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1 in 3 Australians will face a lung disease. The impact extends far beyond the physical.
People living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are 10 times more likely to face panic disorders. 50% of lung cancer patients grapple with distress, anxiety and/or depression.
Patients across all lung diseases tell us they feel isolated, afraid, and reluctant to open up to loved ones for fear of burdening them.
But our peer support networks are a lifeline. Here anyone impacted by a lung disease can find understanding, camaraderie and practical assistance.
Along with improved mental wellbeing peer support members report:
Improvement in social participation
Increased confidence to manage their condition
Greater involvement in their health care choices.
''Lung
Foundation
Australia's peer support network
gave me my
life back''
-Lynne Briscoe, peer support member and leader living with COPD and lung cancer.
Our peer support network today

Online
18 condition-specific or carer-based support groups available nationwide.

Face-to-face
42 groups with more than 600 members throughout Australia.

One-to-one
300 patients with the same lung condition connected via our telephone-based support.