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About Clinical Immunology and Allergy

Immune System Disorders - Fast Facts

The human body's immune system is a complex network of cells and proteins located throughout the body, that defend against infection.  Immune system disorders include allergic diseases, immunodeficiencies and autoimmune diseases. More...  

Clinical Immunology/Allergy Specialists

Clinical immunology/allergy specialists diagnose, treat and manage patients with allergy and other immune diseases. They work in a range of settings, including hospitals, private practice, diagnostic immunology laboratories, research centres and universities.  More...

Referral of Patients to a Specialist

Referral to a clinical immunology/allergy specialist should be considered for investigations, ongoing management and education of patients with complex allergic disease or immunodeficiencies. More...  

How to Locate a Specialist

A list of medical specialists providing allergy and clinical immunology services in Australia and New Zealand is available on the ASCIA website More...

A Career in Clinical Immunology and Allergy

Postgraduate advanced training in clinical immunology and allergy provides specialist skills that will enable an adult or paediatric physician to provide care for patients with a range of immune system disorders. More...

Content updated June 2023