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...
Located 600km south of mainland Australia and surrounded by several oceans is the picturesque island of Tasmania. It’s here, in Launceston where Nic and her family call home. Two days a week, you’ll find Nic at work, where she passionately works with students, to help...
Federal Budget and Australians Living with Immunodeficiencies IDFA has been advocating to the government on behalf of our members for many years now. We are pleased with some of the initiatives in the recent federal budget around both healthcare and cost of living...
On Thursday February 29th, Carolyn Dews, IDFA CEO had the privilege of attending the Rare Voices Australia parliamentary event in Canberra. The theme, ‘Progress Beyond Policy,’ resonated deeply as we witnessed the launch of Australia’s inaugural...
In early December, we were delighted to host our Melbourne member meet, uniting numerous individuals for connection and learning. ‘Blossoming Together’ was our focus as it symbolises our community’s growth, resilience and vibrancy. Just as the...
