Celebrating Language, Sharing Knowledge

At the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation, we’re committed to making sure every individual has access to clear, accurate respiratory health information.

That’s why many of our patient resources are available in different languages – te reo Māori, Samoan, Tongan, Simplified Chinese, and English.

With each of these languages soon to be celebrated with their own dedicated week, it offers a timely reminder of why health resources must speak to everyone.

Language weeks are more than cultural celebrations – they are reminders that language is central to identity, wellbeing, and equity.

Our translated resources are free and easy to access online, and designed to support better understanding for patients, whānau.

If you're working with someone more comfortable in their first language, or you're part of one of these vibrant language communities yourself, now is the perfect time to explore and share what’s available.

Let’s ensure that everyone has the tools to breathe better and live well.

Visit our website asthmafoundation.org.nz/resources to access the full range of multilingual resources.

Key Language Weeks:

Vaiso o le Gagana Samoa / Samoan Language Week 1 — 7 June 2025

Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga / Tongan Language Week17 — 23 August 2025

新西兰中文周 / New Zealand Chinese Language Week 31 August — 6 September 2025

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori / Māori Language Week 14 — 20 September 2025

Anti-Inflammatory Reliever Therapy (AIR) Asthma Action Plan

This self-management action plan for adolescents and adults with asthma (aged 12 years and over) is to be completed by healthcare practitioners, together with their patients.

Available in English, te reo Māori, Samoan, Tongan, and Simplified Chinese.

3 Stage Asthma Action Plan

This self-management action plan for adolescents and adults with asthma (aged 12 years and over) is to be completed by healthcare practitioners, together with their patients.

Available in English, te reo Māori, Samoan, Tongan, and Simplified Chinese.

4 Stage Asthma Action Plan

This self-management action plan for adolescents and adults with asthma (aged 12 years and over) is to be completed by healthcare practitioners, together with their patients.

Available in English, te reo Māori, Samoan, Tongan, and Simplified Chinese.

Child Asthma Action Plan

This asthma action plan is for healthcare practitioners to complete alongside parents/caregivers and their child.

Available in English, te reo Māori, Samoan, and Tongan.

Child Asthma Symptom Diary

This resource is a symptom diary for healthcare practitioners to give to parents/caregivers of children with asthma, and is used in conjunction with the Child Asthma Action Plan.

Available in English, te reo Māori, Samoan, and Tongan.

COPD Action Plan

This self-management plan for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is to be completed by healthcare practitioners, together with their patients. These personalised action plans improve quality of life for patients and focus on recognising and treating deteriorating symptoms.

Available in English, te reo Māori, Samoan, Tongan, and Simplified Chinese.