Travel

Translated chef cards

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia chef cards are available in 21 languages to help you eat out when travelling overseas.

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Food labelling by country

If you have a food allergy and are planning to travel outside of Australia, find out about food labelling in the country you wish to visit. New Zealand United Kingdom EU Labelling United States of America For further information…

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Checklist for travel insurance

Travel insurance is important when travelling overseas, especially when you have an allergy.

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Cruising with food allergy

A guide and useful tips for people with food allergy who are planning a cruise holiday.

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Dehydrated food for food allergies

Planning on a family trip or need a quick and easy-to-carry meal when out and about? Food dehydration may offer a convenient and easy solution.

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Food for a long flight with allergies

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia recomends that people with food allergies take their own food on a plane. Here are some ideas to help you plan ahead.

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Air travel with food allergy

A guide witih useful tips for travelling and flying with food allergy.

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Airline policy comparison for food allergies

This document provides a comparison of airline policies for people travelling with food allergies.

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Translated resources for travel with allergies

Resources for travelling to non-English speaking countries including anaphylaxis plans, chef cards and more.

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Travelling with food allergies

Travelling with food allergies involved research and planning – here are useful guides and resources to help you.

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Mobile first aid kits

Mobile first aid kits are used in workplaces where staff undertake their work away from an office building. This might include workers such as beekeepers, park rangers, miners, farmers, surveyors and school staff and students when on excursions…

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Legal questions - waivers and indemnity forms for food allergy

Although this FAQ has been prepared with the benefit of legal advice, this information is provided for general information purposes only. Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia is not liable for any loss that may result from your reliance on this…

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Food allergy

Updated September 2024 On this page What is food allergy Triggers Food Allergens Signs & Symptoms Treatment Allergy or Intolerance Diagnosis and testing Emergency treatment Living with food...

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Preparing for our first trip to Hawaii and mainland US using dehydrated food

One of our subscribers has shared what they learnt from a recent trip to Hawaii and the US. They used dehydrated food as a convenient way to have a quick, cheap meal that was guaranteed to be free from their allergens. Dehydrated food provided…

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To risk it for a biscuit - from diagnosis to living independently overseas

A story by Jessica Sinclair about managing food allergy from diagnosis to her daughter now living independently overseas  “Ding…. Dong….” The doorbell chimed loudly, jolting me upright as I sat slouched on the couch…

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Returning home during COVID-19 lockdown

Madi, a subscriber from Victoria, is a traveller with food allergy. She shares her story of returning to Australia during COVID-19 lockdown. Almost two months earlier than initially planned, on April 22nd, I embarked on QANTAS’…

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Cooking class in Italy despite food allergies

Sophia, a teen from Victoria, shares her story about building her cooking skills.   Cooking is a passion of mine and I believe it is an important skill that everyone should have, especially people with food allergies. Learning to…

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A Positive COVID-19 Story

Aussies with food allergy return to Australia needing to manage multiple food allergies through two weeks of quarantine Two weeks ago my husband, myself and four young sons were faced with a difficult decision due to COVID-19. After four…

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Cruising with an allergy to all nuts, egg and dairy

We just got back from a 10 days Christmas cruise with Royal Caribbean. I can honestly say the staff on RCC, Ovation of the Seas went above and beyond when catering for our son. It was like having his own personal Chef (all his meals were…

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Travel to Disneyland LA with multiple food allergies

Our family travelled to Disneyland in California and Las Vegas with multiple food allergies, and I wanted to share our wonderful experience.

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Anaphylaxis on a plane - lessons I learned the hard way

Two days ago, I went into anaphylactic shock on an airplane after having accidentally ingested cashew nut. Please share these lessons that I learned about anaphylaxis.

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