upporting individuals in the treatment and self management of respiratory conditions to improve breathing, confidence and quality of life.
Our Respiratory Nurses work closely with you to understand your condition, improve symptom management and develop practical strategies that support better breathing and overall wellbeing.
Living with a respiratory condition can make everyday activities more challenging. Our Respiratory Nurses work closely with you to understand your condition, improve symptom management and help you develop practical strategies that support better breathing and overall wellbeing.
Whether you’ve already been diagnosed with a respiratory illness or are experiencing breathing difficulties without a clear cause, we provide personalised care focused on helping you live as comfortably and independently as possible.
Improve understanding of respiratory conditions.
Review breathing concerns and respiratory health.
Refer to additional services where appropriate.
Provide ongoing care and practical strategies.
Assess breathing difficulties and help identify symptoms affecting your respiratory health.
Measure how well your lungs are working to support diagnosis and ongoing management.
Learn how to correctly use inhalers, puffers, spacers, nebulisers and other respiratory equipment.
Understand your respiratory condition and develop strategies to manage symptoms more effectively.
Receive guidance with smoking cessation, managing breathlessness and improving day to day wellbeing.
Work alongside your GP and access referrals to additional health services where appropriate.
Conditions we commonly support
Speak with your GP about your respiratory concerns and request a referral.
Ask your GP to submit a referral to Country & Outback Health for Respiratory Care.
Once your referral has been received, our team will contact you to arrange your initial one hour appointment.
Our team member conducts an initial assessment.
Continue working with your Respiratory Nurse based on your individual needs and goals.
Respiratory Care is available through a referral from your GP.
Appointments are provided free of charge through Country SA PHN (CSAPHN) for eligible communities.
Our team is here to guide you through the referral process and answer any questions.
Yes. Government funded appointments require a referral from your GP before you can access this service.
Respiratory Care appointments are provided free of charge through funding and support from Country SA PHN (CSAPHN) for eligible communities.
Your Respiratory Nurse will complete a full respiratory assessment, review your symptoms and provide practical support and education tailored to your condition and needs.
Yes. Our Respiratory Nurses work alongside your GP and healthcare team to ensure coordinated, consistent care.
Eligible NDIS participants may be able to access Respiratory Care through approved Allied Health funding. Contact our team to discuss your situation.
Our Respiratory Nurses are here to help you better understand your condition, improve symptom management and support healthier breathing.
