Member Benefits

Biennial National Asthma and Respiratory Educators Symposium
Held in each “odd” year ( next due in August 2007)
Professional Development (PD)
Annual PD calendar. The program incorporates current areas of interest/training in the field.
Annual Travel Grant (to TSANZ meeting) – application forms available from The Members Area
Annual Research Grant – application forms available from The Members Area
Training Opportunities
The training program will be further developed to respond to educator needs across the field of respiratory disease, but currently includes the following:
- Basic Training Course in Asthma Education
- Practice Nurse Workshop in Asthma management/education
- Asthma Update for health professionals working in the field
- Charles Sturt University offers post graduate external courses in Respiratory Education/Science (grad cert/grad diploma/masters)
Standards of Practice as developed to date
A guide to best practice in Asthma Education
Credentialing Program as developed to date
National Credentialing Program for Asthma Educators commenced 2006
Newsletter
National Quarterly Newsletter focussed on issues related to asthma/respiratory education
Networking
Is promoted through meetings, professional development days, local networks and the website (which includes mailing list distribution service; website chat forums, networking directory & links to other relevant organisations).