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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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... -
AusPollen PreSeason Questionnaire
2 October 2018: Local AusPollen Apps provide daily levels of pollen in the air, which can help if you have hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or if your asthma is made worse by allergens in the air. The Apps are available at www.pollenforecast.com.au To help the AusPollen team evaluate usefulness of the Apps and how they can improve this service, please complete a short questionnaire before and after t... -
AIFA 2018 research grant announcement
7 September 2018: The Allergy and Immunology Foundation of Australasia (AIFA) is pleased to announce that the 2018 AIFA research grants has been awarded to Dr Md. Ashik Ullah of the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Brisbane. AIFA received a total of 21 expressions of interest for the 2018 grants round, spanning food allergy, antibiotic allergy, allergic asthma, common variable immune d...
Featured Stories
Dorotea and FPIES
Dorotea was diagnosed with Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) at 4 months of age. Dorotea's first admission to hospital was after a severe reaction to soy formula. As is often the case, it was misdiagnosed as a viral gastroenteritis.
Lauren and food allergy
Lauren is a healthy 7 years old who loves her brother Ben. At the age of 3 Lauren started feeling unwell and vomited after eating walnut bread. For her mum Terri, a nut allergy didn't even cross her mind. Only 6 months later, after eating cake with walnuts, Lauren again reacted.
Michael and allergy
With severe allergies to peanut, pecan, cashew, walnut, pine nut, pistachio and sesame, Michael, now in his 30's has been dealing with food allergies and anaphylaxis his whole life. But, Christmas brings additional challenges for people with severe food allergies.
