Kai’s Story

Kai’s Story

In February 2022, Sumali gave birth in Blacktown Hospital, NSW to her first child – Kai (meaning warrior). It was a relatively straight forward birth for the young couple who were so excited for the arrival of their little boy. Over the first few days, Sumali and...
Celebrating International Plasma Awareness Week!

Celebrating International Plasma Awareness Week!

International Plasma Awareness Week is an annual initiative aimed at raising global awareness about source plasma collection, recognising the invaluable contributions of donors, and enhancing understanding of plasma protein therapies and rare diseases. Every year, it...
Jack’s Story

Jack’s Story

At three months old, Jack was hospitalised in Orange with a respiratory infection and was back there aged just seven months with pneumonia. Genetic testing at nine months of age provided Jack and his family with an insight into his recurring illness, when he was...
QLD High Tea Member Reunion Wrap-up

QLD High Tea Member Reunion Wrap-up

It was fantastic to see some of our members at our QLD Member Reunion at the Rydges Hotel on the 19th of November. At the event, guests heard from two IDFA members about their experience living with an immunodeficiency, as well as IDFA Board and Medical Advisory Panel...

Gloria’s Story

Sean is Gloria’s firstborn – a special young man with the New Year’s Day birthday of 1st of the 1st in 2011 (born at 11.42am). Sean proudly tells everyone that his birthday has all the Ones! Sean was a beautiful baby, with a personable nature and a ready smile....