About AIFA

The Allergy and Immunology Foundation of Australasia (AIFA) is the only charity in Australia and New Zealand specifically funding allergy and immunology research. 

AIFA is committed to supporting emerging and early career researchers working on innovative projects that do not yet have major funding. Continued funding of research is vital for the prevention and treatment of allergy, immunodeficiency, and other immune disorders, and to ultimately find cures.
The first AIFA grants were awarded in 2015. By 2021 we had achieved our aim of giving over $500,000 in research grants. We are now looking forward to reaching the $1 million landmark.  AIFA seed funding has led to good projects receiving the recognition they deserve from larger funding agencies such as the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

Why is medical research important?

What we learn about the immune system now will help fight illness in the future. The high quality of medical care we enjoy today is built upon years of medical research.  By donating to AIFA you can help to advance medical knowledge, improve patient care and save lives. 

AIFA grant applications are reviewed each year by a voluntary grant selection panel, which comprises 8 experts with extensive and world leading clinical and research experience in allergy and clinical immunology, to ensure a rigorous selection process.  Panel members are selected to ensure that the grant selection panel includes a wide range of expertise.

Why do allergy and immune diseases matter?

Allergy and other immune diseases are amongst the fastest growing chronic and complex health conditions affecting children and adults in Australaia and New Zealand.  Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and primary immunodeficiency diseases and autoimmunity are potentially life threatening, causing significant impairment in day to day health and quality of life.  

Charity Status

AIFA is an initiative of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA), the peak professional body of clinical immunology/allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand. A registered charity, all donations are tax deductible.

Check status here: https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/e79f36de081f49213f96361b173c5d91

registered charity4 80871877

How can you help?

Every dollar counts.  To make a donation go to www.allergyimmunology.org.au/donate

Donations of $100 or more are listed on the AIFA website.