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National Allergy Council

We advocate for improving access to quality allergy care.

Our projects deliver a wide range of evidence-based public health initiatives, educational resources and training programs to improve the lives of 8 million Australians living with allergy.

03/09/2025

This week we are presenting and exhibiting at the 35th Annual ASCIA conference in Brisbane.

Today, we had the opportunity to update ASCIA conference delegates about National Allergy Council program outcomes. Dr Michael O’Sullivan, ASCIA president, presented a summary of the Deloitte Costly Reactions: The economic and social cost of allergic disease in Australia report. We also shared important updates about our shared care, food allergy prevention, schools and children’s education and care, and antibiotic allergy programs. Our program co-leads representing Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy and Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia joined the Q&A panel discussion.

Learn more about this conference ➡️ https://ascia2025.com/

01/09/2025

The National Allergy Council met with MPs at Parliament House last week to raise awareness about allergic disease in Australia. The new Costly Reactions: The economic and social cost of allergic disease in Australia report found that an estimated 8.2 million Australians now live with allergic disease, leading to mounting costs and unprecedented demand for allergy services. Ongoing investment in the National Allergy Council and National Allergy Centre of Excellence programs is essential to reduce the burden of allergic disease for millions of Australians.

View the photo gallery on our website ➡️ https://loom.ly/GNp92ZQ

Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia, Rebecca White, Murdoch Children's Research Institute - MCRI

27/08/2025

“It’s an area of health that hasn’t, in the past, had the attention it deserved. I’m pleased that more recently a lot of great work is being done to help diagnose, treat and care for people who suffer from allergic reactions. And this is supported by fantastic research.” – Assistant Minister for Health Rebecca White MP said at today’s allergy showcase at Parliament House.

To raise awareness about allergic disease in Australia, we launched the Costly Reactions: The economic and social cost of allergic disease in Australia report, alongside researchers, clinicians and families.

Learn more on our website ➡️ https://loom.ly/BBsLVP8

📸 L-R Dr Michael O'Sullivan Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy President, Bek Gillespie ACT mother of Abigail who lives with egg allergy, Maria Said AM Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia CEO, Assistant Minister White, Dr Sandra Vale National Allergy Council CEO, Prof Kirsten Perrett Murdoch Children's Research Institute - MCRI National Allergy Centre of Excellence Director, Harry Norton ACT – ANU student who has lived with multiple allergies his whole life and Lisa Gamble NACE Consumer Advisory Group Co-chair.

Deloitte

26/08/2025

More than 8 million Australians are estimated to live with allergic disease, costing $18.9 billion in financial losses each year, a new Deloitte Access Economics report found. This report was developed for the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) and the National Allergy Council.

National allergy bodies - National Allergy Council and National Allergy Centre of Excellence - will present the findings and showcase the work of the National Allergy Council and National Allergy Centre of Excellence, at Parliament House today.

Read more on our website ➡️ https://loom.ly/BBsLVP8

25/08/2025

Need recipe ideas to introduce the common allergy causing foods into your 7 to 9 month old baby’s diet? 🍽️😋

Download our FREE Nip allergies in the Bub recipe booklet today ➡️ https://loom.ly/S2oduxw

The National Allergy Council receives funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to provide these evidence-based, best practice resources.

20/08/2025

The latest Shared Care for Allergy Bulletin is out now! Read about all the latest progress that has been made to help improve access to allergy care ➡️ https://loom.ly/5gN0cp0

Want to receive Shared Care for Allergy Bulletins directly to your inbox?
Subscribe now ➡️ https://loom.ly/RSWZfUU

18/08/2025

The National Allergy Council, in partnership with the National Nutrition Foundation and Healthy Eating Advisory Service, were delighted to launch a new suite of free, evidence-based online training modules and resources to help cooks and chefs working in children’s education and care to provide meals for children with allergies and special dietary requirements.

The media launch last week was a huge success! We were thrilled to welcome public health leaders, early childhood experts and industry partners, all united by a shared goal: providing safe, nutritious and inclusive food in children’s education and care services.

🔗 Explore the new online course and free resources: https://loom.ly/C0GVDQc

These resources are a companion to the National Allergy Council’s All about Allergens online food allergen management training for children’s education and care.

🔗 Complete our free short course now: https://loom.ly/ZMK3IAo

12/08/2025

Do you know the difference between wheat allergy and coeliac disease? 🤔

People with a 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆:
🚑 can have a 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲-𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
🚫 must avoid all foods containing any wheat ingredient (not just gluten).

People with 𝗰𝗼𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲:
👉 can have long term health problems but it won’t cause a life-threatening allergic reaction.
🚫 must avoid all foods containing gluten.

The National Allergy Council, in partnership with Coeliac Australia, have developed a new video explaining the difference between wheat allergy and coeliac disease. Watch this NEW video on our website ➡️ https://loom.ly/4kTWyfk

The National Allergy Council receives funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to provide these evidence-based, best practice resources.

04/08/2025

Do you know what an eosinophil-associated disease is? 🤔

We’re helping ausEE Inc. raise awareness and understanding of eosinophilic diseases this National Eosinophilic Week! Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell involved in certain immune responses. Learn more on the EOS Aware website ➡️ https://eosaware.com

138 landmarks, buildings and bridges across Australia and New Zealand will light up pink and purple (the colours representing eosinophils) in their campaign: https://www.eosaware.com/LightUpLandmarks

Take the on Friday, 8 August to help raise vital funds for eosinophilic disease research: https://eosaware.com/Top8Challenge

30/07/2025

Need recipe ideas to introduce the common allergy causing foods into your 6 month old baby’s diet? 🍽️😋

Download our FREE Nip allergies in the Bub recipe booklet today ➡️ https://loom.ly/S2oduxw

The National Allergy Council receives funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to provide these evidence-based, best practice resources.

25/07/2025

It’s the second day of the APNA - Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association Festival of Nursing conference in Brisbane! The National Allergy Council is here with Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy and Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia. We are having many engaging conversations with primary health care nurses who play an important role in caring for people with allergies. Visit our stand to learn more about our evidence-based best practice resources.

We ran an interactive education session yesterday on Navigating Allergies: A primary health care 101 guide. We used case-based learning to update participants about allergic conditions, recognition and treatment of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), and management of food allergy.

22/07/2025

Do you know the difference between cow’s milk allergy and lactose intolerance? 🤔

People with 𝗰𝗼𝘄’𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆:
🚑 can have a 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲-𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to the protein in cow’s milk.
🚫 must avoid all dairy products such as milk, butter, yoghurt, ice cream and cheese including lactose free and A2 dairy foods.

People with 𝗹𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲:
🤢 feel sick when they have dairy foods with lactose because they can’t digest the lactose but it won’t cause a life-threatening allergic reaction.
👉 need lactose free products that have had the lactose sugar taken out.

To learn more watch this NEW video on our website ➡️ https://loom.ly/xhdSrK8

The National Allergy Council receives funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to provide these evidence-based, best practice resources.

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