Welcome

The Reflux Infants Support Association (RISA) Inc is an Australian based community support group that aims to encourage and give confidence and moral support to families of infants and children who have problems associated with Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux (GOR, reflux).

Caring for a child who suffers from ‘reflux’ can be extremely stressful and overwhelming for everyone involved. Despite that, support is often very difficult to find, because community perceptions of ‘reflux’ are very different to the reality. It is very important that parents are given the necessary information and emotional support that helps them cope with this situation.

Those who have lived through the experience of caring for a “refluxer” can understand the anguish suffered by others and are best able to support these families, and help them understand that they are not alone. All telephone contacts and members of the Management Committee work as unpaid volunteers, and are parents of children who have had, or still have Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux (GOR) or GOR Disease and its associated complications. They know from personal experience how vital it is to continue to support other families with children who reflux.

RISA Inc is an Australian non-profit community organisation and is a registered, incorporated charity. It was formed in 1982 under the name of the Vomiting Infants Support Association (VISA) of Qld. In 2001, the Association changed its name to the Reflux Infants Support Association (RISA) Inc and today its aims remain the same. In 2004, RISA Inc. also began supporting members in NSW, following the closure of VISA of NSW, and we also support families in other states.

R.I.S.A does not give medical advice nor recommend health professionals.