IDFA members who are newly diagnosed or facing significant challenges in managing their immunodeficiency can access 12 weeks of one-on-one support when they need it most—ensuring they never feel alone.
Through our Circle of Support peer mentoring program, individuals work alongside their mentor to develop a personal action plan, build confidence, and strengthen self-management skills to navigate life with an immunodeficiency.
Our peer mentors receive training in mental health support and counselling, along with specialised education through IDFA’s Self-Management for Immunodeficiencies program.
Why participate in Circle of Support?
Connect one-to one with someone who has lived experience of life with immunodeficiency.
Empower yourself to work towards personal goals for wellbeing, treatment and lifestyle.
Improve your quality of life through free, personalised, and holistic peer mentoring.
Sign Up for Circle of Support
“Hearing my Peer Mentor’s path … helped me not feel so frustrated and lost. It gave me hope. It was good to see that things can get better.”
– CoS Participant
Become a Mentor
“Offering my support was so much more rewarding that I expected it to be … I felt quite proud I was able to help [my mentee] with her self-advocacy.”
– CoS Mentor