ASCIA is a member society of the World Allergy Organisation (WAO) and the Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (APAAACI). ASCIA is also affiliated with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as a specialty society.
Purpose
The purpose of ASCIA is to advance the science and practice of allergy and clinical immunology, by promoting education and the highest standard of ethical medical practice, to improve the health and quality of life of people with immune system disorders. These include allergic diseases, immunodeficiencies and other immune diseases.
ASCIA works towards achieving its purpose by undertaking a wide range of initiatives that are prioritised to provide benefits to ASCIA members, other health professionals, patients, carers and the community. ASCIA's priorities for 2022-2023 are listed on the ASCIA website
How ASCIA can help
ASCIA provides accessible, consistent and evidence-based online resources, education and training on allergy and other immune diseases.
Information / help lines
- Web: www.allergy.org.au
- Email: info@allergy.org,au
Programs, apps and tools
- Anaphylaxis fast facts
- Insect and tick allergy fast facts
- Drug allergy fast facts
- Food allergy fast facts
- Anaphylaxis e-training first aid (community)
- Anaphylaxis e-training (schools and early childhood education/care)