The Australian Respiratory Council (ARC) is a charity organisation supporting prevention, treatment and research into respiratory disease at a national and international level.

The ARC focuses its activity on the Asia Pacific Region and around marginalised communities within Australia. It is a self funding organisation and does not rely on the provision of government grants to pursue its mission.

To develop and support innovative and effective approaches to research and development, in lung health and to improve lung health in communities, with emphasis on disadvantaged groups.

• Continue to build expertise in respiratory health
• Foster innovation in respiratory health research
• Deliver and measure positive impacts to communities and research
• Enhance ARC’s role in the country as a unique non-government organisation in the area of lung health
• Advocate to improve respiratory health, particularly in relation to TB and smoking at state, national and international levels