How can we help children feel more comfortable with hospital visits and better understand tube feeding? Townsville author Casey Vinen has created 5 children’s books to help, all available as free read-aloud videos on YouTube. 📚 amazon.com.au/stores/Casey-V… ▶️ youtube.com/@CaseyVinen-s9h

The latest @PlayForPurpose raffle offers a $300,000 first prize pack! Tickets purchased by 11.59pm AEST 22 October also enter the $2,500 Flight Centre bonus draw. Thanks to everyone who helped raise $574 in our last raffle! 💜 Get your $10 tickets here: playforpurpose.com.au/ausee

Are you a young person (aged 16-25) or a parent of a child aged 11-25 with allergies or asthma? Complete our 10-15min survey by @EAACI_HQ & @imperialcollege to help improve healthcare in this area. Young people survey:tinyurl.com/42x6jz34 Carer survey:tinyurl.com/yfmk2s6z

ausEE Inc. has awarded $10,000 to researchers from UNSW Sydney and Sydney Children’s Hospital to investigate the oesophageal microbiome in children with Oesophageal Atresia and Eosinophilic Oesophagitis, increasing understanding of EoE and potentially informing future treatments.

It's #NationalCarersWeek. This year's theme, "Care for a carer: Making carers visible", highlights the vital contribution of unpaid carers across Australia. Caring is part of many stories in the ausEE community. Thank you to all carers for what you do. 🔗 carersweek.com.au

Today is #WorldChronicCoughDay 2026. #ChronicCough can affect everyday life. This year, we’re listening to those who live with it. Every experience shared helps build understanding and improve care. chroniccough.gaapp.org #LetsTalkCough #WCCD2026

Read our news for a research funding announcement, opportunities to participate in research, have your say on specialist care affordability, a new book about hospital visits, find out about support groups and more 👉 bit.ly/ausee82026newsletter 📬 Subscribe: ausee.org/newsletterform/

Today is Allied Health Professions Day! We recognise the vital contribution allied health professionals make to health and wellbeing across Australia, including for people affected by eosinophilic diseases and the tube feeding community. ahpa.com.au/allied-health-pr… #AHPsDay2026

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚 This year’s theme, #TogetherWeThrive, highlights the importance of connection, belonging and community in supporting mental health and wellbeing. Learn more from @AUMentalHealth: mentalhealthaustralia.org.au…

The Australian Government is seeking feedback on options to address excessive fees for specialist medical services and improve affordability and access to care. You can contribute to the consultation by completing the survey: consultations.health.gov.au/…

🎟️ Last chance to get your $10 ticket! @PlayForPurpose Raffle 33 closes tomorrow, 8 October at 8pm AEST. 395 prizes worth more than $400K are up for grabs, including a $350K First Prize Pack! Every ticket purchased through our page helps ausEE. ❤️ playforpurpose.com.au/ausee

Today is World Urticaria Day. 'Take Back Control – From Itch to Understanding' highlights the importance of listening to people affected by urticaria and understanding its impact. Learn more: urticariaday.org/ #UrticariaDay2026 #UDAY2026 #TakeBackControl

Today is World Lung Day: gaapp.org/WorldLungDay As a GAAPP member, ausEE is proud to support the campaign and recognise community members living with lung conditions, including eosinophilic diseases such as eosinophilic asthma and EGPA.

Malnutrition Week ANZ is taking place this week, 14–18 September. This year's theme, The many faces of malnutrition, highlights the many healthcare professionals who play a role in identifying and managing malnutrition. Find resources: malnutritionweekanz.com #malnutritionweekanz

The consultation for the November 2026 PBAC meeting is closing soon, and BUDESONIDE - Jorveza® oral suspension is on the agenda. PBAC welcomes input from health professionals, patients, carers and others. Have your say by 16 September: ohta-consultations.health.go…

💛 Today is R U OK? Day, a reminder that every day is an opportunity to ask, ‘R U OK?’ You don’t need to be an expert. Listening and showing you care can make a difference. Find helpful resources at ruok.org.au/ #RUOKDay #RUOKAnyDay @ruokanyday

Our latest newsletter is out! Read our wrap-up on #NEOSW2026, Virtual Education Program videos, have your say on the PBAC consultation for Budesonide Jorveza® oral suspension, discover a new research opportunity and more 👉 bit.ly/ausee72026newsletter 📬: ausee.org/newsletterform/

Save on dining, travel, attractions and experiences while supporting ausEE! 💜 Grab an Entertainment Membership for $75 and receive a SECOND Membership FREE, plus a FREE $30 eGift Card with every Membership purchased! ⏰ Ends 5pm AEST Mon 14 Sept subscribe.entertainment.com.…

💛 Supporter Spotlight: A big thank you to Jindalee Fitness 24/7 and everyone who supported their recent fundraiser. We’re grateful to have been included as one of four charities, with $1,277 donated to ausEE to support our work helping people affected by eosinophilic diseases.

💙 Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads, grandads and father figures in our community! Thank you for all that you do and the love, care and support you give to those around you. Thinking of those who may find today difficult and sending a little extra kindness your way.