Food Allergy Awareness Events for Schools and Childcare

BOOK A FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS EVENT


Effective food allergy management starts with allergy education. By booking a food allergy awareness event, you’re taking real steps in meeting your duty of care, in the classroom and in the playground. Food allergies in kids can be frightening for classmates and teachers. Our sessions are specially designed to raise food allergy awareness in the classroom and get kids practicing safe prevention strategies. They’re also plenty of fun! By educating kids on the risks, your child care centre, kindy or school not only becomes a safer place, but it also becomes more inclusive for kids with food allergies.

CHILD CARE — WHAT WE COVER IN OUR FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS SESSIONS:

  • One in 10 infants have allergies, we discuss the kinds of food allergies or other allergies people may have
  • We talk about the most common allergens
  • We help kids become ‘Food Allergy Smart’ and to change their habits
  • We discuss symptoms of an allergic reaction
  • The importance of having an EpiPen/Anapen close by
  • We explain why we wash hands and do not share food at kindy and school
  • We talk about ways we can help our friends with allergies by including them and informing a teacher if they are sick
  • Every child receives a certificate for attending our food allergy session.
  • We read two stories and have craft for younger children available
  • Childcare services receive our Allergy Poster Pack

SCHOOL: PREP TO GRADE 3 or Grade 4 – 6 — FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS


Effective food allergy management starts with allergy education. By booking a food allergy awareness event, you’re taking real steps in meeting your duty of care, in the classroom and in the playground. Food allergies in kids can be frightening for classmates and teachers. Our sessions are specially designed to raise food allergy awareness in the classroom and get kids practicing safe prevention strategies. They’re also plenty of fun! By educating kids on the risks, your child care centre, kindy or school not only becomes a safer place, but it also becomes more inclusive for kids with food allergies.

WHAT WE COVER IN OUR SESSIONS:

  • One in 10 infants have allergies, we discuss the kinds of food allergies or environmental allergens
  • We help students to become ‘Food Allergy Smart’
  • We talk about the most common allergens
  • We discuss symptoms of an allergic reaction
  • The importance of having an EpiPen/Anapen close by
  • We explain why we wash hands and do not share food at school
  • We talk about ways we can help our friends with allergies by including them and informing a teacher if they are sick
  • We get students talking about food allergy prevention and management
  • Every student receives a certificate for attending our food allergy session
  • We read two stories and have classroom activities available
  • The school receives our Allergy Poster Pack to increase awareness at school

LIBRARY VISITS — ALLERGY AWARENESS


Library allergy talk

Come and join us for ‘Storytime’! Meet the author and the real Thai and Rabbie. A fun session of storytelling and craft for pre-schoolers. Our story time sessions raise food allergy awareness in a fun and friendly way. These allergy awareness events are ideal for playgroups and mother’s groups, and for any kid who loves to have fun!

Libraries can book an author visit. Why not request a food allergy awareness session at your local library? For bookings and availability:

ALLERGY MASTERCLASS


Allergy education for families

Allergy Masterclass

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with managing your child’s allergies? Does most of the allergy care rest on your shoulders? Do you find it hard to speak up in your school or kindy about how they handle allergy management? Are there members of your family or close friends that don’t understand or think you overreact? Do you feel alone?

Use your knowledge as power. Allergies can be challenging and we have all felt overwhelmed and alone at times. The great news is that allergies are manageable and we can show you how to use your knowledge to advocate confidently so your child has a safe environment at home, with friends or family and at childcare or school. Simone Albert food allergy counsellor and I completely understand how you are feeling and we want to share our knowledge with you. This is an opportunity for parents, children, grandparents, and friends to gain knowledge from others that have walked the path before you. Our 2022 masterclass schedule is currently being created. Please register your interest by sending us an email and dates and locations will be sent to you.

Food Allergy SMART Program
Join our Food Allergy SMART Program

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN 2024?


Would you like YOUR school or centre to be part of the Food Allergy Smart Program in 2024?

To arrange for My Food Allergy Friends to visit your school or centre please request more information and one of our team

will get in touch with you. Student allergy education is essential and this allergy awareness program is a must for every school.

FOOD ALLERGY SMART PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE CENTRES

Many of the centres we work with receive Exceeding National Quality Standards. National Quality Standard areas covered:

  • Quality Area 2 – Children’s Health and Safety
  • Quality Area 5 – Relationships with children are responsive, respectful and promote children’s sense of security and belonging.
  • Quality Area 6 – Collaborative partnerships with families and communities

Depending on restrictions next year I also have an online program.

Allergy Education Program Schools
Food allergy awareness events

FEBRUARY 2024

Sydney 12-16 – FULL

Brisbane – 22 – FULL

Melbourne 26 Feb – 1 March – FULL

March 2024

Sunshine Coast 7 & 21 FULL

Sydney 11-15 – Extra dates added FULL

Brisbane –  25 – 27 FULL

April 2024

Northern Rivers –  8 – 9 FULL

Sunshine Coast –  17 – 19 FULL

Gold Coast –  22 – 24 FULL

Brisbane – 29 – 30 FULL 

May 2024

Sydney 6 – 10 – FULL

Sydney 20 – 24  – FULL

July 2024

Brisbane – 10 – 12 new dates

Melbourne 22 – 26 – 1 left 

August 2024

Hervey Bay 7 – 9 – Full

Melbourne 26 – 30 – 3 left

Brisbane TBA

September 2024

Sydney 10 – 13 – Full

October 2024

TBA

New events are being added so please join our waitlist

FEBRUARY 2023

QLD 7-9- FULL

Sydney 13-17 – FULL

Brisbane – 22 – FULL

Melbourne 25 Feb – 6 March FULL

March 2023

Sunshine Coast –  15 FULL

Melbourne 27 –  31 FULL

Brisbane/Sunshine Coast/Gold Coast –  21 – 24 FULL

May 2023

Brisbane/Sunshine Coast/Gold Coast – 2-4 Full

Sydney 15 -19  FULL

June 2023

Sydney 29 May  – 2 June FULL

QLD 19 – 23 – Full

July 2023

Melbourne 17 – 21 – FULL 

August 2023

Hervey Bay 2- 4  1 left 

Melbourne 14 – 18 – FULL 

Brisbane 30 – 31 – 1 spot left 

September 2023

Sydney 4 – 9 – Full

October 2023

Sydney 16 – 19   Full

New events are being added so please join our waitlist

October 2023

Sydney 21 – 22 – full

Join me at the Free From & Allergy Show

Session time – 11.30am Saturday 21 October

Free From & Allergy Show - My Food Allergy Friends

 

 

 

Allergy Sessions 2022


FEBRUARY 2022

Gold Coast 7-9

Sydney 12-19 – 6 left!

Brisbane 23-25

Sunshine Coast 23-25

March 2022

Melbourne 7-11

Perth 21 -25

April 2022

New Zealand 11 – 15

May 2022

Brisbane/Sunshine Coast 3-4

Sydney 14-21

June 2022

Sydney 28 May  – 4

September 2022

Sydney 3 – 10 FULL

LAST YEAR

FEBRUARY 2021

Gold Coast 8

Brisbane 10 – 12

Sunshine Coast 9 – 16

Sydney 22 – 26 – Full

MARCH 2021

Perth 8 – 12 – Cancelled

Melbourne 22 – 26 – Full

MAY 2021

Allergy Awareness Month

Brisbane 1 – 6 –

Sydney – 17 – 21 – FULL

Sydney 31 May – 4 June– 4 spots left

JULY 2021

Melbourne 12 – 16 – 1 spot left

SEPTEMBER 2021

Sydney – 6 – 10

Events 2020


FEBRUARY 2020

Brisbane 1 – 14

Sunshine Coast 1 – 14

Melbourne 15 – 22 – Full

MARCH 2020

Sydney 6 – 14 – Full

Perth 21 – 27 – Full – waiting on dates to reschedule

MAY 2020

Sydney 16 – 23 – FullThese events are rescheduled for September due to COVID-19

Brisbane 25 – 29 – Allergy Awareness WeekThese events are cancelled due to COVID-19

JULY 2020

Melbourne 17 – 24 – Thai on Tour (special event) Full – These events are cancelled due to COVID-19

SEPTEMBER 2020

Sydney 11 – 18 – Thai on Tour (special event) – These events are cancelled due to COVID-19

OCTOBER 2020

Sunshine Coast – Brisbane – Gold Coast – 19 – 23 – Special events for book week

Thai on Tour

For one week only, Thai will be joining me for part of my allergy tour in Melbourne

Children will be able to meet the real Thai, our inspiration behind our educational allergy series.

Allergy Advocate Thai, has always wanted to help us raise awareness of food allergies. He is very excited about joining me again and helping to raise awareness. Last year in Sydney children responded so well to having a child make allergies easy to understand and he will talk about simple ways we can all support our friends.

ALLERGY MASTERCLASS


FEBRUARY 2020

Melbourne 16 – 10 – 12pm

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ALLERGY AWARENESS EVENTS 2019


FEBRUARY 2019

Brisbane 1 – 14

Sunshine Coast 1 – 14

Sydney 18 – 23 – Sorry, these events are fully booked!

MARCH 2019

Melbourne 16 – 23 – Thai on Tour –Sorry, these events are fully booked!

APRIL 2019

Perth    1 – 6  –Sorry, these events are fully booked!

FREE Family Fun Day – Woodville Reserve Pavilion 10 – 12pm

Event information

Family Allergy Event

MAY 2019

Sydney 11 – 17 Fully booked!

Sydney – Thai on Tour 20 – 25 Fully booked!

Sunshine Coast/Brisbane – 27 – 31 2 spaces left Allergy Week Events 2019 – 26 – 1 June

Brisbane 31 – I’m presenting in the Free PD Seminar Program at the National Education Summit Brisbane

JULY 2019

Allergy Masterclass Melbourne – Sunday 14 – 10 – 12 pm Fully booked

Melbourne 12 – 20 Food Allergy SMART Program schools and childcare Fully booked

Allergy Masterclass

AUGUST 2019

Allergy Masterclass QLD

Brisbane – Saturday 10 – 10 – 12pm

Sunshine Coast – Sunday 11 – 2 – 4pm

SEPTEMBER 2019

Sydney 16 – 20  Food Allergy SMART Program schools and childcare Fully booked

Allergy Masterclass Sydney – Sunday 15 – Fully booked

Want to stay in the know about our Allergy Masterclass? You can join our waitlist here.

Facebook Allergy Masterclass


allergy awareness for children

For one week only, Thai will be joining me for part of my Allergy Week tour in Sydney and Melbourne

Children will be able to meet the real Thai, our inspiration behind our educational allergy series.

Allergy Advocate Thai has always wanted to help us raise awareness of food allergies. He is very excited about joining me again and helping to raise awareness. Last year in Sydney children responded so well to having a child make allergies easy to understand and he will talk about simple ways we can all support our friends.

ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK 26 MAY – 1 JUNE

Allergy Awareness Week 2019

Food Allergy Week is an initiative of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia. The week helps to promote the awareness of food allergy amongst Australians. My Food Allergy Friends will be speaking in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast over Food Allergy Awareness Week 2019.

PAST ALLERGY AWARENESS EVENTS


LET’S TALK ANAPHYLAXIS CAMPAIGN


February 14 – May 28

Let's Talk Anaphylaxis

As part of this project we are releasing a new book covering an anaphylactic reaction, we are designing a new page on our website call Anaphylaxis, along with heaps of information and links. We also want to hear real life stories, from our Food Allergy Friends. Here’s where you can help. If you or your child would like to either share your anaphylaxis story or be part of our Let’s Talk Anaphylaxis videos, get filming and writing now.

To find out how you can share YOUR story, please contact us so we can send you more information.

FEBRUARY 14TH


Children's allergy book Thai's First Ambulance Ride - anaphylaxis explained

This book is a must for any parent as an educational resource to aid allergy education and explain anaphylaxis. Often we talk about the steps we take to stop us having an allergic reaction, but once accidental exposure has happened children also need reassurance of what happens next.

Media Enquiries

All media enquiries to contact author Jackie Nevard. Would you like to host a book launch in your community, business or school?

ALLERGY AWARENESS EVENTS 2018


Food Allergy SMART Program

FEBRUARY 2018

Brisbane 1 – 15

Sunshine Coast 1 – 15

Sydney 19 – 23

MARCH 2018

Melbourne 5 – 9

Adelaide 19 – 23

MAY 2018

Sydney 12 – 26 Sorry, these events are fully booked!

Thai on Tour 21 – 25 Sorry, these events are fully booked!

The real Thai advocates for allergy awareness

AUGUST 2018

New Zealand 18 – 25

OCTOBER 2018

Melbourne 15 – 19 Sorry, these events are fully booked!

NOVEMBER 2018

Sydney – 5 – 9 Sorry, these events are fully booked!

SYDNEY – OCTOBER

30 October – 3 November – Sorry, events are fully booked

Allergy Events for Children
Allergy Events for Children

By educating kids about food allergies and ways to be food allergy smart, your child care centre, kindy or school not only becomes a safer place, it becomes more inclusive for kids with food allergies. These sessions are aimed at children between the ages of 3 -5 or our school events prep – grade 3. Contact us now to make a booking.

Caring for Children with Food allergies - gold coast
Caring for Children with Food allergies - gold coast

Do you care for a child with a food allergy? We would love you to join us at this FREE event to be held at Nerang Library Thursday 4 May – 5.30pm – 6.30pm.
Join Jackie Nevard from My Food Allergy Friends for this information evening aimed at anyone who cares for children with food allergies. Parents, family, friends, childcare educators and teachers are all encouraged to attend. Receive practical tips for living with allergies and we will be raising awareness for EGIDs and EoE too! Sarah from ausEE will be a guest speaker,
Bookings can be made online through the library.

ALLERGY WEEK – 14 – 20 MAY 2017


Allergy Week 2017 0 awareness sessions

These sessions are aimed at children between the ages of 3 -5 or our school events prep – grade 3.

SORRY, EVENTS ARE FULLY BOOKED

2016


be food allergy smart oct 2016

Exciting news! Due to popular demand I have released new dates for our allergy sessions in Sydney. These sessions are aimed at children between

the ages of 3 -5 or our school events prep – grade 3.

SORRY, OCTOBER EVENTS ARE FULLY BOOKED

EVENT REVIEWS


Thank you so much for Friday. It was so great to see all the boys get so involved. Your presentation was
age appropriate, and I love how interactive it was.
Thanks again and look forward to having you back in the future!

Sydney Grammar – School Nurse – Tara 2024

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Thank you for such a wonderfully informative presentation, the children and teachers enjoyed the morning

Director – Nicola 2021

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I just wanted to say thank you for coming in last Monday and visiting us here at My Stepping Stones Haberfield. The Preschoolers LOVED having you (and Rabbie!) talk to us about the importance of not sharing food with their friends, washing hands before AND after mealtimes, and how important it is to tell a teacher or adult when a friend is having an allergic reaction and being aware of the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction. During dramatic play in the kitchen, we can hear the Preschoolers use “NO! DANGER FOOD!” when cooking or serving food to their peers. Thank you again for coming in and we will see you again soon!

– Preschool Room 2021

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Thank you for yesterday the children enjoyed it very much and I was told that information during the talk was very informative. – Michaela 2016

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We are so excited to have you back at Pooh Bear’s this year. Your session last year was so informative!

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Thank you Jackie, both you and Thai continue to inspire us to ensure safety for all children. We love your visits!!!

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The school-setting is naturally a fitting environment for students to learn. Having Jackie come to teach our students on how to become a school-wide, Food Allergy SMART community is one of the most valuable education sessions our school has received on this topic, and I highly recommend it for all schools. This is a true investment. The content Jackie delivers is relevant, and as she has her own hands-on experience in managing food allergy as a parent, she is able to help students to learn about this topic in practical ways, all the while empowering every individual with a desire to grow and maintain an inclusive mindset. The result is that students are in touch with the real essence of how communities can safely and successfully handle both the physical AND social impacts surrounding food allergy, creating a safer and more harmonious school-wide community. Thanks for all your hard work, Jackie!

– Vick Koe, Melbourne 2018

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It was fantastic, perfect for the age groups. The follow-up activities and certificate were great. 10/10!

Year 1 Teacher

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Loved it!! She was really entertaining and the kids listened really well. She pitched it at the age level of the kids too!

Year 2 Teacher

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Thank you so much Jackie, the educators and children really enjoyed it and the educators wanted to let you know as soon as the children opened their lunchboxes today they all discussed their own food and was it safe for allergies such as “yeah mines dairy free” or mines “egg free”. We will continue to discuss it all week and throughout the year. Hope to see you next year

Kristy – Sydney 2019

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Thanks so much again for the incursion you and Thai did at MSS Rose Bay. The children, parents, and educators have thoroughly enjoyed this!

We’ve been repeating the 5 ways of helping and we will continue to do so

Amy – Sydney 2019

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Thanks so much Jackie. The children had a wonderful time and absolutely loved it, as they always do!

Shelley – Sydney 2019

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Thank you Jackie, we really enjoyed the session. The children certainly learned a lot.

Colleen – Sydney 2019

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Thanks again Jackie, for another great visit!!! The posters will be very useful as well ?

Gemma – Brisbane 2023 – Treehouse Manly

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Thanks Jackie,

They are still chatting about the session this morning which is great!

Bronwen – Montessori Gold Coast 2022