2 million Australians have asthma. Over 400 Australians die each year from asthma. Asthma Australia is the recognised national community voice of Australians with asthma and linked conditions and their carers. It comprises the Asthma Foundations throughout Australia. The Asthma Foundations from every state and territory work together to help people with asthma and linked conditions to breathe better. We provide information, education, training, advocacy and promote research. Asthma Australia manages two programs funded under the Australian Government National Asthma Management Program. These programs assist people to manage asthma and to help someone having an asthma attack. Asthma is a serious condition Lenore Miller shares her story about the very sad loss of her son Ryan to remind us that we should all take asthma seriously National Research Program National Research Program Overview   Click here Research Program Update   Click here Grant criteria   Click here Full application form   Click here Guidelines for full application   Click here For information, email research@asthmaaustralia.org.au NEW Online Training available NOW A national e-learning training package is now available for Australian school and preschool staff. Talk to the pre/school Coordinator in your local Asthma Foundation about online training for your pre/school by phoning 1800 645 130 Latest News Asthma Update December 2011:   Iss. 44 New Report Released:   Asthma in Australia 2011 Media Release:   Peak lung health bodies unite in the fight against lung disease Asthma Spacer Ordering System (ASOS) ASOS provides low cost spacers and masks to Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services. For further information and order forms: Website Development Some sections of this website are under construction. The Asthma Australia website provides information on national aspects of our work. Please use the links to the Asthma Foundations for local services, information and training. © Asthma Australia