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Allergy New Zealand
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Description
Allergies affect 30-40% of the population in New Zealand. The most common are caused by airborne allergens such as pollen and house dust mites. However food allergy has become a common condition in childhood, affecting one in ten (10%) children under age 5 years.
Allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe and life-threatening (known as anaphylaxis).
Allergies and related conditions such as eczema can have a major impact on health and quality of life for the individual as well as their families. Diagnosis is not always straightforward, and management can be time consuming and costly.
Allergy New Zealand is a national charity that was established to help people living with allergies, including children and their families, with reliable information, education and support. We work with allergy specialists and researchers in New Zealand and internationally so we can provide up-to-date, evidence-based information and education. Our national network of volunteers can help with support at local levels and through social media.
We have a wide range of resources available through our website including FAQs, guidelines for schools and early childhood services, and links to free on-line training. Dust-mite covers, books and our magazine, Allergy Today, are also available through the shop-online.
How do I access this service?
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Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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There is usually someone in the office from 9.30 to 4.30 Monday to Friday and we will return messages left on our answerphone as soon as possible. It is recommended phoning ahead if you wish to come to the office, to make sure someone is available.
Please note that most information is available on the website or can be given over the phone so you may not need to come into the office.
Service Types
Family / whanau
- Parenting education
Information and advice for parents concerned their child may have or has been diagnosed with allergies including food allergy. Information also on eczema.
Information and advice for individuals and families,…
Mother and child
- Breast feeding
- Immunisation
Information and advice for parents concerned their baby or child may have or has been diagnosed with allergies including food allergy. Information also on eczema.
Information and advice for individuals…
Older adult
Information and advice for individuals and families, on the care and management of allergies and eczema.
Youth
Information and support for young people diagnosed with allergies including food allergy, and/or eczema.
Information and advice for individuals and families, and the school sector on the care and support…
Screening and prevention
- Immunisation
Information about immunisations for those with allergy to egg.
Advocacy
Allergy New Zealand works with a range of health bodies and regulatory authorities to ensure people living with allergies have access to the services they need. This includes:
- raising awareness…
Charges
Information and support, including on our website, through social media and by phone, are freely available. Additional resources are available through our shop online, with discounts for those who have paid a membership fee. Gold membership ($60p.a.) includes an annual subscription to our magazine, Allergy Today.
Languages Spoken
English
Website
Region
Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Central Auckland, Central Lakes, East Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Hutt, Lakes, MidCentral, Nelson Marlborough, North Auckland, Northland, Dunedin - South Otago, South Auckland, South Canterbury, Southland, Tairawhiti, Taranaki, Waikato, Wairarapa, Waitaki, Wellington, West Auckland, West Coast, Whanganui
Contact Details
97 Grafton Road, Grafton
Central Auckland
Phone
(09) 623 3912 or 0800 34 0800
Fax
(09) 623 0091
Email
Website
97 Grafton Rd
Grafton
Auckland 1010
Note: Access through rear of building
Street Address
97 Grafton Rd
Grafton
Auckland 1010
Note: Access through rear of building
Postal Address
Allergy New Zealand
PO Box 56117
Dominion Road
Auckland 1446
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This page was last updated at 12:14PM on November 7, 2017. This information is reviewed and edited by Allergy New Zealand.