Identifying the most important future research questions for perianal Crohn’s disease: a prioritisation survey
Researchers are seeking to identify the top priorities for people living with perianal Crohn’s Disease. Please answer this short survey…
Are you over 60 years old or have you lived with IBD for over 30 years? Join our focus group in May!
We know that a lot of IBD information is tailored to younger people or those who have just been diagnosed. We’re expanding our IBD resources to better serve older people and those who have lived with IBD for a long time. We want to understand the type of information that would be the most helpful and engaging for you.
Youth Fun Event (Perth)
Crohn's & Colitis Australia is excited to invite young people under 18 years of age, who are affected by IBD, to our Youth Fun Day on Sunday, 4th May, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Cahoots' Adventure Camp (The Climb Zone) (100 Kirby Road, Bullsbrook WA 6084). Family members, including parents and siblings, are also invited!
PBS patient co-payment freeze
The Australian Government has implemented a freeze on the maximum patient cost for PBS medicines, effective 01 January 2025. This measure, aimed at easing cost of living pressures, maintains the 2024 co-payment rates for all Medicare and concession card holders.
GESA recommendation: Faecal Calprotectin tests
The Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) Led Application for faecal calprotectin for the monitoring of disease activity in patients with inflammatory bowel disease was approved by Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) on 6 February 2025.
IBD and diet – patient questionnaire
IBD and diet – patient questionnaire Monash Health Gastroenterology researchers are conducting a survey on the effects of diet on…
Media coverage: IBD State of the Nation report
ABC: Inflammatory bowel disease rates increasing in Australia, costing the economy billions Author: Liana Walker “Australians living with inflammatory bowel…
Crohn’s & Colitis Australia Unveils New Research Findings from State of The Nation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Report
Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA) has announced the publication of new research findings from its State of the Nation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Australia report. The research provides an in-depth assessment of the nation in relation to those living with IBD, including Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), highlighting potential risk factors as well as the solutions on how to improve outcomes.
Medibank data: colonoscopies and gastroscopies most claimed hospital treatment in 2024
""Large numbers of Australians are turning to surgery to screen for gastrointestinal diseases, as a major health insurer reveals such procedures were their number one claim." (Herald Sun)
Notice: CCA services closed Dec 21 – Jan 5
CCA’s office and services will be closed for the holidays from December 21 to January 5. This includes our Helpline and…
CCA CEO contributes to Abbvie Working Well report
A new AbbVie report has found that, of the one in two Australians living with a chronic health condition, over a third have left a job due to their condition.
Collective 202 Study
Patients can find locations in Australia by visiting Study Details | VE202 in Patients with Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis | ClinicalTrials.gov