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National Allergy Council 
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The National Allergy Council is a partnership between the
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) and Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA).
We are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health to implement the National Allergy Strategy
and we aim to reduce the impact of allergies on the Australian community and health system.

Key projects we are working on right now

Shared Care for Allergy

Implementing our
roadmap

Progressing activities on our implementation roadmap, developed out of consultations with people affected by allergies, healthcare professionals and working groups.
Best practice guidelines

New eczema
videos

We have developed videos to help parents and caregivers manage eczema in babies. Videos include how to use moisturisers, bleach baths, wet dressings and steroid creams.
Food Service

New website and
training courses

We have refreshed and updated the Food Allergy Aware website. We have also updated our free All about Allergens online food allergen management training. 
Allergy250K

Allergy 250K
camps

We are planning our next Allergy 250K school-aged kids camp in Melbourne in March 2025. Follow @allergy250k on Facebook & Instagram for the latest camp highlights and announcements. 

Who we are

The National Allergy Council is a partnership between the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) and Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA).

Through our important projects we deliver a wide range of educational resources and training programs to help improve the lives of five million Australians living with allergy. 

We advocate for improving access to quality allergy care and improved management of allergies, particularly severe allergies across all sectors of the community.

More about NAC

Latest News

  • Webinar recording: Managing cow’s milk allergy in CEC

    Webinar recording: Managing cow’s milk allergy in CEC

    15 October 2024 The webinar recording about managing food allergies in children’s education and care services, with a special focus on cow’s milk allergy is now available on the Allergy Aware website. The webinar was hosted by the National Allergy...
  • Transition of Care Standard
    Transition of Care Standard
    15 October 2024 A new Transition of Care Standard is now available on the National Allergy Council website. The Standard has been developed to make it easier and more consistent to manage people with allergies as they move from paediatric (child) to...
  • The National Allergy Council and NACE meet in Canberra
    The National Allergy Council and NACE meet in Canberra
    26 August 2024 Dr Melanie Wong, Maria Said AM and Dr Sandra Vale, Directors and CEO of the National Allergy Council along with Professor Kirsten Perrett and Tenaya Jamieson from the National Allergy Centre of Excellence (NACE), met with Federal...
  • Allergy 250K Sunshine Coast Young Adult camp
    Allergy 250K Sunshine Coast Young Adult camp
    19 August 2024:  The National Allergy Council held another Allergy 250K Young Adult camp on the Sunshine Coast from 12-14 July. We managed 40 different food allergies plus other special dietaries over the weekend. Campers practised using adrenaline...

About the
National Allergy Strategy

The National Allergy Council continues to implement the National Allergy Strategy.

Implementing the National Allergy Strategy will help 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.

Our strategy