News and Events

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.

For all media enquiries, please contact us.

The Bulgari Christmas Cocktail Party

The year closed with a wonderful Christmas Cocktail Party on 8 December hosted by our very good friends at Bulgari. Over 60 guests were invited to shop for Christmas presents and mingle in a relaxed atmosphere whilst sipping champagne and enjoying Guy Grossi of Florentino fame's renowned cuisine. A percentage of the proceeds collected on the evening was kindly donated by Bulgari to help the Foundation's financial support of research into a cure for anaphylaxis. The Ilhan Foundation acknowledges Tracy Ford of Bulgari for her ongoing support to the Foundation.

Ferrari Zagame Cocktail Party

The Ilhan Food Allergy Foundation was delighted to host a charity cocktail event at Zagame Motors Worldclass Ferrari Showroom on 23 March this year. It was a wonderful event and we would like to thank our sponsors including Zagame, Maha, Michael’s IGA as well as our auctioneer, Wayne Elly. We look forward to working alongside Zagame in 2012 for another great event.

Run for Melbourne 2011

The Run Melbourne Fun Run was held on Sunday 17 July. A great team including our own CEO, Steve Dabkowski and his daughter participated in the run. Special thanks to Tamsin Nichols and Clare Corbet for organizing the "No Nuts Here" team.

Press Clippings

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.

Star Allergy Alerts
An online source of bright fun allergy alert products and materials.

Bobby Zagame and
Patricia Ilhan

We would like to thank the following participants in our Team:
Kathy Eyre, Louise King, Tamsin Nichols, Ella Fusca, Hannah King, Jack Anderson, Olivia Barrese, Clare Corbet, Robert Barrese, Gemma Dabkowski and Steve Dabkowski