relevant support services. This service does not offer medical treatment or advice.
  • Email: enquiries@lungfoundation.com.au
  • Contact the Lung Cancer Screening Helpline on freecall 1800 654 301 (option 2) Mon to Fri, 8am to 4:30 pm (AEST) (excluding public holidays). The helpline provides expert guidance, information, and support throughout the screening and assessment pathway. Staffed by trained nurses, the helpline offers accessible and trusted support.
  • Email: lungscreening@lungfoundation.com.au

Programs, apps and tools

  • Information & Support Centre
  • Exercise programs
  • Support groups
  • Webinars

Recommended links

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  • Signs and symptoms of lung disease
  • National Lung Cancer Screening Program
  • Lung Cancer Screening Helpline
  • Patient resources

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