TAMS education, support, networking
TAMS hosts occasional educational webinars featuring health professionals, researchers and patient advocates on topics relevant to people affected by mast cell activation disorders.
Webinars cover a range of practical and clinical topics, with a focus on providing reliable information to help people better understand and manage mast cell disorders.
Upcoming webinars will be advertised here and through TAMS communications as they become available.
Past TAMS educational webinars
TAMS has hosted a range of educational webinars featuring health professionals, researchers and patient advocates, covering topics relevant to people affected by mast cell activation disorders. Explore our past webinar topics below, including information and resources shared by our guest presenters.
Managing eye discomfort in mast cell activation disorders
25 February 2026
Optometrist Ashleigh Peters, of Wollongong City Optical, explored eye discomfort associated with mast cell activation disorders, including allergic conjunctivitis, dry eye disease and blepharitis. The webinar covered common triggers, eye care options, glasses and specialty tints, eyelid compresses and symptoms that may require further investigation.
Exercise physiology and MCADs
13 November 2025
Accredited Exercise Physiologist Raeya Bognar, Active Health Clinic, discussed the role of exercise physiology for people living with MCADs, including adapting movement during flares, pacing, rebuilding exercise tolerance and managing symptoms or comorbidities that can affect physical activity.
Dietetics for adults and children with MCADs
30 October 2025
Accredited Practising Dietitian Mel Grande, Active Health Clinic, explored how dietitians can support adults and children living with MCADs, including maintaining adequate nutrition, managing restricted diets, food reintroduction, nutritional deficiencies and creating practical eating routines during periods of illness or fatigue.
Pelvic floor health in chronic illness webinar
17 March 2025
Angela Khera, Senior Clinician at St Vincent’s Hospital Functional Gut Clinic and Central Melbourne Gastro, pelvic floor physiotherapist and behavioral therapist, discussed pelvic floor health in people living with chronic illness, including symptoms that may indicate a need for additional support and how pelvic floor physiotherapy may assist with continence, mobility and everyday comfort.
Angela provided the following resources to support people of all ages and genders in accessing care for pelvic floor health.
- HealthyMale
- Hope&Her
- Continence Health Australia
- CFA Physiotherapy Group
- Pelvic Floor First
- The Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia
- The Australasian Birth Trauma Association
Understanding compounded medications with HealthSmart VCCC
Wednesday, 5 June 2024
Pharmacist Tom and compounding technician Martina from HealthSmart Pharmacy VCCC discussed compounded medications, including when compounding may be considered, different preparations, selecting suitable excipients, avoiding medication allergens and practical considerations when trialling compounded medicines.
How would you treat a friend? Introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion
Saturday, 4 May 2024
Karen Dell, Director of Social Work and Psychology at North Canberra Hospital, introduced Mindful Self-Compassion and shared practical strategies and resources for supporting emotional wellbeing alongside the management of chronic illness.
Karen shared several Mindful Self-Compassion resources, including:
- 4-7-8 Breathing Technique
- Self-Compassion Test by Dr Kristin Neff
- Self-Compassion Practices by Dr Kristin Neff
- Visit the Mindfulpath website
- Japanese Bowl video by Peter Mayer
Gastrointestinal management of MCAS
Saturday, 28 October 2023
Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Dr Rebecca Ryan discussed gastrointestinal management of MCAS, including the gut-brain axis, gastrointestinal investigations, symptoms that may present elsewhere in the body and management strategies.
Patients’ needs presentation, TMS Annual Summit
Saturday, 22 October 2022
Patient advocates, including TAMS, presented findings from an international project (JACI in Practice, Vol. 10 Issue 8) examining the key needs and concerns of people living with mastocytosis and MCAS, along with proposed solutions. Watch this presentation online.
Emerging treatments targeting mast cells and mediators with Dr Jeremy McComish
Saturday, 27 August 2022
Allergist and Immunologist Dr Jeremy McComish discussed emerging treatments targeting mast cells and mast cell mediators.
I think I have MCAS. What do I do?
Sunday, 26 June 2022
Professor Pete Smith presented an introduction to MCAS, including what it is, diagnosis and treatment approaches.
Managing surgical procedures and anaesthesia
Saturday, 23 April 2022
Professor Connie Katelaris presented on considerations for managing surgical procedures and anaesthesia for people living with mast cell disease.
COVID-19 and Mast Cell Diseases: A patient’s perspective
Saturday, 26 February 2022
TAMS Chair David Mayne shared his personal experience of living with mast cell disease during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 Awareness Day education and support webinar
Saturday, 23 October 2021
This Awareness Day webinar featured Dr Celia Zubrinich presenting Mast Cell Diseases 101, together with Antonia Taylor discussing approaches to coping with chronic illness.
Interview with Professor Katelaris
Watch TAMS Chair David Mayne’s recent interview with Professor Connie Katelaris.
In this interview, David Mayne asks Professor Katelaris some of the most common patient questions related to MCD, including what tests a GP can do to support a patient under investigation for a mast cell disease and how to approach a GP if you think you have Mastocytosis or MCAS. Professor Katelaris also shares her insights into the bucket theory with MCD and how to prepare for new medications and tests.
