Kelly’s Story

Kelly’s Story

Situated on the New South Wales South Coast, in Wollongong, is where you will find Kelly and her family of four. Kelly is the mother to two beautiful children, one of which has a diagnosis of an immunodeficiency. Kelly’s second child was born only 18 months after her...
Carol’s Story

Carol’s Story

At age 69, Carol was diagnosed with Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). An immune system disorder that causes you to have low levels of the proteins that help fight infections. When reflecting on her life, it became clear to Carol that this must be a lifelong...
Western Australia Member Meet-up

Western Australia Member Meet-up

In June, we made our way to sunny WA, where we gathered with our IDFA members on the shores of Matilda Bay for our Western Australia Member Meet. This idyllic location, coupled with several expert guests in attendance, provided members with a chance to reconnect and...
Tasmania Member Meet-Up

Tasmania Member Meet-Up

In early June, just as winter arrived, we journeyed to the picturesque location of Launceston to host our eagerly anticipated Tasmania Meet-Up. The setting couldn’t have been more perfect, with the charming city of Launceston providing a beautiful backdrop for...
Raife’s Story

Raife’s Story

Raife is their unexpected little blessing. Due to knowing that they had a 1 in 4 chance of having another baby with SCID, they had decided years ago not to have another child and had come to peace with that decision. However, nature had other plans, and they...