Bris Kids Nutrition

25/03/2026

Tips from the Easter Bunny 🐰 🐣

Easter isn't easy for kids with food allergies, particularly those allergic to milk and nuts.

But they don't need to miss out on all the fun - all it takes is a bit of careful planning and a few safer swaps.

We've compiled a webpage dedicated to navigating Easter with food allergies - leave this somewhere the Easter bunny will find it!

🐰 Hop to it: https://loom.ly/n8gMH3g

13/11/2025

MCRI's A/Prof Rachel Peters & A/Prof Jennifer Koplin co-authored a piece in The Conversation, unpacking a US study and discussing how food allergy research in Australia continues to evolve.

25/08/2025

‼️Allergy families

FOOD RECALL
Milk Alert – 21 August 2025
Product description: Plant based yoghurt pouch – Dairy free written on label
Product names:
• Cocobella Banana Coconut Yoghurt Pouch 110g
• Cocobella Mango Coconut Yoghurt Pouch 110g
• Cocobella Strawberry Coconut Yoghurt Pouch 110g
Reason for recall: The presence of undeclared milk
For more information go to: https://loom.ly/ihvK7LE

25/08/2025

Congrats to all involved, this is very exciting and great news for the early childhood sector and its little people 👏 🍏 🍊 😊

28/05/2025

Food allergy week is here, so let’s support Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia in raising awareness for the 1.5 million Australians with food allergy.
Many of them are avoiding travel because of fear of an allergic reaction. To make sure people with allergies don't miss important milestones, trips and holidays, Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia have launched the Food Allergy Travel Hub. Learn more through Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia's website

Food Allergy Week was created by Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia to raise awareness of food allergy in Australia.

28/05/2025

Let’s support in raising awareness for ! Over 1.5 million Aussies have a food allergy, and many of them are avoiding travel because of fear of an allergic reaction. Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia have launched the Food Allergy travel hub which is packed with heaps of tips to help you travel safely. Go to www.allergyfacts.org.au/food-allergy-week to find out more

23/04/2025

Simple and approved recipes to help take the guesswork and stress out of feeding allergens for the first time 👏🥜 🍳 🐟 🥛 🌾

28/03/2025

Coeliac expo on this weekend in Brisbane!

If you are in Brisbane this weekend don't forget to attend Coeliac Australia's Gluten Free Expo at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

There is a line up of speakers each day.

Talks start off at 9.30am on Saturday and 10.30am on Sunday.

Hear from
🟢 Gastroenterologists
🟢 Coeliac Disease researchers
🟢 Cooking experts
🟢 and Penny Dellsperger and myself will also be presenting.

Your ticket is free with membership to Coeliac Australia.

You can also purchase tickets online from this link.

📲 https://www.glutenfreeexpo.com.au/

More speaker information is on this link as well.

See you there.

30/06/2024

🏀⚽️🏐🏒FairPlay vouchers are open to everyone today - get $200 per child off club sport - you can submit applications at link below

Parents, carers or guardians can apply for a voucher valued up to $150 for their child, which can be used towards membership, registration or participation fees with registered activity providers.

14/06/2024

EOE stands for Eosinophilic oesophagitis, which occurs when white blood cells, called eosinophils, build up in the lining of the oesophagus. This is due to allergic reactions to food or the environment and is common in individuals with allergies like hay fever and asthma.

So how might it present in your child and what should you keep an eye out for?
1. Slow eating
2. Food impaction/obstruction
3. Choking or gagging
4. Regurgitation
5. Abdominal pain
Talk to your doctor if you are concerned about EOE in your child to get help in managing this condition.

02/06/2024

Confused about oats in a gluten-free diet? You're not alone! Let's break down the existing evidence and recent changes to Australian recommendations:
-🍞Unlike wheat, rye, and barley, oats contain a gluten-protein called avenin, which is less likely to trigger harmful immune responses in those with coeliac disease
-📋Research suggests that most individuals with coeliac disease can safely tolerate pure oats without adverse symptoms or intestinal damage
-🤮Adverse effects may still occur in a small percentage of individuals (5-10%), making it important to consult your medical specialist and dietitian when re-introducing oats into your diet
-🍚Only oats specially produced to be free of wheat, rye, and barley contamination are suitable for those with coeliac disease. Yet no standardised labelling of uncontaminated oats exists, so be cautious when selecting oat products!

💪Oats provide a range of nutritional benefits that may outweigh the potential risk of including them in a gluten-free diet. Remember, individual medical advice is key when considering oats in your gluten-free journey so don’t forget to consult with your medical specialist and dietitian if you want to bring oats back into your life!

References:
https://coeliac.org.au/article/oats-and-the-gluten-free-diet/
https://dietitiansaustralia.org.au/health-advice/gluten-free-diets

26/05/2024

It's !
🥜🍳🫗Over 1.5million Australians have a food allergy and the risk of an allergic reaction increases significantly when eating away from home.

I meet many families who feel anxious about eating out due to their/their child's food allergy, especially in the early days post diagnosis.

Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia are hosting two free online panel discussions (Monday and Tuesday) with useful resources and strategies to help reduce the risk of an allergic reaction when eating out. See link below to find out more and register, spots are limited.

https://allergyfacts.org.au/faw-events