Australia's leading air quality and health information service

Founded by Australian scientists, AirHealth brings together Melbourne Pollen and AirRater to help Australians understand and manage the air they breathe.

Who we are

AirHealth is Australia's leading air quality and health information service, founded by Australian scientists at the forefront of pollen, air quality and health research. We bring together the teams behind Melbourne Pollen and AirRater to create a unified, holistic service for individuals, government and industry.

Using comprehensive live data streams and cutting-edge science and technology, we offer user-friendly, interactive smartphone apps and a growing range of information services for industry and government.

The AirHealth team

Backed by science

In partnership with leading air quality scientists, research institutions and government agencies, AirHealth provides Australians with timely and accurate information about changes in air quality that can affect their health, built on rigorous pollen counting and monitoring research.

AirHealth researcher examining pollen samples

What we monitor

Our monitoring network and research partners track pollen and air quality in fine detail, from electron microscopy of pollen grains to city-wide forecasting.

Scanning electron microscopy of pollen

Pollen identification

Scanning electron microscopy and expert counting identify pollen types down to species level.

Melbourne grass pollen forecast on a phone

Daily forecasts

Grass, tree and weed pollen counts and forecasts for major Australian cities, updated daily.

Person affected by hayfever among flowering plants

Health impact research

Working with clinicians and researchers to understand how pollen and air quality affect asthma, hay fever and allergy.

Our apps

Free smartphone apps put live pollen counts, forecasts and personalised air quality alerts in your pocket.

AirHealth family of apps: Sydney, Perth, Canberra and Melbourne Pollen, and AirRater

AirRater

Personalised, real-time alerts for pollen, smoke and air quality, tailored to your own symptoms and location.

City Pollen Forecasts

Dedicated pollen count and forecast apps for Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Canberra.