August 2019 - Eczema Support Australia

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The Reality of Parenting a Child with Severe Eczema

Constantly worrying a major flare-up is imminent, life can feel overwhelming and stressful when caring for a child with severe eczema. You are not alone. In our upcoming family support event, meet other carers and share experiences as we support each other through the eczema journey. Register here: eczema.support/13Aug22.

In our upcoming family support meeting, we will provide an open forum for parents and carers to discuss the burdens of caring for an eczema patient. Our meetings are a supportive environment to find support from others who face similar situations. Register through this link: eczema.support/13Aug22

In a recent webinar, we discussed ‘New Therapies for Atopic Eczema’ with a leading Australian dermatologist, Dr Gayle Ross. After the webinar, we had one more question to ask "Do I need to continue using topical creams, such as steroids and moisturisers, after starting on a new therapy such as PBS listed Rinvoq or Dupixent?" For the full webinar and the answer to this question and more go to eczema.support/webinar270722

Caring for a child with eczema can become all-consuming and overwhelming for some parents. Join our upcoming family support meeting to find comfort in knowing you are not alone.

Find more information and register here: eczema.support/13Aug22

Event registration: eczema.support/13Aug22
Caring for a child with eczema can become all-consuming and overwhelming for some parents. When eczema is severe, parents can experience significant distress as they search for a cure to ease the seemingly relentless pain their child suffers through. And, in some cases, being an “eczema parent” can become a part of some mums’ or dads’ identity.

The family often suffers too, with exhausted and protective parents unable or unwilling to do much beyond their basic responsibilities and caring for their child.

In this online event, we will listen to advice from an understanding dermatologist, Dr Lauren Kunde and a leading parenting expert, Dr Justin Coulson PhD. Then join us as we share our experiences and support each other in this peer to peer support meeting.

It's on tonight. Your questions about new eczema therapies answered by an expert. Register now to access this webinar: eczema.support/27July22

Do you have questions about new and emerging treatments for eczema? Attend the webinar for Q&A with an expert. Register here; eczema.support/27July22. Please share with any friends who may also be interested in learning about the new treatments.

For our information resources on this topic see www.eczemasupport.org.au

Questions are coming through for our online event. To ask your questions about advanced therapies such as Dupixent (dupilumab) and Rinvoq (upadacitinib), register here: eczema.support/27July22

One week to go to ask questions at our online event - "Exploring New Therapies with Dr Gayle Ross". Register here: eczema.support/27July22

Do you have questions about the recent PBS listed eczema therapies? Get your questions answered by the expert. With a special interest in eczema, Dr Gayle Ross is the lead clinician at the atopic dermatitis clinic at Royal Melbourne Hospital. She currently looks after over 100 patients on advanced therapies.
Read more and register through our link: eczema.support/27July22

Thanks to everyone who kindly donated through our donation link. A special shout out to Alokita who donated through workplace giving and Deryn who donated via direct deposit. Altogether, we raised $1,321 that will go towards our psychology support service.

We are grateful for all the support we receive. Not all donations need to be financially driven, much of what we do is connecting eczema patients with others who understand and share feelings and advice. Explore ways to give visit https://www.eczemasupport.org.au/ways-to-give/

One more day till the end of this 21/22 tax year. We are raising funds to invest into our Member Psychology Referral Program - subsidising counselling sessions for adults, teens and families living with eczema and providing support to reduce the burden of living with eczema.

Go to eczema.support/donate

Thank you for your continued support
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STUDY: BEST MOISTURISERS REVEALED FOR CHILDHOOD ECZEMA
“At last we have evidence that supports the saying, ‘The best moisturisers are the ones the patient will use.’”
Full article:
https://dermatologyrepublic.com.au/best-moisturisers-revealed-for-childhood-eczema/665

For more information on Emollients, Moisturisers and Creams see our information sheet here: https://eczema.support/Moisturisers

Deepest gratitude to our generous community, so far we have raised $1,250 to support our psychology referral program. We are closer to achieving our $2,000 fundraising target.

For those wanting to make a tax deductable donation to support the work we do at Eczema Support Australia, please go to eczema.support/donate .

We are immensely grateful for all the support we receive.

Looking to reduce your taxable income this financial year? Please donate and support the work we do at Eczema Support Australia.

We have set a goal to raise $2,000 till 30 June. The money raised will go towards our member psychology referral program. In this program, we subsidise counselling sessions for adults, teens and families living with eczema, providing support to reduce the burden of life with this debilitating condition.

Click here to donate. https://eczema.support/donate

Today marks the beginning of International Men's Health Week. Men often struggle to discuss personal health issues or reach out for support. We only have to look at our own statistics of members of Eczema Support Australia to see men are massively underrepresented in accessing our services. So we thank the men that do openly share their eczema journey with us - just like Scott.

It is important to care for the physical and psychological health of our men. Please encourage the men living with eczema in your community to connect with Eczema Support Australia.
#menshealthweek #eczemasupportaustralia

As this financial year comes to an end, I want to take this chance to say an enormous thank you to every one of you amazing supporters in our eczema community for sharing stories, conversation and connection. As a community, we have achieved so much, and I truly value your contribution in achieving our goals.

Despite the lockdowns and limitations of Covid-19, Eczema Support Australia is have remained focused on our three pillars: Inform, Connect, Advocate. Together we change lives, please read my latest blog https://eczema.support/blog where I have shared a few of our major achievements this period.

As a registered charity, Eczema Support Australia relies on generous donations from our loyal members and supporters. As this financial year comes to an end on 30 June, please consider a tax deductable donation to support the work we do. Click here to donate. https://eczema.support/donate or go to our website: www.eczemasupport.org.au.

We care. We listen. We understand. We act.

Congratulations to all our 'Giveaway' recipients. Your practical support packages are on their way to you. #eczemasupportaustralia

GIVEAWAY TIME: Do you have a child, aged 2-5 years with eczema? We have some gifts for

Happy Mother's Day to Angela and all our eczema mums. Thank you for your smiles through the challenges of 'nights of pain, scratching and no sleep'.