About AIFA
Who we are
The Allergy and Immunology Foundation of Australasia (AIFA) is a charity founded by the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA).
What we do
AIFA aims to improve the health of people living with allergy and immune diseases by funding medical research and raising public awareness.
Support us
Donate or support us by participating in a fundraising event or raising awareness in your school or workplace. See other ways you can support AIFA.
AIFA Latest News
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Donate to AIFA research grants before 30 June 2019 to obtain your end of year tax deduction
11 June 2019: On behalf of the AIFA and ASCIA team, I am excited to advise that we received a total of 27 expressions of interest for AIFA research grants in 2019. These include a range of outstanding projects that have the potential to make real progress in the field of allergy and other immune system disorders. The AIFA grant selection expert panel (chaired by Dr Melanie Wong), will work over th... -
Catalyst allergy program
13 February 2019: If you missed watching the Catalyst allergy program on ABC TV last night (12 February 2019), you can watch it on ABC iview https://iview.abc.net.au/show/catalyst Several ASCIA members were involved in the program, including Prof Connie Katelaris, Prof Dianne Campbell, Dr Preeti Joshi, Carolina Valerio, Rebecca Sertori and Prof Janet Davies. The Catalyst allergy program highlights... -
AIFA announces $120K for 2019 research grants
13 November 2018: The next round of AIFA grant applications for allergy and immunology research will open in January 2019. Due to the generous support of individuals, families and organisations over the past few years, a total of $120,000 in AIFA grants will be awarded in 2019, comprising: $40,000 - Food Allergy research grant $30,000 - ASCIA 30th Anniversary research grant $25,000 - Primary Immun...
Featured Stories
Josephine and Lupus
Josepine has been living with Lupus since she was five years of age. Her diagnosis was confirmed when she was nine. Lupus is a disease that has no cure. It is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s own immune system attacks various healthy parts of the body.
Dorotea and FPIES
Lauren and food allergy
Every project endeavours to meet the challenge to improve the health of people living with allergy and immune diseases.
ASCIA acknowledges Piers Haskard for the use of his photography on this website.
