Module 1: Understanding Food Allergies in Early Childhood (25 min)

• Why allergy rates are increasing in Australian children

• The difference between intolerance, allergy, and anaphylaxis

• Common allergens and cross-reactivity

• How allergies present differently in babies, toddlers, and preschoolers

Module 2: Prevention in Practice (30 min)

• Managing shared food spaces (mealtimes, cooking activities)

• Birthday parties and celebrations safely

• Food sharing between children, immediate response steps

• Cross-contamination prevention in daily routines

• Supporting allergen introduction for babies

Module 3: Recognition—The Gray Zone (35 min)

Real scenarios you'll work through:

• Child develops hives 10 minutes after snack, is this serious?

• "My tummy feels funny", reaction or normal complaint?

• Mild swelling vs. anaphylaxis, decision trees

• When to observe, when to call parents, when to grab the EpiPen

Module 4: Confident Response (30 min)

Beyond the ASCIA Action Plan:

• Outdoor play reactions (when EpiPen isn't right there)

• Excursion scenarios, making decisions away from the center

• First-time reactions in children with no known allergies

• Multiple children reacting at once

• Post-reaction care and communication

Module 5: Communication & Inclusion (25 min)

• Talking to anxious parents without enabling overprotection

• Age-appropriate conversations with allergic children

• Peer education and preventing bullying

• Staff communication and handovers

• Documentation that protects everyone

Module 6: Policies That Work (15 min)

• Creating practical allergy policies for YOUR center

• Risk assessments for excursions and events

• Training schedules and staff turnover management

• Templates and checklists you can use immediately