We have gratitude for the Tsindos family and Brighton Grammar School for fundraising for Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia whilst honouring James Tsindos' legacy. May 27th is Jam for James Day, a celebration built around James' love for music. It is a living tribute where music, memory, and community come together to raise awareness of food allergy and anaphylaxis. During Food Allergy Week our Health Strategy and Advocacy Manager, Maria Said AM, will be speaking at Brighton Grammar Schools morning assembly. This will be followed by an open-air concert where students will be called to perform and share music together. 🎹🎶 To support the Tsindos family and Brighton Grammar School in their efforts for Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia, please donate to help continue and improve easy access to trusted information and care: https://loom.ly/VLmpvBI #JamforJames #FoodAllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyWeek
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia
Non-profit Organizations
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Your trusted charity for allergy support
About us
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (“A&AA”) is a registered charity and Australia’s only national support organisation, dedicated to helping individuals and carers alike in managing allergy and anaphylaxis. We strive to raise awareness of allergic conditions including life threatening allergies in the community by providing evidence based information, resources and services to support children and adults living with allergic disease. Allergic disease is a chronic condition that includes allergic rhinitis (hayfever), atopic dermatitis, allergic asthma, food and insect allergies and other potentially life-threatening conditions. We help Australians manage the everyday, improving quality of life, health and wellbeing. As food allergy is a community issue, A&AA's outreach and education is broad. The circle of care embraces and engages individuals at risk of anaphylaxis and those who care for them. We also work closely with related areas in state and commonwealth government departments, food industry, health and teaching professionals, as well as the Australian community at large. The organisation has a small workforce and receives invaluable support from a core group of dedicated volunteers. A&AA is governed by constitution and a Board. We utilise the expertise of a Medical Advisory Board as required. We are a part of an international alliance of like-minded organisations and work closely with peak medical bodies including the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA). The National Allergy Strategy (“NAS”) is a partnership between ASCIA and A&AA, of which our CEO is the co-chair.
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https://allergyfacts.org.au/
External link for Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia
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- Castle Hill , New South Wales
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- 1993
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1A/ 9 Packard Avenue
Castle Hill , New South Wales 2154, AU
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Join us for a special FREE #FoodAllergyWeek webinar, First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis. Our allergy educator Kathryn Rigopoulos will present on anaphylaxis first aid in a community setting, including the importance of correct positioning and an update on the adrenaline devices currently available (and coming soon!) in Australia. She’ll also introduce the updated 2026 ASCIA Action Plan. This will be followed by a live Q&A session taking general questions 🙋♀️ Register here: https://loom.ly/HRwwb9E #FAW2026 #Anaphylaxis #Allergy #FirstAid #Webinar
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You're invited! Join us for a special #FoodAllergyWeek webinar, After Anaphylaxis. Counselling & clinical psychologist Katrina Streatfeild joins us to explore the impact of anaphylaxis and when to seek help. This will be followed by a live Q&A session taking general questions. Register here: https://loom.ly/nvmxCEQ #FAW2026 #Anaphylaxis #Anxiety #Foodallergy #webinar
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With Food Allergy Week 2026 just around the corner, we're calling on all Australians to raise awareness about anaphylaxis and the steps we can take to improve safety and quality of life for those of us living with food allergy. Australia has one of the highest rates of food allergy in the world — nearly 2 million people are affected 🤯 Even more confronting? We also have one of the highest rates of hospital anaphylaxis admissions globally. For many families, this means constant vigilance, anxiety and weighing up risks every single day. But you can make a difference. By hosting a fundraiser - at your workplace, school, or with friends and family - you'll help fund vital support, education and advocacy so people living with food allergy can feel safer, more confident and less alone. 💗 Every fundraiser counts 💗 Every conversation raises awareness 💗 Every dollar helps change lives 👉 Start your Food Allergy Week fundraiser today: https://loom.ly/ld0uia4 #FAW2026 #FoodAllergyWeek #Anaphylaxis #AllergyAwareness
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As we approach Food Allergy Week we share the below post from Brighton Grammar School and honour James Tsindos’ legacy. James and his beautiful family were let down by many. As we remember James, his love of life and the gift of music he shared so brilliantly, we encourage people to raise awareness of food allergy next week and every week. We all have a role to play to help improve food allergy knowledge and care in our communities. 🎹🎶 To support the Tsindos family and Brighton Grammar School in their efforts for Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia, please donate to help continue and improve easy access to trusted information and care: https://lnkd.in/gM7YZQHq #JamforJames #FoodAllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyWeek
In the lead-up to Food Allergy Awareness Week, the School will remember James Tsindos (OB 2021) to celebrate his life, legacy and love of music. A special assembly and lunchtime jam session in the Tower Forecourt will be held in James’ honour on Wednesday 27 May, with a keynote address from Maria Said AM, Health Strategy and Advocacy Manager at Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia, who will speak about food allergy awareness and advocacy. All Secondary School students can wear black and white casual clothes on this day for a gold coin donation. James’ family, friends and peers will return to BGS for Jam for James day which has a casual clothes colour theme of black and white, symbolising James’ love of piano and music. To support James’ legacy and this important cause, please consider making a donation to support Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia: https://lnkd.in/g_77mcHH #BePartofit #BrightonGrammar #JamforJames #FoodAllergyAwareness #Community #Service #MelioraSequamur #LetsPursueBetter #UnderstandingBoys #PositiveMasculinity #OldBrightonGrammarians
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In the spirit of National Volunteer Week starting today, we wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our incredible volunteers 🙏 Thank you for dedicating your time and energy to raising allergy awareness, distributing our resources and supporting our advocacy, education and fundraising endeavours. We couldn't do this without you! 👏 #NVW2026 #allergy #youryeartovolunteer
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Food Allergy Week is almost here! This #FoodAllergyWeek, we’re raising awareness about anaphylaxis and making sure all Australians can 🚨Recognise the signs. Be ready to react 🚨 Australia has one of the highest rates of food allergies in the world, with almost 2 million Australians living with a food allergy. Would you help raise awareness with your school, preschool or early childcare centre? We have a bunch of resources designed just for you, from posters to school newsletter banners and a complete social media toolkit. Visit our Food Allergy Week information hub for more on how you can get involved: https://loom.ly/csyU6bI #FAW2026 #Allergy #Anaphylaxis #RecognisetheSignsBeReadytoReact #Allergyfacts
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Our CEO, Sarah Emery, and two of our amazing allergy educators , Kylie Hollinshead and Renee Mitrani, recently attended The Annual Women’s and Children’s Health Update in Sydney, sharing the latest in allergy information and care with 2000+ GPs and health professionals. It was another wonderful opportunity to share our allergy resources and advocate for our community 🙌🏥 #HealthEd #Allergy #Anaphylaxis
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International Nurses Day highlights the important work our incredible nurses do day in, day out 🏥 Today we'd like to acknowledge our amazing Allergy Nurses. Thank you for caring, reassuring, testing, challenging and educating. Thank you for your work in allergy clinics. And thank you for your endless support. #IND2026 #OurNursesOurFuture #AllergyNurses #Allergy
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We're looking for families who are willing to share their lived experience of severe eczema at a special media event in Canberra on June 23. Travel and some other costs will be covered. To be eligible to attend, families must have a child under 12 years old diagnosed with severe eczema (atopic dermatitis). If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us and we will provide more details. https://loom.ly/cHQZLOg
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