International Plasma Awareness Week is an annual initiative aimed at raising global awareness about source plasma collection, recognising the invaluable contributions of donors, and enhancing understanding of plasma protein therapies and rare diseases. Every year, it...
It was fantastic to see some of our members at our QLD Member Reunion at the Rydges Hotel on the 19th of November. At the event, guests heard from two IDFA members about their experience living with an immunodeficiency, as well as IDFA Board and Medical Advisory Panel...
Carolyn Dews, IDFA CEO, Takes on Ride500 Challenge To celebrate the once in a lifetime UCI 2022 Road World Championships taking place in Wollongong, Cancer Council NSW is bringing together Wollongong Bosses through their Ride500 campaign to go head-to-head in a...
Young Adult Members Conference: 23 July 2022 Itinerary Saturday 23 July, 9am to 3pm 9am-9:05am: Welcome. Acknowledgement of Country. 9.05am-9:15am: Introductions. Presenter: Carolyn Dews, IDFA CEO. 9.15am-9:45am: 3 x Young Adult Members share their health journey...
2022 World PI Week (22-29th April) What is World PI Week? World PI Week offers an opportunity to inform and educate health policy-makers, schools and families, and the general public about primary immunodeficiencies (PI) to drive the earliest possible diagnosis and...
2022 Rare Disease Day What is Rare Disease Day? Rare Disease Day is the globally-coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease. Since its...