Food Allergy Week was created by Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia to raise awareness of food allergy in Australia.
Awareness and education help reduce the risk of allergic reactions, and effectively treat potentially life-threatening emergencies when they happen.
Held in the last week of May each year, Food Allergy Week is dedicated to promoting community understanding of food allergy.
Australia has one of the highest rates of food allergies in the world, with more than 1.5 million Australians living with a food allergy. We also have one of the highest rates of hospital anaphylaxis admissions in the world. There has been a 51% increase in anaphylaxis presentations to emergency departments in a 5-year period, growing to more than 11,500 per year.
During Food Allergy Week, Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia calls on all Australians to unite to help increase awareness and share information on what we can all do to improve safety for people who live with food allergies.
The theme for Food Allergy Week 2024 was: When eating out, Always Ask, Always Tell
Stay tuned for news about Food Allergy Week 2025.
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Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia receives thousands of requests for information and support every year. We are dedicated to helping people with allergic disease to live their best life – but we need your support to make it happen. Find out how you can get involved today and help create a brighter future for people with allergies.