Respiratory Care WA

28/10/2025

Halloween has officially arrived at Respiratory Care WA! 🎃👻

Our team got creative with their take on the “Spooktacular,” theme set, mixing spooky and spectacular characters.

A big thanks to for trick-or-treating us with a special edition of their delicious oats!

Happy Halloween, everyone!

Disclaimer: No children were spooked during this photoshoot.

20/10/2025

🌟 What an incredible weekend at the 2025 Telethon7 Perth Family Festival! 🌟

Our team loved meeting so many families, chatting about asthma, and sharing how Telethon’s support helps WA kids breathe easier. The kids had a blast spinning the prize wheel, learning about asthma and of course, high fiving (or hugging!) Puff the Mascot. 🐉✨

“Without the amazing support from Telethon and the WA community, we wouldn’t be able to deliver the care and education our patients and their families need. Through our Children’s Respiratory Hub, we provide paediatric lung function testing, nurse support and specialist consultations – all fully bulk billed. Every day, we help children with asthma live their best lives.” - Jess, Clinical Lead, Children's Services at Respiratory Care WA.

A huge thank you to Telethon, our amazing volunteers, and everyone who joined in. This year’s theme, , said it all — WA coming together to raise a record-breaking total of $90,160,275 for sick and vulnerable children. ❤️

14/10/2025

Binar in Broome! 🏀🌴

This week, Alannah and Mel travelled north to join the Binar Futures Basketball Tournament and Health Embassy at the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre.

Over two incredible days, they yarned with more than 300 First Nations children and their families about asthma, common triggers and how to support themselves and others to breathe easier, before and after they hit the court.

The meds board was a crowd favourite — helping kids learn about preventers and relievers.

Encouragingly, around 80% of participants could identify the blue inhaler used in asthma first aid.

Most also recognised smoking, dust, viruses and exercise as possible triggers — a notable increase from our 2024 visit.

A huge thank you to Binar for bringing together sport, health and culture in such a powerful way — and to everyone who stopped by for a chat! 🧡



Photography credit 📸 Michelle Keen

13/10/2025

Great news for WA families!

The WA Government has announced 130,000 doses of a needle-free (nasal spray) flu vaccine for children aged 2–12, available from mid-2026. 💙

After one of the toughest flu seasons on record in WA, this is a big step forward to help protect kids, especially as the flu and other viruses are common triggers for asthma flare-ups.

So far this year, there have been more than 17,000 emergency visits and over 1,300 hospital admissions for respiratory illnesses in children.

The FluMist nasal spray is a safe and effective, needle-free way to protect children against the flu — making vaccination a little easier for families.

We welcome this initiative and look forward to seeing more WA children protected from the flu.

Read the WA Government media release here: https://shorturl.at/0ztgl

12/10/2025

Just 1 week to go until the Telethon7 Perth Family Festival! 🎉

📅 Sunday 19 October | 10 am – 4 pm
📍 RAC Arena and along Wellington Street
🎟️ Free entry for all ages, with a gold coin donation to watch the live broadcast inside the arena
🚌 Free public transport to the event

Get ready for a huge day of family fun — live performances, roving entertainment, face painting, FREE carnival rides, exhibits, activities, food trucks, and so much more! 🎠✨

Jess, Clinical Lead of the Children’s Respiratory Hub, says the team can’t wait to meet new families at the Telethon weekend.

“Please come past and say hi, we will be able to answer any questions you have on our service. Puff will also be making an appearance at lunch time – he loves a dance and is ready to show you his best moves!"

We can’t wait to see you there 💛

11/10/2025

Today is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 🤝💙

When people hear ‘palliative care’, they often think only of end-of-life. But in reality, it’s about much more — improving quality of life, staying connected, and making empowered choices.

Our Respiratory Nurse Educator, Jacqueline Rapaic, is helping change the conversation around palliative care in respiratory health.

“Palliative care isn’t just for the final stages of illness. In respiratory care, it’s about improving quality of life at every stage — physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially.” – Jacqueline.

Read the full insight piece here 🔗 https://shorturl.at/W5xoo

09/10/2025

Prescribed burns are planned for the City of Swan and City of Wanneroo from this Friday. Be prepared by shutting your doors and windows in the morning, reviewing your Asthma or COPD Action Plan and keeping your medications handy.

‼️ Mitigation Notice ‼️

The Brigade will be conducting Bushfire Mitigation at the Perth International Telecommunications Centre (PITC) on Gnangara Road from Friday 10th October, to Sunday 12th October.

Please be aware that from 2 PM on Friday smoke will be visible within the compound and will be present through to Sunday afternoon. While we will make every effort to minimize smoke, we advise closing your windows and doors if your property is impacted.

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Respiratory Care WA

08/10/2025

Landscape fires can happen anytime. If you have asthma, COPD, or other respiratory conditions in the affected areas, stay indoors and follow your treatment plan until the smoke clears.

For tips on protecting your lungs during smoke events, visit our information and resources section: https://respiratorycarewa.org.au/asthma-and-copd-resources/

Smoke Alert FOR PARKERVILLE, STONEVILLE, MOUNT HELENA, MUNDARING AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN THE SHIRE OF MUNDARING

The following alert has been issued by

the Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

This is a new alert.

Time of issue:

09:45 AM

Date of issue:

08 Oct 2025

Smoke Alert for PARKERVILLE, STONEVILLE, MOUNT HELENA, MUNDARING and surrounding areas in the SHIRE OF MUNDARING

A Smoke Alert has been issued for people in PARKERVILLE, STONEVILLE, MOUNT HELENA, MUNDARING and surrounding areas in the SHIRE OF MUNDARING.

The smoke is the result of a Parks and Wildlife Service prescribed burn in Parkerville and private property burns in the area.

Smoke may settle in low lying areas overnight and is expected to clear during tomorrow morning.

WHAT TO DO

Shut doors and windows and turn off air-conditioners. If driving through the area, turn on headlights and drive slowly. If you cannot see clearly, pull over to the left, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears. People with asthma and pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular illnesses should follow their pre-prepared treatment plan. If affected by smoke, contact your doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222 . Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS

Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by visiting the Main Roads Travel Map , calling 138 138 or by contacting your Local Government Authority.

KEEP UP TO DATE

Visit Emergency WA or download the Emergency WA app from the App Store or Google Play . Call 13 DFES (13 3337 ). Follow DFES on Facebook . Listen to ABC Local Radio , 6PR, or news bulletins. During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.

Updates will be provided when the situation changes.

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Media Contact: DBCA Media on 9219 9999.

06/10/2025

If you're in Broome, come on down and say hi 👋

02/10/2025

Coughs, wheezes and breathing difficulties in young children can be confusing, and it’s not always clear what treatment is needed.

That’s why Respiratory Care WA has launched a dedicated bulk-billed clinic for children under six, currently running fortnightly.

👨🏻‍⚕️ Overseen by Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Specialist Dr James Gibbons, the clinic supports families by:

✅ Clarifying diagnoses for conditions such as chronic wet cough, recurrent wheeze and early asthma

✅ Providing tailored management plans for your child

✅ Referring to other specialist centres when needed

Find out more here 🔗 https://shorturl.at/hP9Qe or ask your GP for a referral.

Respiratory symptoms in young children can be confusing and difficult to diagnose. Coughs, wheezes, and other breathing issues often overlap, and treatments can vary.

01/10/2025

Throwing it back to the 1970s with everyone’s favourite Telethon icon: Fat Cat! 🐾💛

From the early days of Telethon to now, Fat Cat has been bringing smiles, hugs and happy memories to families across Western Australia.

Who remembers seeing Fat Cat at Telethon as a kid? Share your favourite memory or photo in the comments below! 👇

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