CCA attend Parliament House Event: school absenteeism

CCA participated in an event to raise awareness about sick kids education at Parliament House in February. 

Wayne Massuger, Head of Research, Quality and Support Programs presented about the impact of missing school on students with IBD, in particular the emotional and psychological impact. The event was hosted by Missing School an organisation that addresses chronic school absence for those with medical/mental health challenges. For more information about school and IBD.

According to the IBD State of the Nation report, about 22 per cent of children with IBD had severe problems or were unable to go to school. For more information about school and IBD, visit the link below.