Health & Wellness
Food Allergy Week
Food Allergy Week was created by Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia to raise awareness of food allergy in Australia.
Australia has one of the highest rates of food allergies in the world, with almost 2 million Australians living with a food allergy. We also have one of the highest rates of hospital anaphylaxis admissions in the world. There has been a 51% increase in anaphylaxis presentations to emergency departments in a 5-year period, growing to more than 11,500 per year.
During Food Allergy Week 2026, Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia calls on all Australians to unite to help increase awareness and share information on what we can all do to improve safety for people who live with food allergies. Awareness and education help reduce the risk of allergic reactions, and effectively treat potentially life-threatening emergencies when they happen.
In 2026 the theme for Food Allergy Week is focused on anaphylaxis and knowing what to do in an emergency – and our message is:
Recognise the signs, be ready to react
At Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia, we want people to know how to react in an emergency and that includes knowing about adrenaline devices.
Adrenaline Hub
This free online resource is packed with evidence-based information to help you understand adrenaline, including:
- What adrenaline is
- The different brands and doses of adrenaline in Australia
- How to use an adrenaline device
- Where to buy and store adrenaline devices
Whether you’re at risk of anaphylaxis or supporting someone who is, our resources can help you recognise the signs and react in an emergency.
