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Young People & Asthma

School & social life

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This clip shows four young people sharing their experience of living with asthma and discussing its effects on their schooling and social life. Missing school for long periods of time, or missing the first few minutes of a class because of the additional time it takes to walk between lessons, can make it difficult for these students. This clip is one of a series that shows Indigenous and non-Indigenous young people speaking about living with asthma, and it demonstrates the important role of teachers and friends in understanding their situation.

These Speaking from Experience clips offer first-hand accounts from 6 young people who are living with asthma. They discuss the impact that it has had on their lives and the ways they manage this chronic condition. It was produced in partnership with The Asthma Foundation and Aboriginal Medical Service of Western Sydney

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