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Indigenous Australians

We would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of Australia, both past and present.

This website does not claim to provide answers to indigenous health issues. Our aim is to provide resources that assist Australian healthcare professionals to learn and adapt with flexibility in their clinical practice.

Asthma Handbook

The Asthma Handbook provides some resources relating to cultural considerations, diagnosis and assessment and management of asthma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Remote Indigenous Australian Short Wind Action Plan

This asthma action plan was developed specifically for Indigenous peoples with asthma who live in remote areas of Australia. The Remote Indigenous Australian Asthma Action Plan was developed by the Australian Department of Health based on a plan designed by Professor Anne Chang. The imagery is from the Short Wind educational materials distributed by the Asthma Foundation of the Northern Territory. This asthma action plan was funded by the Australian Government.

Bronchiectasis Toolbox

The Bronchiectasis Toolbox provides an overview of topics related to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders and Maori health in general, and with specific focus on bronchiectasis.

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds

To promote a patient-centred approach, effective communication is critical. This may include a translator, consideration of differing health and cultural beliefs and the use of specialised resources.

Asthma Handbook

The Asthma Handbook provides some resources relating to asthma in people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Translated Resources

The National Asthma Council and Asthma Australia each provide a number of translated resources for asthma, including asthma action plans, information brochures.

Last Updated on May 10, 2019