Our newsroom is where we intend to keep you up to date with special events, programs and any changes the foundation may undergo.

We also hope to highlight particular special projects the Foundation supports.

Recent press releases and press clippings about the Ilhan Food Allergy Foundation are provided below for your information.

For all media enquiries, please contact us.

The 2008 Rainbow Ball is expected to enhance its already enviable reputation as being the most anticipated charity events on the Melbourne social and fund raising calendar.
Click here to read the latest media release (PDF 41 KB)

In 2007 Ann Peacock from the Sunday Herald Sun named the Rainbow Ball as one of the two best charity events of the year! Click here to see the 2007 Rainbow Ball. This year's event will be held at the Crown Palladium on Saturday November 15 beginning at 7pm. The theme of this years event is "Escape Beyond The Rainbow" because there will be on offer some truly amazing travel experiences to try and win or purchase.

Guests will have a 1 in 200 chance to win the Ultimate Travel Experience as well as holidays to Las Vegas staying at the iconic Bellagio Hotel as well as a relaxing trip for two to the Maldives.

Marcia Hines headlines the main entertainment for the 2008 Rainbow Ball.

Like last year the finest luxury motor vehicles will also be on offer for auction. A wonderful meal designed by Philippe Mouchel from the brasserie by Philippe Mouchel will be on offer for all guests and entertainment will be provided by Marcia Hines and a yet to be announced suprise performer that will also delight guests.

Tables of ten to the Rainbow Ball can be purchase for $5000 or $500 per head. Sponsorship packages are also available which maybe tax deductible*.

Special Auction and Raffle Items

The Ultimate Travel Experience

SPONSORED BY:
 

Amazing holiday worth $350,000		Sailing between The Greek Islands		8 nights aboard your own luxury 113 foot yacht.

Live like a multi-millionaire for 8 nights aboard your own luxury mega yacht, sailing between The Greek Islands with all expenses paid. The 2008 Rainbow Ball is pleased to offer guests an exclusive chance to win a holiday of their dreams worth $350,000.
Just 200 tickets each worth $2,500 will be sold in this exclusive raffle to win a holiday normally reserved for royalty or the European mega-rich.

The holiday includes:

• 8 nights for 8 adults sailing the Greek Islands
• Two nights accommodation at the Royal Olympic Hotel in Athens (one night before and after sailing). Breakfast included at hotel.
• Sailing on a 113 foot yacht - Athens to Mykonos, Mykonos to Patmos, Patmos to Kos, Kos to Thodes, Rhodes to Astitalaiam, Astitalaia to Santorini, Santorini to Milos, Milos to Serifos, Serifos to Hydra, Hydra to Athens. SUBJECT TO WEATHER AND OTHER SPECIAL CONDITIONS.
  All meals inclded on the yacht.
• Return Business class airfares from Melbourne, Sydney or Perth.
• All transfers are included - home to airport in Australia, (from Melbourne, Sydney or Perth) airport to home on return to Australia, airport to Royal Olympic Hotel in Athens, Royal Olympic to port in Athens and on return port to Royal Olympic and Royal Olympic to Athens airport on return.
• Validity dates - PLEASE NOTE: 2nd to 12th September 2009 only

To Purchase Call: 1800 983 696
Vic Raffle Permit No: 1140/08

Roll the Dice in Las Vegas

SPONSORED BY:

The entertainment capital of the world.		The most famous hotel on 'The Strip'.		Stay in Las Vegas in style...

Two lucky people can fly to Las Vegas and stay for a week at the most famous hotel on 'The Strip' - the iconic Bellagio Hotel. See the shows, enjoy the sights and stay in Las Vegas in style just like you've always wanted to experience. This prize includes airfares from Australia and airport transfers.

1 in 37 chance to win by purchasing a roulette number for $500 on the evening of the 2008 Rainbow Ball. The winner will be decided by the roll of the roulette wheel.

Go on roll the dice......
Vic Raffle Permit No: 11406/08

Life's a Beach at Club Med

SPONSORED BY:

 

Exclusive Maldives Archipelago		Reserved for Club Med resort guests		One of the most tranquil destinations in the world

Two lucky people can bathe in the turquoise waters of this exclusive Maldives Archipelago reserved exclusively for Club Med resort guests. Club Med Kani offers you the chance to leave your worries behind with the luxury of an all inclusive holiday in one of the most tranquil destinations in the world. At the heart of a luxuriant natural world surrounded by multicoloured birds, the resort offers tailor-made services for demanding Robinson Crusoes. Between snorkelling in the shallows of the turquoise waters and the pleasure of sampling the exquisite flavours of Asia in the choice of restaurants, Kani is the destination for all lovers of discovery. Singaporte Airlines have kindly donated two economy class airfares from Australia.

This prize is the total package with the only choice being who are you going to take?

2008 Scientific Conference

The Ilhan Food Allergy Foundation will host its third International Scientific Conference “Towards Prevention, treatment and Cure of Anaphylaxis” from Monday 10 November 2008 through to Wednesday 12 November 2008.

This year's conference has been generously supported by:

Principle Partner	Department of Human Services and Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

Details of the 2008 Conference Program can be accessed below:

Monday 10 November 2008:
“Paediatric Allergy Current Concepts and Recent Advances”
12pm – 3:30pm, Ella Latham Theatre, Royal Childrens Hospital, Flemington Road, Parkville.
Please click here for Program (DOC 3MB)

Tuesday 11 November 2008:
“Towards Prevention, Treatment and Cure of Anaphylaxis”
Attendance by invitation only.
Please click here for Program (PDF 500KB)

Tuesday 12 November 2008:
“Ilhan Foundation Food Allergy Symposium”
2pm - 3.30pm: ASCIA 19th Annual Scientific Meeting, Park Hyatt Hotel Melbourne.
For program and registration details please click here:
http://www.allergy.org.au/content/view/19/14
Please refer to: ASCIA.

Archive

• Events from 2007

Press Releases

• 2008 Rainbow Ball Media Release
• Study aims to unlock the mysteries of peanut allergy
• $1 million to fight allergy
• Major Commitment to Food Allergy Research
• Spreading the word

Press Clippings

• Dig Deep for Charity (PDF 1.6MB)
  The Age. Reproduced by Permission
• Remembering a Crazy Guy (PDF 1MB)
  (Lillian Frank) / The Herald Sun. Reproduced by Permission
• Focus on preparing food for allergies (PDF 0.1MB)
  The Border Mail. Reproduced by Permission
• $50,000 food allergy campaign (PDF 0.1MB)
  Daily Advertiser. Reproduced by Permission
• Vic funds pilot allergy campaign (PDF 0.1MB)
  Canberra Times. Reproduced by Permission
• Allergies are too deadly to be ignored (PDF 0.1MB)
  The Advertiser. Reproduced by Permission
• Food allergy test launched (PDF 0.1MB)
  The Age. Reproduced by Permission
• State Govt gives $50,000 for food allergy campaign (PDF 0.1MB)
  Bendigo Advertiser. Reproduced by Permission
• Hidden Danger
  (Carol Nader) / The Age. © The Age. Reproduced by Permission
• A little girl's fate almost sealed with a kiss (6MB)
  (Carol Nader) / The Age. © The Age. Reproduced by Permission

Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Information and Resources

Victorian Anaphylaxis Management Bill
The Victorian Government has taken a leading role in the field of anaphylaxis and food allergies by preparing legislation to enforce the management of anaphylaxis and food allergies in school and preschool environments. To access the Anaphylaxis Management Bill go to the link above, select Parliamentary Documents, and then click on Bills.

Australian Society for Clinical Immunology and Allergy
A range of information can be found on ASCIA’s website, including copies of the Anaphylaxis Management Plans, which are to be completed by your GP and provided to your child’s pre-school or school.

Starting Kinder with Food Allergies
Kylie Sanderson is a Kindergarten teacher and mother to an anaphylactic child and has prepared a brochure to assist parents to prepare their preschool.

Anaphylaxis Australia
A wealth of information and resources to assist and support people and families affected by anaphylaxis.

Food Allergen Information Kit for Food Businesses
A free information kit has been designed by Maribyrnong Council to assist food businesses in developing their own allergen food matrix. A copy is available for download from the Maribyrnong City Council site (click on title above), or alternatively, you can contact Environmental Health and a copy will be posted to you.