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We communicate regularly with our members via newsletters. The latest issues are posted below.
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Latest IDFA Updates
New Group Chat for Young Adult Members
We’re excited to announce that we’ll soon be launching a new Group Chat via Zoom especially for our young adult members (aged 15-30 years)! This will be a weekly event, with the...
8-year old Tyson Gavan Aims to Raise $5,000 for IDFA
This month, 8-year-old Tyson Gavan is aiming to raise $5,000 for the IDFA by calling on people to sponsor him to cut off his hair this Giving Tuesday (30th November, 2021)....
In Memory of Geoffrey McAlary
IDFA would like to send their condolences to the family and friends of Geoffrey McAlary and thank them for their donations that have been made in memory of Geoffrey. Geoffrey...
Podcasts
Live and Learn
25 Nov 2024
‘Ep.13: Immune Deficiencies Foundation Australia’
Too Peas in a Podcast
13 March 2024
‘Louise talks about her little bumblebee Isabelle’
Media Releases
Australians Urged to Step Up for Invisible Illness During World PI Week
To mark World Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) Week (April 22–29), IDFA launched Stride for Primary Immunodeficiency—a national walking campaign encouraging Australians to take steps in solidarity with those living with this often invisible condition.
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Young Warrior Austin Sparks Awareness for Rare Disease Day
More than two million Australians live with a rare disease, and on February 28, 2025, the Immune Deficiencies Foundation Australia (IDFA) is calling on communities to come together, spread awareness, and have the conversation about rare diseases like immunodeficiencies.
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Local Not-For-Profit Hosts ‘Plasma Party’
In recognition of International Plasma Awareness Week, Immune Deficiencies Foundation Australia (IDFA) is joining forces with Lifeblood Australia to host a ‘Plasma Party’ at the Wollongong donor centre on Tuesday, 1 October.
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Upcoming Events
Important Dates
Rare Disease Day - Last day of February
Held on the last day of February each year Rare Disease Day is an international campaign aimed at raising awareness of rare diseases amongst the general public and decision makers about the impact of rare disease on patients’ lives.
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World PI Week - 22-29 April
Observed every year from April 22 to April 29 World PI Week is a global initiative that aims to increase awareness and improve the early diagnosis and treatment of primary immunodeficiencies (PI).
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International Plasma Awareness Week - First week of October
Held annually, International Plasma Awareness Week raises global awareness about source plasma collection, recognises the valued contributions of donors, and increases understanding about plasma protein therapies and rare diseases.