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Lung Disease

7.1 million

Australians report
suffering from a
chronic respiratory condition

One Australian dies every hour from

Lung
Cancer

$48 = 1hr

of research time

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North Beach, WA

Terase

I want to make sure my grand kids have a happy and healthy future.
Terase

In memory of Roland Bishop, Aspley

Roley

Roley, a dedicated former employee of The Prince Charles Hospital knew of the importance of research and, as a result of his own medical condition ensured that advances in diagnosis and treatments of future patients would continue after his passing.
Roley

Bridgeman Downs, Qld

Maria

Many thanks to The Common Good for their continuous help and support for Lung & Heart research.
Maria

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National Safe Work Month 2023

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National Safe Work Month 2023

It’s National Safe Work Month 2023. The theme for this year is ‘For everyone’s safety, work safely.’ Learn more here.

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What is Lung Disease?

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What is Lung Disease?

In this blog, we explain what lung disease is, discuss different types of lung disease and shed some light on common misconceptions.

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF): What is it?

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF): What is it?

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is “a disease that afflicts many people at random.” Learn more about it in this blog.

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Bill Van Nierop: Life After Transplant

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Bill Van Nierop: Life After Transplant

Bill Van Nierop is incredibly grateful for the life-saving transplant he received. In this blog, we share more about Bill’s life and challenges he’s experienced after transplant.

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Meet Bill Van Nierop: Our Incredible Supporter Kayaking the Murrumbidgee River

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Meet Bill Van Nierop: Our Incredible Supporter Kayaking the Murrumbidgee River

Meet Bill Van Nierop: Our Incredible champion about to embark on the Long Kayak for Lungs 2, kayaking down the Murrumbidgee River to raise funds for IPF research.

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About the Queensland Lung Transplant Service Research Centre

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About the Queensland Lung Transplant Service Research Centre

The Queensland Lung Transplant Service Research Centre is an internationally renowned research group. Learn more about the work it conducts here.

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70 year old double lung transplant recipient’s 1200km kayak for a cause

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70 year old double lung transplant recipient’s 1200km kayak for a cause

70 year old double lung transplant recipient Bill Van Nierop is about to embark on a remarkable physical and mental challenge, kayaking 1400km of the Murrumbidgee River to raise funds…

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Multiplex Senior WHSE Coordinator raises $19,000 for the Tradie Health Institute 

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Multiplex Senior WHSE Coordinator raises $19,000 for the Tradie Health Institute 

Multiplex Senior WHSE Coordinator raises $19,000 for The Common Good’s Tradie Health Institute, to fight silicosis and occupational lung disease.

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National Safe Work Month 2022

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National Safe Work Month 2022

National Safe Work Month 2022 is upon us. Click here as we highlight the risks of silicosis and the ground breaking treatment.

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