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National Allergy Strategy

The National Allergy Strategy aims to address public health issues relating to the rapid and continuing rise of allergy in Australia and improve the health and quality of life of people with allergic diseases, their families and carers, and the community.

The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) and Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA), as the leading medical and patient support organisations for allergy in Australia, have partnered to develop the first National Allergy Strategy for Australia, in collaboration with key stakeholder organisations.

Vision and mission

To improve the health and quality of life of Australians with allergic diseases, and minimise the burden of allergic diseases on individuals, their carers, healthcare services and the community.

How the National Allergy Strategy can help

The goals of the National Allergy Strategy include:

  • develop standards of care to improve the health and quality of life of people with allergic diseases
  • ensure timely access to appropriate healthcare management for people with allergic diseases
  • improve access to best-practice, evidence-based and consistent information, education and training on allergic diseases for health professionals, people with allergic diseases, consumers, carers and the community
  • promote patient-focused research to prevent the development of allergic diseases and improve the health and quality of life of people with allergic diseases
  • recognition of allergic diseases as a prioritised chronic disease and National Health Priority Area.

Information / help lines

  • Email: nas@allergy.org.au

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Last reviewed: July 2022

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Eczema - Young Adults

Listen Eczema TOP TIPS FOR MANAGING ECZEMA Moisturise your skin twice a day every day even when there is no eczema and your skin looks/feels great

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Studying at university with a food allergy - Young Adults

Listen Studying at university with a food allergy Top Tips For University Make a friend in each of your classes, and tell them about your allergy and where to find your EpiPens®or Anapens®in case of an emergency

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Eating out with a food allergy [250K — An allergy awareness project ]

Always tell wait staff about your allergy when ordering food.

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At Home - Food Allergy Education

Educate those around you - Educate family, friends, babysitters etc Know the allergens, how to avoid the allergens and how to treat a reaction (including how to use an adrenaline autoinjector). Consider purchasing an EpiPen trainer to allow you and family/friends to regularly practice

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Top Tips for Managing Eczema » Nip Allergies in the Bub

Top Tips for Managing Eczema In people with eczema the skin barrier does not work as well and moisture is easily lost from the skin causing it to be dry and itchy

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Basics - Food Allergy Education

A food allergy occurs when a person’s immune systems reacts to a food protein that is harmless for most people. When eaten, the immune system releases large amounts of chemicals that trigger symptoms that can affect a person’s breathing, heart, skin and gut. Some food allergies can be severe, causing potentially life threatening allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis.

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Signs and symptoms - Young Adults

Listen Signs and symptoms Top Tips For Recognising an Allergic Reaction Your ASCIA Action Plan lists the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis

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Signs and symptoms [250K — An allergy awareness project ]

Be prepared. Always keep your EpiPen and ASCIA Action Plan with you.

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Hospital - Food Allergy Education

Hospital - don’t assume that hospital food is safe! You need to inform hospital staff about your food allergy and ask questions just as you would at a restaurant or café.

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Eczema [250K — An allergy awareness project ]

List of ingredients often change, so be sure to read the label every time you buy packaged food. Check and respect the 'may contain' statements too.

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