Surveys for parents and staff working in schools and ECEC The National Allergy Strategy is developing minimum standards for the prevention and management of anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions) in schools and childcare. To help us to develop these standards, we would like parents/guardians who have a child with severe allergies enrolled in a school and/or childcare service...

23 June 2020: In this Webinar recording Dr Kathy Rainbird (Australian Digital Health Agency) and Dr William Smith (Clinical immunology/allergy specialist) explain how clinical immunology/allergy specialists can make the most of My Health Record in their clinical practice. The Webinar took place on 16 June 2020 as part of a National Allergy Strategy Project to encourage more...

15 June 2020:  The National Allergy Strategy welcomes the Walking the allergy tightrope report tabled today by Trent Zimmerman, chair of the committee which conducted a parliamentary inquiry into allergies and anaphylaxis. The National Allergy Strategy also acknowledges the support provided by the Hon Greg Hunt, Minister for Health in progressing the inquiry. Walking...

25 March 2020:  Healthdirect Australia have asked the National Allergy Strategy to share the COVID‑19 Symptom Checker they have developed for people that are unwell and think they may have COVID‑19.  As medical staff, testing clinics and the National Coronavirus Helpline are overwhelmed with enquiries, the symptom checker can help alleviate pressure.  The...