About the service

Respiratory Services is a free program that educates and supports respiratory clients to effectively manage their condition and improve their lifestyle. The program aims to prevent or reduce exacerbation and hospitalisations through effective condition management. The program enables clients to achieve and maintain a maximum level of independence and functioning at home, and in the community.

Program eligibility

Respiratory services are available to people (18 years or over) who live in the Black Swan Health catchment and have a confirmed respiratory condition, such as:

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
• Bronchiectasis (not cystic fibrosis)
• Interstitial lung disease
• Asthma

Meet our Pulmonary Physiotherapist

Our pulmonary physiotherapist Glynnis Steed will:

• Carry out a thorough initial assessment.
• Design a tailored exercise program, including a 20-minute walk – as well as endurance and strength training to improve exercise tolerance, reduce breathlessness and improve quality of life.
• Monitor improvements in exercise tolerance,  breathlessness, muscle strength and quality of life.

Glynnis has more than 30 years experience working as a physiotherapist in Western Australia.

She commenced her physiotherapy career in the hospital system before venturing into private practice. Glynnis then moved into community-based work with Community Physiotherapy Services, a role which involved implementing and supervising cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, and maintenance programs for eligible clients.

Find out more about Glynnis here

Where are appointments available? 

Appointments are offered in Osborne Park and Midland.

Referral process

GP and specialist referrals only.

For General Practitioners

Please note that the pulmonary physiotherapist can only see clients:

• If their referral is accompanied by a referral form for individual allied health services under Medicare for patients with a chronic medical condition and complex care needs.
• For the number of occasions specified with the psychologist.

Eligible clients do not pay a gap fee.

Referral forms can be downloaded here:

Useful Links

WA Department of Health – Respiratory Health Resources
Lung Foundation Australia
Northern Easy Breather Support Group Flyer

The Healthy Lifestyle Program is provided by Black Swan Health in partnership with the State Government through the Department of Health WA.