Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia
Karen Wong is an experienced operations and client services professional with a robust background in the non-profit and financial services sectors. Currently serving as the Operations Manager at Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia since March 2017, Karen contributes to raising awareness and providing support for severe allergies. Previous roles include Client Services Manager at Woodbury Financial Services, where holistic financial advice was delivered, and Acting Compliance Manager at BlueCHP, where affordable housing initiatives were managed. Earlier experiences at LeasePlan involved managing client services and teams during organizational growth, while Karen also held roles in risk management and actuarial support at SBC Warburg and Occidental Life Insurance Company. Karen holds a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University and several specialized qualifications, including a Certificate in Professional Fundraising and a Diploma of Financial Services.
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Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (“A&AA”) is a registered charity and Australia’s only national support organisation, dedicated to helping individuals and carers alike in managing allergy and anaphylaxis. We strive to raise awareness of allergic conditions including life threatening allergies in the community by providing evidence based information, resources and services to support children and adults living with allergic disease. Allergic disease is a chronic condition that includes allergic rhinitis (hayfever), atopic dermatitis, allergic asthma, food and insect allergies and other potentially life-threatening conditions. We help Australians manage the everyday, improving quality of life, health and wellbeing. As food allergy is a community issue, A&AA's outreach and education is broad. The circle of care embraces and engages individuals at risk of anaphylaxis and those who care for them. We also work closely with related areas in state and commonwealth government departments, food industry, health and teaching professionals, as well as the Australian community at large. The organisation has a small workforce and receives invaluable support from a core group of dedicated volunteers. A&AA is governed by constitution and a Board. We utilise the expertise of a Medical Advisory Board as required. We are a part of an international alliance of like-minded organisations and work closely with peak medical bodies including the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA). The National Allergy Strategy (“NAS”) is a partnership between ASCIA and A&AA, of which our CEO is the co-chair.