GALLERY: 250K Youth Camp – Group Shots
Check out the group shots from our November 2019 250K Youth Camp!
A Resource For School-Aged Teens Living With Severe Allergy
GALLERY: 250K Youth Camp – Friday 22/11/2019
Friday on camp saw our Peer Mentors undertake the beginning of their training.
GALLERY: 250K Youth Camp – Saturday 23/11/2019
Saturday! Our only full-day on camp, and it was JAM-PACKED with fun activities, team bonding and learning about managing our allergies.
GALLERY: 250K Youth Camp – Sunday 24/11/2019
Sadly, Sunday had to come around eventually. BUT – we had the most incredible morning snorkelling down at Flinders Pier.
Making the transition to high school
Starting high school is an exciting, but daunting time for everyone. Everything was a lot simpler in primary school; you had the same classmates, classroom and teacher for the whole year, and didn’t really have to think about moving around the school too much.
Your Guide to the Holiday Season
Happy Holidays!
The festive season is upon on. For many, this time of year brings about plenty of eating, drinking, and celebrating. For many with food allergies the holiday period can be difficult to manage as there is always SO MUCH FOOD around.
Hear from a 250K Youth Camper: Leander’s Story
Hi, my name is Leander and I’ve been living with a peanut and egg allergy for 18 years. Early 2019 I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to attend the National Allergy Strategy’s 250k Youth Camp.
Favourite 250K Camp Recipes
At the 250K Youth Camp in January our campers were treated some scrumptious desserts and sweet treats that catered to all 21 food allergies. Now you can make some of your favourite foods from the 250K Youth Camp at home! See the recipes used on camp below. Read more
Having a ball at your high school formal
Years 10, 11 and 12 may be some of the hardest and stressful years at school – but, they come with rewards – a school formal/ball or social. It’s a night of celebration, glitz and glam, lots of photos and plenty of reminiscing, particularly for those finishing school. Read more
Video Competition – Winners Announced!
The results are in! Find out who the winners of our video competition are.
Coming Soon….New Website for Young Adults
What’s been happening at 250K
Over the past few months we have been progressing with an update to the 250K website. We are soon to have a NEW section entirely for young adults (ages 18-25), and a refreshed new look of the school-aged teens site. Read more
GALLERY: 250K Youth Camp – Monday 21/01/2019
Monday at camp. An early start for us, we had to be up and packed, lunches made and ready to leave camp by 9am! It was then off to Sydney Trapeze school for circus lessons. We learnt how to trapeze, use aerial silks and to master juggling. To finish, we built our very own 250K human pyramid. What a blast. Read more
GALLERY: 250K Youth Camp – Sunday 20/01/2019
Sunday activities included rock climbing and the high ropes course, as well as more health discussions and team challenges. After the day’s activities, we were all pretty exhausted! But that didn’t stop us from joining Pete Griffiths (CEO Australian Camps Association) on an evening walk around camp. Read more
GALLERY: 250K Youth Camp – Saturday 19/01/2019
We made it! Our first full day at camp. Saturday was jam-packed full of action. In the morning, we kayaked down the river, zoomed through the air on the flying fox. Later we swung as high as possible on the giant swing. Read more
Entries open for 250K Video Competition
A 2016 youth survey conducted by the National Allergy Strategy showed that 50% of respondents felt as though they couldn’t carry their EpiPen® during social occasions as the device is too bulky, and doesn’t fit in a clutch or pocket. Read more
Food Technology and Food Allergies
We can all agree starting high school is super nerve-racking. Meeting new people, having a number of different classes a day, and everyone just seem so BIG. But above all that, there is probably one subject that is worrying you most. Read more
Valentine’s Day
‘Will you be my Valentine?’ a phrase we all want to hear this coming Valentine’s Day. But when you have severe allergies February 14 can be downright awkward. Chocolates, flowers, maybe a cheeky lil’ kiss – eeep! Read More
Highlights from the first National Allergy Strategy 250K Youth Camp
The 250K youth camp was a great success according to the campers who participated. Read more for some of the highlights from the camp held at Yarramundi YMCA in Western Sydney in January 2019.
Back to School: Carrying your EpiPen®
As the summer holidays draw to a close – groans – you need to start thinking about how you are going to carry and store your EpiPen®(s) at school. Read More
Adrenaline and Temperature Control
It’s Summer. You’re probably spending a lot of your time out and about, at the beach or by the pool. But did you know that adrenaline can be affected by temperature? Read More
Allergy-Friendly Christmas Gift Guide
’tis the season to be jolly falalalah – help! I’ve drawn the name of someone with food allergy in Secret Santa. No need to stress! We’ve got you covered. Our allergy-friendly Christmas gift guide has plenty of ideas to get you in the gift-giving spirit. Read More
Managing Parties and Food Allergy
As school holidays settle in, your social calendar is bound to be flooded with invitations to small-scale gatherings, sleepovers and larger parties. Parties can be a lot of fun. However, they can be the source of some seriously awkward situations when you’ve got a food allergy. Read More
Food allergy in the workplace
Navigating the business world can be a tough gig – especially when you’re applying for your first real job. Add food allergy to the mix, and this may create increased anxiety and stress. However, having a job, whether it’s part-time while you study or full time, doesn’t have to be like that. Read more
Food Allergy and Schoolies
Congratulations to the class of 2019 – let the celebrations begin!
Schoolies is right around the corner, and while this is an exciting time for most, for allergy suffers it could be quite unnerving. Read more
Food allergy and friends
Do your friends know you have a food allergy? There are many reasons why they should.
Firstly, it makes it easier when deciding where to eat – if they know you are allergic to wheat for example, they’ll understand why you don’t want to go to a sandwich bar. Read more
Camp food
With second term starting, school camps are in full swing.
Going on camp with food allergy has its challenges, but when we asked you whether you thought the hassle was worth it, the answer was clearly YES! Going on camp allows you to experience things that most people don’t get a chance to do. Read more
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