Vale ASCIA Members
It is with great sadness that we have farewelled the following ASCIA members in 2024, who both made significant contributions to ASCIA:
- Vale Dr Rob Loblay MBBS PhD FRACP - passed away October 2024. Read more here
- Vale A/Prof Dan Czarny MBBS FRACP FRCP - passed away May 2024. Read more here
On behalf of ASCIA, condolences have been sent to family, friends and colleagues on the loss of these ASCIA members, who will be missed, but fondly remembered.
ASCIA Quicklinks Update
ASCIA Quicklinks were developed in March 2024 to improve access and reduce the need for printing of ASCIA website information, by using QR codes in an A4 format which can be printed or accessed online. The positive response to ASCIA Quicklinks has exceeded expectations.
ASCIA Quicklinks are now widely used by ASCIA members and other health professionals:
- ASCIA Quicklinks have been promoted at 11 medical conferences held throughout Australia in 2024, attended by more than 13,000 health professionals.
- ASCIA Quicklinks were also promoted and included in presentations at the ASCIA 2024 Conference, with very positive feedback from ASCIA members who routinely use this resource.
Recent ASCIA Submissions and PBS Listings
ASCIA submitted a detailed response on 7 October 2024 to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) call for feedback on the development of the clinical immunology and allergy advanced training curriculum. Read more here
The following recent PBS listings and updates were supported by ASCIA submissions:
ANCA Associated Vasculitis - New PBS Listed Treatment - October 2024
Biologics in Severe Asthma - Change in PBS Criteria - October 2024
Shingrix Vaccine to Prevent Shingles - September 2024 Update
Consultations Currently Open for Feedback
Draft National Nursing Workforce Strategy - Closing 20 October 2024
This draft Strategy has been released for consultation and feedback from people and organisations with an interest in the nursing workforce. A notification of this consultation has also been sent directly to ASCIA Associate nurse members.
Critical Results Management Consultation - Closing 23 October 2024
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is leading a public consultation on critical results management of pathology and diagnostic tests and imaging investigations, on behalf of the Australian Digital Health Agency.
AIFA Research Grants 2024
Congratulations to the recipients of Allergy and Immunology Foundation of Australasia (AIFA) grants in 2024, who are listed on the AIFA website
Since 2015, AIFA has awarded over $790,000 in grants to support 46 allergy and immunology research projects.
AIFA is now seeking donations and sponsorship to support more research projects in 2025. Donate to AIFA and make a difference - all donations go directly to fund AIFA research grants. Donate here
Recent ASCIA Immunodeficiency and Autoimmunity Updates
New ASCIA Clinical Care Standard – Inborn Errors of Immunity
New ASCIA Sjögren’s Disease FAQ for patients and carers
New Activity Based Funding for subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIg) therapy
New treatment for severe lupus listed on PBS 1 July 2024
New Australian hereditary angioedema (HAE) publication
Recent ASCIA Anaphylaxis and Allergy Updates
Updated ASCIA Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) for Food Allergy FAQ for patients and carers
New ASCIA Anaphylaxis Refresher Training video
New ASCIA Management Summary for Allergic Conditions
Updated ASCIA Anaphylaxis Checklist for Young Adults
Updated How to position a person having anaphylaxis
For other updates read more here
ASCIA 2024 Conference Report Updates
ASCIA 2024 Conference Sessions can be viewed on-demand by registered delegates on the conference platform for the next six months, to enable continued professional development (CPD). Read more here
Congratulations to the ASCIA 2024 Conference poster and clinical grand rounds award winners, who are listed here
Congratulations and thank you to the ASCIA 2024 Conference Basten Orator, Professor Mike Gold – a video of this oration can be viewed open access online here
Other Recent ASCIA Website Updates
Save the Dates - ASCIA 2025 Conference - Brisbane, 2-5 September 2025
Health professional education and training initiatives selected for funding in 2024
Current ASCIA Council members
ASCIA AGM 2024 Minutes
Regularly Updated ASCIA Webpages
The following ASCIA webpages are regularly updated:
Referrals
ASCIA Reports
Locate a Specialist
ASCIA Submissions
Allergy/Immunology Positions
Allergy and Immunology Research
Conference, Meetings and Events Calendar
ASCIA gratefully acknowledges the generous support of all sponsors listed on the ASCIA website www.allergy.org.au/about-ascia/sponsors
