Asthma Connect

Asthma Connect: Personalised Asthma Self-Management Support
Asthma Connect is a free mobile application to support Australians living with asthma. Developed by the University of Newcastle and implemented by Asthma Australia, the app is part of the broader Asthma Connect program—a digital health initiative that combines expert asthma education, videocalls, and tailored tools to help you better manage your asthma, all in one convenient place.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have lived with asthma for years, Asthma Connect offers expert guidance, easy-to-use tools, and personalised education to support your asthma journey and improve your health and wellbeing.
Key Features:
My Asthma Connect
Stay connected with an Asthma Educator from Asthma Australia through messages, goal tracking and video calls. Receive personalised messages, reminders, and progress updates to stay on top of your asthma management plan.
Managing My Asthma
Access a suite of powerful in-app tools designed to support your day-to-day asthma self-management:
My Asthma Action Plan: A digital version of your personal plan, developed with your healthcare provider.
My Medicines and Devices: Education and step-by-step instructions and videos tailored to your prescribed asthma medicines and devices.
My Treatable Traits (other conditions and behaviours affecting your asthma): Personalised information on managing your Treatable Traits.
My Reminders: Custom alerts for medications, appointments, and much more.
My Asthma Diary: Track symptoms, triggers, medications, and other key events.
Take the Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ-5): Monitor your asthma control over time.
My Progress: Visualise your asthma control over time with a diary and graphs.
My Notes: Keep track of anything from your day, including the events of an emergency.
About Asthma
Learn from trusted experts with a library of learning materials covering:
Asthma basics and symptoms
Common and uncommon triggers
Management strategies
Other health conditions and behaviours affecting your asthma (Treatable Traits)
Treatment and medication education
Live Weather & Air Quality Updates
Stay informed with real-time environmental data, including air quality and weather alerts in your area, to help you avoid potential asthma triggers.
Emergency Support at Your Fingertips
Be prepared with a dedicated emergency section including:
Call Triple Zero (000)
Your red (emergency) Asthma Action Plan section
Emergency notes
Quick links to Asthma First Aid from Asthma Australia
Customisable Profile & Preferences
Manage your settings and personalise your app experience.
Why Choose Asthma Connect?
Asthma Connect brings together expert advice, digital tools, and personalised support to help you feel more in control of your asthma. With access to Asthma Australia Asthma Educators and scientifically backed education, it’s your comprehensive asthma companion wherever you go.
This app is ideal for:
Adults living with asthma in Australia
People wanting to improve their asthma control and quality of life
About the Asthma Connect Program
Asthma Connect is a national initiative from the University of Newcastle and Asthma Australia. It aims to provide free, accessible, evidence-based asthma care through digital technology and health professional support.
The mobile app works in conjunction with other program components, including:
Video calls with trained Asthma Educators
SMS-based educational messaging, personalised to your needs
Web platform access for desktop-based management
Take control of your asthma today with Asthma Connect.
Download now and start your journey towards better breathing.