Lungnet

The LungNet is not a patient support group. It is a network of affiliated Patient Support Groups Australia wide. The services provided by the LungNet to patient support groups and their members include:

• Helping people find a suitable patient support group through toll free telephone assistance and referrals
• Assisting new groups to form where needed by providing guidance and set-up financial assistance
• A national clearing-house for producing and distributing patient education information
• A national LungNet newsletter informing patient support group members of national issues and the activities of groups in other states
• A communications link between patient support groups
• A point of contact for group members with other groups when they travel and require "away from home" support
• National initiatives from time to time for member enjoyment and participation
• A medium for patient support groups to participate in the promotion of lung health at a national level

Patient support groups or patients do not pay any fees to be affiliated with LungNet. The LungNet simply exists to ensure patients can access and enjoy the benefits of a continuity of patient support Australia wide.

Services provided by the LungNet directly to patients, such as the Toll Free 1800 654 301 information and referral assistance, and the national newsletter, are also free of charge to patient support group members.

Who is behind the LungNet?

The LungNet is an initiative of The Australian Lung Foundation (ALF), a national non-profit organisation. Its primary mission is to increase funding for research into respiratory disease, and foster patient support activities. The ALF is represented in each State by a committee or secretariat, and a LungNet State co-ordinator.

Select sponsors have offered their support for patient support groups through the LungNet and The Australian Lung Foundation.

How do I join LungNet?

To register to join LungNet - please click here to enter your details - this will enable us to add you to our database and you will also receive the quarterly newsletter.

Content updated March 10, 2008