Asthma Foundation NT

Asthma Foundation NT Helping Territorians Breathe Better for 40 years! Breathe better, learn better. Enhance community awareness and understanding of asthma and related conditions.

OUR ROLE:
Ensure people with asthma and their families are informed and supported to better manage asthma and other lung conditions. Strengthen the capacity of health professionals and others to assist people with asthma and other lung conditions. Provide ongoing leadership in the prevention and management of asthma and related conditions in the NT. PURPOSE:
To reduce the impact and prevalence of

asthma, allergy and other related conditions in the NT through raising awareness, advocacy and information.

Come and see us at Gateway shopping centre tomorrow (Friday 4th September) from 9 am. Get all your respiratory question...
03/09/2026

Come and see us at Gateway shopping centre tomorrow (Friday 4th September) from 9 am.

Get all your respiratory questions answered.

Our theme this year is Small Steps Big Breaths! Exercise is a great way to improve your lung health - have questions about exercising with Asthma/COPD - Don't be sure come down and us us.

Please note our office will be closed for the whole day. We apologise for any inconvenience.

🚶‍♀️ You don't need a smartwatch to keep track of your movement.Whether it's your phone, a simple pedometer, a walking d...
02/09/2026

🚶‍♀️ You don't need a smartwatch to keep track of your movement.

Whether it's your phone, a simple pedometer, a walking diary, or just tracking your walking time, finding a method that works for you can help build consistency and confidence.

Regular movement supports overall health and can help you stay active for longer.

Move More Breathe Better



Using a blue puffer alone is not enough to manage your asthma.Over-reliance on SABA increases the risk of asthma exacerb...
02/09/2026

Using a blue puffer alone is not enough to manage your asthma.

Over-reliance on SABA increases the risk of asthma exacerbations.

Using 12 or more SABA canisters per year is associated with increased risk of asthma-related death.

The ’s updated Australian Asthma Handbook guidelines recommend against prescribing treatment with as-needed short-acting beta2 agonists (SABA) alone to manage asthma in adults and adolescents.

Anti-inflammatory reliever (AIR) therapy is the recommended starting treatment for asthma.

Ask your health care professional today about less SABA, more AIR.





Get your raffle ticket now!Pop into our office at 3 Nylander St Parap or call 8981 6066 to purchase over the phone.Raffl...
01/09/2026

Get your raffle ticket now!

Pop into our office at 3 Nylander St Parap or call 8981 6066 to purchase over the phone.

Raffle will be drawn at AFNT AGM on 7th October

Message from National Asthma Council Australia :Asthma management isn't just about relieving symptoms; it's about treati...
01/09/2026

Message from National Asthma Council Australia :

Asthma management isn't just about relieving symptoms; it's about treating what's causing them.

If you're using your blue puffer more than 2 days a week on average, it could be a sign that your asthma isn't well controlled.

Relying on a blue puffer (SABA) alone doesn't treat the underlying airway inflammation and can increase the risk of a serious asthma flare-up that may require oral steroids or hospitalisation.

For people with mild asthma, an anti-inflammatory reliever (AIR) is now the recommended option because it helps treat the underlying inflammation while also relieving symptoms.

Ask your health care professional today about less SABA, more AIR.





Asthma Week 1st- 7th September 2026: ‘Small Steps Big Breaths!’This Asthma Week, AFNT is promoting the importance of inc...
31/08/2026

Asthma Week 1st- 7th September 2026:

‘Small Steps Big Breaths!’

This Asthma Week, AFNT is promoting the importance of increasing your daily step count to support better breathing and overall lung health.

Walking increases the body’s demand for oxygen, helping train the respiratory muscles, including the diaphragm, while also improving cardiovascular fitness.

Regular physical activity can help make breathing more efficient and support overall respiratory health.

The good news is that you don’t need to reach 10,000 steps a day to benefit. Even moving from a very low level of activity to moderate daily walking can make a meaningful difference.

For better health, the biggest gains may come from simply moving more than you do now. So, start small—take an extra walk, choose the stairs, park further away or add a few more steps throughout your day.

Every step counts towards a healthier, more active you.

Your lungs, heart, muscles, and circulation thrive on movement. Regular walking and physical activity help improve cardi...
30/08/2026

Your lungs, heart, muscles, and circulation thrive on movement. Regular walking and physical activity help improve cardiovascular fitness, increase endurance, and support overall health.

You don't need intense workouts to make a difference. A daily walk, taking the stairs, or adding a few extra minutes of movement to your routine can all contribute to stronger health outcomes over time.

Move more. Breathe better. Feel stronger.

Increasing your daily step count is a simple, low-cost way to support lung health. Even moving from very low activity le...
27/08/2026

Increasing your daily step count is a simple, low-cost way to support lung health. Even moving from very low activity levels to moderate daily walking can provide benefits, and you do not necessarily need to reach 10,000 steps a day to see improvements.

With so many beautiful sights to see in the NT it is really easy to get out and move more.

Don't forget to premedicate (take your reliever 10-15 minutes before you go) and take your reliever with you.

Address

3 Nylander Street
Darwin, NT
0820

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61889816066

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