Lung Foundation Australia

21/10/2026

Have you, or someone you know, participated in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program?

The Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative is seeking people from multicultural communities to share their experience in a paid video opportunity. We're helping spread the word to find the right people and encourage interested participants to get involved! See details below.

Have you or a loved one participated in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program?

We’re looking for people from multicultural communities to share their experience of lung cancer screening in a short, paid video opportunity.

To be eligible, you must:
- be based in Melbourne or surrounds
- be able to understand written and spoken English, and one of the following languages: Nepali, Italian, Spanish, Urdu, Tagalog, Greek or Punjabi.

By sharing your experience, you could help others in your community better understand lung cancer screening and feel more confident about taking part.

📽️ What’s involved?

You’ll participate in a short video recording where you’ll share your personal experience with lung cancer screening.

Participants will be paid up to $800 for a half-day shoot (up to 4 hours). Travel and meal expenses will also be covered where applicable.

🔗 Complete the expression of interest at the link in bio: https://lnkd.in/e4f9WgkZ

This project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

For more information about the program, visit: www.health.gov.au/nlcsp

Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia - FECCA Australian Multicultural Women's Alliance - AMWA Lung Foundation Australia

21/10/2026

💚 “But you look fine.”

For many people living with lung disease, symptoms like fatigue, pain, brain fog and anxiety aren't always visible, but that doesn’t make them any less real. Looking well on the outside can hide the daily challenges happening beneath the surface.

But You Look Fine! highlights why listening, believing and asking how someone is really feeling can make a world of difference.

🔗 Read the article here: https://lungfoundation.com.au/articles/but-you-look-fine/

21/10/2026

A little connection can go a long way when it comes to health and wellbeing.

This Mental Health Month, we're proud to support a webinar hosted by Lived Experience Australia and Equally Well, going through the tailored resources developed to increase awareness and participation of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (an Australian Government program) among people living with mental health challenges.

Learn how the resources were co-designed with people with lived and living experience, and hear firsthand perspectives on the importance of choice, autonomy and feeling supported when making screening decisions.

📅 Thursday 29 October 2026
⏲️ 1:00pm (NSW, VIC, TAS), 12:30pm (SA), 12:00pm (QLD), 11:30am (NT) 10:00am (WA)
🔗 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AMGzy5H0S-ysNhAlGB2HyA?_gl=1*17acmy5*_gcl_au*NjU3NDUyNzM5LjE3ODkzNDIzNzU.*_ga*ODA0MTAxOTQ0LjE3NzE0OTE1MTI.*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*czE3OTExNjAzOTkkbzM1JGcxJHQxNzkxMTYxMTgzJGo1NyRsMCRoMA.. #/registration

To learn more about the National Lung Cancer Program visit www.health.gov.au/nlcsp

Funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

20/10/2026

You don't need to be the biggest fundraiser.

You don't need to know anyone else attending.

And you don't need to have taken part before.

Shine a Light is simply an invitation to show up.

Walk in memory. Walk in support. Walk because you want a better future for people diagnosed with lung cancer.

However you come to Shine a Light, there is a place for you in our community.

💜🧡💚 Find your nearest walk: https://fundraise.lungfoundation.com.au/shinealightonlungcancer

19/10/2026

Together, we're working towards better lung health for all Australians.

Read our 2026 Impact Report.

📖 https://lungfoundation.com.au/about-us/our-impact/

18/10/2026

Silicosis can affect workers across a range of industries.

Complete the Healthy Lungs at Work Quiz today to check your risk and learn more about your lung health.

Complete the quiz: https://lungfoundation.com.au/campaigns/healthy-lungs-at-work-quiz/

HREC has approved this study (HREC number HRE2025-0498).

15/10/2026

Today is World Chronic Cough Day 🫁

A chronic cough is more than just an irritation, it can impact sleep, work, social activities and overall wellbeing. Yet many people live with symptoms for months or even years without seeking help.

If you've been coughing for more than 8 weeks, it's time to learn more about what your symptoms could mean.

Take the Lung Health Checklist and start the conversation about your lung health.

Take the quiz today: lunghealthchecklist.com.au

14/10/2026

The recent announcement regarding Pope Leo's lung cancer surgery has shone a global spotlight on a disease that affects millions of people and families around the world.

We wish Pope Leo a successful recovery. This is also a reminder that every day Australians receive a lung cancer diagnosis and face uncertainty, treatment and hope.

At Lung Foundation Australia, we are committed to supporting better prevention, earlier diagnosis, improved treatments and ultimately better outcomes through investment in lung cancer research.

If this news has prompted you to reflect on the impact of lung cancer, please consider making a donation to support Lung Foundation Australia's Lung Cancer Research Program.

Together, we can help advance the discoveries that save lives.

Donate today: https://lungfoundation.com.au/donate/?utm_source=pope+leo&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=donate+now

13/10/2026

There’s still time to reach your fundraising goal and get ready to Shine a Light this November 🧡💜💚

Raise $100 on your personal fundraising page by 19 October 2026 and we’ll post you:

👕 Our brand-new 2026 Shine a Light T-shirts
🏮 Your Shine a Light lantern

Every donation along the way also helps support vital lung cancer research and services for Australians impacted by lung cancer.

Already registered? Now’s a great time to share your fundraising page to hit your fundraising goals.

Raise $100 by 19 October and wear your support proudly this November. ✨

🔗 Register and fundraise: https://fundraise.lungfoundation.com.au/shinealightonlungcancer

12/10/2026

During Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month in September, Karen turned a beautiful High Tea Fashion Parade into an incredible show of support for people impacted by pulmonary fibrosis 💙

Together with her community, Karen raised an outstanding $8,185 for Lung Foundation Australia!

These funds will help support vital pulmonary fibrosis research, emerging researchers, education, and trusted information, as well as peer support for people living with IPF.

A huge thank you to Karen and everyone who helped make this special event such a success.

What an incredible impact! 👏