Asthma Foundation NT in Darwin, Northern Territory | Community organisation

Asthma Foundation NT

Locality: Darwin, Northern Territory

Phone: +61 8 8981 6066

Address: 3 Nylander Street 0820 Darwin, NT, Australia

Website: http://www.asthmant.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Asthma Foundation NT will be at the Palmerston Markets tonight - Call past and say hello & check out our Asthma Week Specials - also available from our office & Asthma Swim on Saturday Morning

24.01.2022 Asthma Week Raffle - tickets $1 - tickets available at the Palmerston Market tonight & Asthma Swim 2 x la Petite Spacer 1 x Disposable Lite Air Spacer 1 x AFNT bum bag 2 x My Asthma Bags ... a few other goodies Raffle to be drawn on Monday 7th September See more

24.01.2022 Winner of the AFNT Asthma Week Raffle is... Daniel McKeown! Thank you to everyone who supported AFNT by buying a ticket!

24.01.2022 It was lovely to dress up after 3mths working from home

23.01.2022 Notice of Annual General Meeting for Asthma Foundation NT being held on Wednesday 7th October, 2020 at 6pm at AFNT office 3 Nylander Street, Parap. Nominations are being sought for members to the AFNT Board of Management, if interested email [email protected] for a nomination form. #volunteersneeded#joinAFNT#

22.01.2022 Two of our asthma swim kids have found a fun way to exercise while Asthma Swim is on hold due to COVID19- they are keeping fit by riding their bikes to school - well done Taylor & Hunter, they both know how it is important to keep fit to manage their asthma

22.01.2022 This is the view from my front door tonight in Marlow Lagoon - if you live in & around this area please remember if you have asthma or any other lung condition- please stay indoors were possible, always carry you blue/grey puffer & spacer & know your asthma first aid 4x4x4. Call 1800 ASTHMA or 89816066 for more information on controlling your asthma during this fire season - seek medical advice if your symptoms increase.

21.01.2022 It was great seeing all the kids back at swim this morning for the start of Term Four ...we hope everyone enjoyed their morning As families may be aware this will be the last ever term of the Asthma Swim Program as the Board has made the very difficult decision to end the program at the end of the year - if you didn’t receive the email with the letter from our chairman in regards to this please contact Jillian at [email protected] to get a copy. We look forward to a great last term and watch this space for more info about the upcoming swim Christmas party next month

21.01.2022 AFNT is pleased to announce that we will be resuming our face to face service to Territorians. But due COVID-19 a few changes have had to be put in place to keep our staff & the community safe. 1. Appointments Only - call 1800 Asthma or 89816066 2. All clients must complete a COVID screening questionnaire 3. All clients & visitors will have to have their temperature checked before entering our office. 4. All clients & visitors must follow strict hand hygiene practices ... 5. All clients must follow the 1.5 social distancing regulations 6. Spirometry will be performed as per the Thoracic Society of Australia & NZ and the National Asthma Council of Australias guidelines, in-line filters will now be used on all our spirometers. See more

20.01.2022 A birthday surprise for Jillian on her return from leave

19.01.2022 Asthma in Your Mate is a free training program for students, sporting clubs, outside school care & youth organisations (suitable for school age students to late teens)- all organisations receive a free asthma emergency kit & participants receive a Asthma in Your Mate certificate. To book a free session please contact Asthma Foundation NT on 89816066 or email [email protected] The Asthma in Your Mates program is proudly supported by INPEX-operated Ichthys LNG joint venture Inpex Ichthys LNG Project

18.01.2022 Its that time of year again when Memberships are due...keep an eye out for yours in the mail and we hope you all continue to support AFNT for another year

17.01.2022 A warning for Palmerston Residents- prescribed burn for tomorrow. Please remember if you have asthma or any other lung condition- please stay indoors were possible, all carry you blue puffer & spacer & know your Asthma First Aid - 4x4x4. Call 1800ASTHMA or 89816066 for more information on controlling your asthma during this burn off period.

17.01.2022 The Annual General Meeting of Asthma Foundation NT will be held on Wednesday 7th October at 6pm at 3 Nylander Street, Parap and online via ZOOM. Nominations are now sought for members of the AFNT Board of Management, if you are interested you can obtain a nomination form from [email protected] and return it by the 30th September, 2020.

16.01.2022 Fun Evening at Government House Darwin celebrating Queen Elizabeths Birthday & acknowledging of Asthma Foundation NT & other NT organisations service to the NT Community during COVID19 Pandemic

15.01.2022 Come say hi at the Palmerston Markets down at the water tower end #nationalasthmaweek2020 #AsthmaWeek #AsthmaFoundationNT

15.01.2022 NEW DISCOUNT DIRECTORY LAUNCHES Over 400 businesses included! COTA NT are pleased to announce the NT Seniors Card 2020 Discount Directory will soon be available... for Territory seniors to collect at distribution points across the Territory. The printing of the Discount Directory was delayed this year due to coronavirus lock downs earlier in the year. Sue Shearer, COTA NT CEO said, We wanted to make sure that we gave all of our business partners the opportunity to be included in the directory, and we are really pleased that there are now over 400 businesses listed with the program. Seniors will be able to collect their new directories from COTA NT at Spillett House and other distribution points in Darwin this week and the 50 Plus Centre in Alice Springs, electoral offices, libraries, council offices, Territory Families shopfronts and some seniors organisations from next week.

14.01.2022 A control burn warning for Humpty Doo residents for the 1st of July Please remember if you have asthma or any other lung condition- please stay indoors were possible, always carry you blue/grey puffer & spacer & know your asthma first aid 4x4x4. Call 1800 ASTHMA or 89816066 for more information on controlling your asthma during this burn off season - seek medical advice if your symptoms increase.

13.01.2022 A big thank you to these Amazing women from Steps Palmerston who used their skills on a sewing machine to make 300 brightly coloured spacer bags - Know your efforts are greatly appreciated STEPS AMEP

13.01.2022 We are holding one last Christmas party for all the Asthma Swim Kids past and present so if you are wanting to attend please RSVP to Jillian at [email protected] Kirra will have the Save the Date flyers at swim tomorrow so remember to grab one from her We hope to see you all there!

12.01.2022 Leanne & Jill had a great night out with other local business for the Palmerston Regional Business Association Inc welcome back networking dinner at the Darwin Trailer Boat Club

11.01.2022 A fun morning tea with the amazing women from STEPS Palmerston who sewed 300 spacer bags for AFNT- A big thank you to all who came out & supported our morning tea particularly Connell & Coralie from Palmerston Lions Club who donated the funds so this fantastic community project could go ahead, also thanks to Jacqui our swim Mum who did all the printing on the bags JZs Design Heat & Transfer and The Hideout Cafe NT for the yummy morning tea

11.01.2022 If you are concerned about your breathing this Asthma Week contact us on 1800 ASTHMA or call 89816066 and speak to one of our friendly educators or visit our stand at the Palmerston Markets that Friday night

10.01.2022 We wanted to do something nice to say thank you to Leanne for not only being a great boss but also a well done to her for all she has accomplished since becoming our executive manager especially over the past few months dealing with the COVID 19 pandemic so we surprised her (again!) with a morning tea and present on our first official day back in the office

09.01.2022 Burn advice for around Leanyer- This fire season dont forget to always carry you blue reliever puffer & spacer!! Call 1800ASTHMA or 898160066 for advice on how to manage your asthma this fire season

09.01.2022 A control burn warning for Palmerston & Pinelands. Please remember if you have asthma or any other lung condition- please stay indoors were possible, always carry you blue/grey puffer & spacer & know your asthma first aid 4x4x4. Call 1800 ASTHMA or 89816066 for more information on controlling your asthma during this burn off season - seek medical advice if your symptoms increase.

09.01.2022 Celebrating a fantastic community engagement- NT Spacer Bag Project - thanks to the very talented women from STEPS AMEP Sewing Group

09.01.2022 Our Asthma Educators Kirra Doralee Christian & Anusha Mayank Sharma are getting ready for our service to reopen to the public on Monday after been closed for over 3mths due to COVID19

08.01.2022 Prescribed Burn Advice For Palmerston tomorrow! Asthma Foundation NT reminds all people with asthma & other respiratory conditions to- -Always carry their blue reliever puffer & spacer -If on a preventer medication ensure you are taking as prescribed -Stay indoors on these days with windows closed... -most importantly know Asthma First Aid (4X4X4) If you are concerned about your asthma speak to your GP or contact the Asthma Foundation NT -89816066 or 1800ASTHMA See more

08.01.2022 Today was the first day returning to the Asthma Swim Program It was really lovely to see your faces and the children back to swimming! I look forward to catching up with the rest of you. Have a great weekend all -Kirra

07.01.2022 Even while working from home we managed to arrange a surprise for the bosss birthday and got to celebrate with her when we were all in the office today. We hope you enjoy your day off tomorrow for your birthday Leanne

07.01.2022 The Asthma Foundation of the NT is extremely saddened to hear the news of the passing of one of our old swim mums Sam Whiting. Sam was involved in our Asthma Swim Program for many years with both boys starting from 18mths of age. Our condolences to her family & lots of love & hugs to her beautiful boys Mitchell & Harrison xx

06.01.2022 Kirra has been up dating her infection control practices in preparation for resuming our spirometry service #covidsafety

06.01.2022 Our final Asthma Swim Christmas Party at Palmerston Water Park - Great day had by all - a big thank you to Palmerston Lions Club for their ongoing support & cooking a great BBQ, Leigh Munn for supplying Santa’s goodie bags, Sean Holmes for doing a great job as Santa (9yrs now as Santa), Joel Green & my wonderful girls Kirra & Jillian for all their hard work

06.01.2022 Good morning swim parents! Swimming is back on today! If you havent received a spacer bag from us, come up and see me to grab one

04.01.2022 Don’t forget the swim Christmas party is next Saturday straight after swim lessons at the Palmerston Waterpark- we hope to see you all there!!

04.01.2022 Very exciting day - Jacqui Brotherton delivered our new brightly coloured space bags - our very clever swim mum did all the printing on our bags -well done & Thank you Jacqui

04.01.2022 AFNT is a proud supporter of our Senior Territorians - check out the great offers available with your NT Senior Card

04.01.2022 We had fun on Melbourne Cup day here at the office - we got to have a delicious lunch together and celebrate the race with some (non alcoholic) Champagne

03.01.2022 AFNT had a great morning at Palmertston Recreational Centre for Childrens Week. We had a stall displayed with a colouring space for the all children also surrounded by other awesome organisations to support the event Was a fun morning!! Towards Zero Hyper the Clown Royal Life Saving NT Palmerston Swimming & Fitness Centre Palmerston Children's Week Event 2020

02.01.2022 Took this young one on a road trip to Batchelor to show her the ropes - spent the day running a education session for Aboriginal Health Workers at Batchelor Institute. Kirra Doralee Christian

02.01.2022 Asthma Foundation is thrilled to be launching our Asthma in Your Mate program in the NT during Asthma Week 2020! This program is designed to teach students of all ages the importance of being asthma aware and how they can help a mate, family member or a team member (anyone) having an asthma flare-up/attack, whether they be at school, park, home or sporting field. We are currently offering free asthma training for students, sporting clubs, outside care and youth organisations... (suitable for school-aged students to late teens). All participating organisations will receive a free asthma emergency kit, and all participating students an Asthma in Your Mate certificate. Schools or organisations interested in booking a free session should call 8981 6066 or email [email protected]. This initiative was made possible with funding from INPEX-operated Ichthys LNG joint venture.

02.01.2022 AFNT is happy to be able to support such a great event by having a stall so come down and check out all the great stuff happening for Children's Week tomorrow morning at the Palmerston Recreation Centre

02.01.2022 Remembrance Day - 11th November 2020

02.01.2022 Our board member Rachael Agha is helping to raise funds for AFNT by doing the 40 Day Sober challenge - we ask that you please support her by donating via the below link https://www.facebook.com/donate/1021089838365995/

01.01.2022 A little surprise for Anusha Mayank Sharma from her work colleagues for her baby boy due in October

01.01.2022 Jill’s busy getting everything ready for the colouring competition we’re doing for our stall at the Palmerston Children’s week event happening next Tuesday at the Palmerston recreation centre from 9am to 11am Palmerston Kids Network City of Palmerston