General Information

  1. What is Pulmonary Fibrosis/Interstitial Lung Disease? Disease Pathways and Treatments
    August 16, 2024

    Dr Chris Zappala (Respiratory & Sleep Specialist) provides an in-depth overview of pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease.

  2. Research and Latest Developments: What’s on the Horizon for Pulmonary Fibrosis
    August 16, 2024

    Professor Dan Chamber offers some insights on the latest research and developments in the field of pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease.

  3. Embracing Hope: Navigating Life with Pulmonary Fibrosis/Interstitial Lung Disease – Panel session
    August 16, 2024

    A panel of clinicians and consumers on how they maintain hope while living with their lung condition, or what advice they provide to their patients on maintaining hope through the challenging times.

  4. Life with Pulmonary Fibrosis
    June 30, 2024

    This booklet contains information for people who have been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and their Carers.

  5. Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis
    June 7, 2024

    In this webinar, a mixed panel of health professionals and consumers provide expert insights into what progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) is, how to manage symptoms like cough and breathlessness, strategies to help improve quality of life, building up your exercise tolerance, understanding the benefits of palliative care, and more.

  6. Influences of Air Quality on Lung Health
    October 13, 2023

    In this webinar, Professor Fay Johnston & Associate Professor Luke Knibbs provide insights into the effects of air quality on lung health.

  7. Spotlight on Pulmonary Fibrosis Research
    May 22, 2023

    In this webinar, Prof Tamera Corte provided an exclusive update on the new Centre of Research Excellence in Pulmonary Fibrosis (CRE-PF), including an overview of the focus areas influencing pulmonary fibrosis research. Prof Dan Chambers and Prof Jo Dickinson joined to provide further insight into some of the latest research projects in pulmonary fibrosis, including genetic research, drug development and clinical trials.

  8. Pulmonary Fibrosis – Lived Experience Panel Webinar
    October 5, 2022

    In this webinar, a pulmonary fibrosis patient panel of Linda, Lawrie, Vivienne and John shared their learnings and inspiring stories of their journey with pulmonary fibrosis from diagnosis and treatment, including medication and oxygen, through to the pre and post lung transplant journey. A/Prof Lauren Troy joined to share her clinical knowledge and perspective on each of the topics. 

  9. How Can Palliative Care Help You?
    September 5, 2022

    This fact sheet contains information about the multidisciplinary approach to care for life-limiting, incurable disease, relevant to some types of pulmonary fibrosis.

  10. Cough and Breathlessness
    September 1, 2022

    This booklet contains information about the causes of cough and breathlessness and how to help you manage these symptoms.

  11. Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis – How Can Oxygen Therapy Help?
    July 1, 2022

    This booklet has been designed to help people living with pulmonary fibrosis understand more about the use of oxygen therapy.

  12. Diet and Nutrition in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    March 30, 2022

    In this webinar, Accredited Practising Dietician, Christie Emsley, shares her expert knowledge on the role of diet and nutrition in the management of your lung condition, as well as how to manage medication side effects including weight loss and weight gain.

  13. Technology and Care in Pulmonary Fibrosis Management
    November 22, 2021

    Presenters Dr Laura Glenn and Professor Anne Holland. Technology has changed our day-to-day lives in many ways. Now, more than ever we are connecting in with others and accessing services and medical care through technology. This webinar explores how technology plays an important role in the self-management of your lung condition, and include an insight into the Interstitial Lung Disease app.

  14. Non-pharmacological Treatment
    November 1, 2021

    This booklet contains information about therapies which are not medicine for people living with pulmonary fibrosis.

  15. Preparing for Travel
    November 1, 2021

    This fact sheet contains information about preparing for travel for people living with pulmonary fibrosis.

  16. Understanding Pulmonary Fibrosis Clinical Trials
    May 20, 2021

    Presenter: Prof Dan Chambers. This webinar for consumers provides an insight into clinical trials to help gain an understanding of what it means to participate in research and a pulmonary fibrosis clinical trial.

  17. Understanding Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning
    September 10, 2020

    Join Respiratory Physician A/Prof Nicole Goh to learn about palliative care and benefits of early engagement with this service.

  18. Managing Cough and Breathlessness in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    July 14, 2020

    In this comprehensive session, Amanda McAnulty, Senior Physiotherapist in pulmonary, cardiac and chronic disease rehabilitation, shares tips and advice for managing cough and breathlessness in pulmonary fibrosis.

  19. The Emotional Impact of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    November 1, 2019

    Presenter: Debra Sandford, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Adelaide and Royal Adelaide Hospital. Debra shares information regarding the emotional impact of IPF and the importance of taking care of your emotional wellbeing

  20. Self-Management and Pulmonary Fibrosis
    November 1, 2019

    Presenter: Dr John Mackintosh, Respiratory and Lung Transplant Physician at Prince Charles Hospital. This webinar features information on self-management, including guidance on lifestyle and symptom management. John, an IPF patient advocate, also shares his experience of managing day-to-day with IPF.

  21. Oxygen Therapy and Pulmonary Fibrosis
    November 1, 2019

    Presenter: Susanne Webster, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. This webinar features information on oxygen therapy, including starting on oxygen, tips for incorporating oxygen into your life and travelling with oxygen.

  22. Exercise and Pulmonary Fibrosis
    October 3, 2018

    Presenter: James Walsh, Clinical Consultant Physiotherapist from the Queensland Lung Transplant Service and Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant Unit at the Prince Charles Hospital. James shared his knowledge to help develop a better understanding of exercising with this condition and the benefits of exercise for people living with pulmonary fibrosis.

  23. Exercise and Pulmonary Fibrosis

    This fact sheet provides practical knowledge and information on how to incorporate regular exercise into your everyday life. The resource covers topics such as how to get started with exercise, pulmonary rehabilitation, exercising safely and tips for exercising with a lung condition.