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Government House marks the start of National Asthma Week

Siaw Chai — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:50:42 +0000

His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Darrilyn Dawson hosted Respiratory Care WA and guests at Government House on 1 September 2026 to mark the beginning of National Asthma Week. The evening brought together Respiratory Care WA consumers, supporters, healthcare professionals, researchers, partners, and community members who share […]

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Willetton mum trekking 130km to fundraise for Respiratory Care WA after they changed her son’s life

Siaw Chai — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:22:17 +0000

After years of sleepless nights and hospital visits watching her young son battle through severe asthma, Perth mum Samantha Laine will be walking a whopping 130km to fundraise for the charity that changed everything. Coinciding with National Asthma Week, the Willetton local and her best friend Nicolle will take on the Wheezin for a Reason […]

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Western Australians encouraged to ‘Do Blue. Do You.’ this National Asthma Week

Siaw Chai — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:18:42 +0000

Western Australians are being encouraged to Do Blue. Do You. this National Asthma Week (1-7 September), with Respiratory Care WA calling on the community to raise awareness of a condition affecting nearly 2.8 million Australians and around one in every nine people. The campaign invites schools, workplaces, sporting clubs, community groups and individuals across Western […]

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New appointments to support strategic growth and community impact

Siaw Chai — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:33:42 +0000

Respiratory Care WA is pleased to announce the appointments of Veen Lerma as Clinical Lead for Adults and Siaw Chai as Growth, Brand and Development Manager, strengthening the organisation’s leadership as it continues to expand its services, partnerships and impact across Western Australia. While taking on new leadership responsibilities, Veen and Siaw are already familiar […]

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PayPay, Charlotte, Lorelei and Harrison’s Story

Siaw Chai — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:42:46 +0000

For years, our family felt like we were simply surviving — PayPay (mum to Charlotte, Lorelei and Harrison) Every winter brought weeks of coughing, sleepless nights and constant worry. We cancelled birthday parties, changed family plans and often kept the kids home from school. They missed valuable time learning, being with their friends and enjoying […]

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Welcoming Adam Maxwell to the Respiratory Care WA Board

Siaw Chai — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:08:56 +0000

We’re thrilled to welcome Adam Maxwell to the Respiratory Care WA Board. Adam Maxwell is a Chartered Accountant and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors with more than 20 years’ experience in finance, governance, strategy and organisational leadership across the health, research and not-for-profit sectors. He is currently Chief Financial Officer at The […]

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Respiratory Care WA expands access to care through Older Adult Health Hubs

Siaw Chai — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:08:52 +0000

Respiratory Care WA is proud to be part of the Western Australian Department of Health’s Older Adult Health Hubs initiative, delivering specialised respiratory assessment, diagnosis, education and support for older Western Australians. The Older Adult Health Hubs are a new community-based model of care designed to improve access to healthcare and better coordinate services for […]

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Welcoming Bernie Wong as Manager, Health Services

Siaw Chai — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:53:12 +0000

Respiratory Care WA is thrilled to welcome Bernie Wong as the new Health Services Manager. A physiotherapist by background, Bernie brings extensive experience in clinical leadership, health service management and program delivery across the healthcare sector. He has led multidisciplinary teams and health programs, with expertise in clinical governance, operations, workforce development, stakeholder engagement and […]

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Oliver and Melanie’s Story

Siaw Chai — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:24:18 +0000

By the age of four, Oliver had already been admitted to hospital several times with breathing difficulties. He was diagnosed with viral-induced wheeze, and we were told asthma would likely become part of his future. — Melanie (mum to Oliver) As parents, it was a worrying time. Oliver had already been diagnosed with several severe […]

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