Programs

Asthma Friendly Schools

An Asthma Friendly School is one that adopts and is working towards strategies that actively support the whole school community in the management of asthma.

The program aims to :

• Improve self-management skills in those students with asthma to enable them to participate fully in daily exercise and sport;
• Increase awareness of asthma among all students, their parents/ carers and teachers;
• Improve the ability of schools and teachers to fulfill their duty of care obligations to those students with asthma;
• Fit into the health promotion curriculum of primary and secondary schools throughout Australia

To be recognised as an Asthma Friendly School , each school must address and satisfy the following set of criteria that establishes an Asthma Friendly environment:

1. Asthma records are kept for each student with asthma in a central location
2. Asthma First Aid posters are on display
3. Asthma medications are readily available to students with asthma
4. Spacer device(s) is/are available
5. A plan is in place for managing asthma during school sporting activities, excursions or camps
6. Asthma education is offered to parents/ carers within the school
7. Asthma education is provided for all school staff
8. Asthma education program is in the school curriculum

There are also two recommended criteria:

1. Potential asthma triggers minimised within the school environment
2. Become a Community Member of your local Asthma Foundation

For more information visit the Asthma Friendly Schools site.

Asthma Friendly Childcare

We can provide your child's childcare centre with guidelines to assist in providing a safer environment for children with asthma. Our asthma educators can conduct asthma information sessions for staff and parents/carers and can assist the centre with strategies to become Asthma Friendly as per the Asthma Friendly School Program.

Community Support

Cycle of Care

What is the Asthma Community Support Program?

The Asthma Community Support Program is a new approach to working with your GP to manage your asthma.

It has been developed by asthma experts and is based on the latest knowledge about treating asthma most effectively.

By seeing your GP about your asthma when you are well and by planning ahead, you are more likely to have fewer symptoms and feel better.

The Asthma Community Support Program has been initiated by the Commonwealth Government with the support of Asthma Foundation Northern Territory.

Who needs an Asthma Community Support Program?

• People who have had asthma for a long time as well as people whose asthma has just been diagnosed.
• The Asthma Community Support Program is most helpful for people with moderate to severe Asthma.

How will the Asthma Cycle of Care Program help me?

Completing the Asthma Cycle of Care Program with your GP will help you gain control of your asthma and not have your asthma control you.

How does the Cycle of Care Program work?

The Asthma Cycle of Care Program involves 2 visits to your GP for the sole purpose of improving the management of your asthma. During the two visits your GP will:

• Fully assess your Asthma;
• Review how well your medications are working for you;
• Provide you with a written Asthma Action Plan; and
• Provide you with information and education on managing your asthma.

Will there be any extra cost for Participating in the Asthma Cycle of Care Program?

The Asthma Cycle of Care Program will involve no extra costs except what it would normally cost to see your GP and buy your medications.

If you or your family experience large health care costs, you may be eligible for assistance through the Commonwealth Government's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Safety Net or Medicare Safety Net. Contact details are:

Community Grants

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ConocoPhillips Asthma Swim Program

ConocoPhillips and Asthma Foundation Northern Territory are new partners in a great community program that provides fully sponsored swimming lessons to children with asthma. Classes range from infants circuit to squad training.

Swim classes are held at 9.30am and 10am each Saturday (during school terms) at the Goldfish Bowl, Palmerston. An asthma educator is in attendance at every lesson to provide information and assistance with your child's asthma management.

Squad training is conducted at the Goldfish Bowl-Coconut Grove & Palmerston after school (two sessions, per child, per week).

Criteria required for admission to swim program

• Confirmed diagnosis of asthma by a GP/specialist
• Aged 18 months and over
• Asthma Foundation membership ($22 per year)
• Attendance annually at AFNT asthma education session

To obtain more information and an application form please contact the Asthma Foundation of the Northern Territory on 8922 8817.