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Lung Foundation Australia

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

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Last reviewed: August 2025

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Home - Lung Foundation Australia - My COPD Checklist

Are you doing everything possible to live your best life? Take the My COPD Checklist today.

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National Lung Cancer Screening Program - Lung Foundation Australia

The National Lung Cancer Screening Program is a screening program for people who may be at higher risk of lung cancer. It uses a low-dose computed tomography scan (low-dose CT scan) to look for signs of lung cancer before any symptoms appear. The program is estimated to save the lives of 12,000 Australians over the next ten years, by detecting lung cancer early, when treatment is most effective.If people are eligible for the program, the scan is free and paid for by Medicare. A doctor, nurse practitioner or medical specialist will provide a form to book the scan. This form is designed for the lung cancer screening program and is different from other scan request forms.

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Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Lung Foundation Australia

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is recognised in Australia and across the world as the most effective non-pharmacological disease management intervention which

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Smoking cessation - Lung Foundation Australia

Lung Foundation Australia supports proven, registered, therapeutic smoking products cessation methods and medicines. We recommend a strategy that includes

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What is bronchiectasis? - Lung Foundation Australia

Learn about bronchiectasis, its symptoms, and ways to manage it. Access support and expert advice from Lung Foundation Australia for better lung health and care.

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Childhood Interstitial Lung Disease - Lung Foundation Australia

Childhood Interstitial Lung Disease covers a large group of rare lung diseases that can affect infants, children and adolescents. Read our resources to understand this disease.

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What is Long COVID? - Lung Foundation Australia

Learn about long COVID, its symptoms, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options. Access resources for support and mental health from Lung Foundation Australia.

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Impact of lung disease - Lung Foundation Australia

A lung disease is any problem that stops your lungs from working as they should. Lung disease can affect anyone. Finding out you have a lung disease can be overwhelming, or you might be worried you have one. Please know you're not alone. Our team is here to give you information and support. We want to help you learn about your lungs and how to look after them.

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About lung cancer & lung diseases - Lung Foundation Australia

There are more than 30 types of lung disease and they can affect anyone. In fact, almost 1 in 3 Australians have a lung disease1. Finding out you have a lung

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What is a Lung Disease? - Lung Foundation Australia

Learn about lung diseases, its symptoms, risks, with the Lung Foundation Australia. Check your lung health and get support today!

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