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.
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.
Every project endeavours to meet the challenge to improve the health of people living with allergy and immune diseases.
Founding Donors
