The Australian Lung Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Australian COPD Patient Taskforce.

Chaired by COPD patient Bryan Clift (SA), this group comprises up to three COPD patients from each of the states and territories. Its objective is to work together to raise awareness of COPD at a local level through contact with local media and local politicians. Caroline Scowcroft (ACT) has been a long-time carer and acts as Deputy Chair of the Taskforce.  This is an inspirational group of energetic and passionate people which has big plans for the future.

Anyone interested in being kept informed about the group's work or would like to get involved at a state level, should email Heather Allan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

  Taskforce Terms of Reference Oct 2009  34.21 Kb

Patient Taskforce Speaker Kit

One of the roles of the Patient Taskforce delegates is to assist with raising awareness about COPD in the general community.  On occasion, delegates are invited to speak about the symptoms, prevalence and treatment of COPD along with coping tips and lifestyle strategies.  The COPD Patient Taskforce Speaker Kit has been developed so that the delegates can use this resource in a social setting to educate members of the general public and answer any questions raised after  the slide show is viewed.

Should you wish to organise a COPD Speaker at your community event, please contact Karen Wright on 07 3251 3637 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Please feel free to view our COPD Patient Taskforce Speaker Kit Slide Show.

 COPD Patient Taskforce Speaker Kit Slide Show 6.05 Mb

(Large file warning: you may wish to download - right click on the link and file Save As - and play from your hard disk.) 

Should you wish to obtain a copy of the Speaker Kit Slide Show including the voice over for a community presentation, Karen Wright on 07 3251 3637 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Content Updated 21 January 2011