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Thank you to our focus group participants!
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our recent focus group for people living with IBD for over 30 years or aged 60 years and above.
CCA at GENCA conference
CCA at GENCA conference It was fantastic to connect with so many IBD nurses at the GENCA (Gastroenterological Nurses College…
Awareness Month 2025 recap
Monday, May 19 marked World IBD Day, where over 120 venues across Australia lit up purple in recognition of the almost 180,000 individuals living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Youth fun day featuring AFL superstar Jake Waterman
Watch 9 news coverage of Crohn’s and Colitis Australia's Youth Fun Day featuring special guest AFL superstar Jake Waterman.
Crohn’s & Colitis Australia Calls on Australians to Demand Action this election for the 180,000 People Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
In response to the State of the Nation in IBD in Australia report, CCA has proposed a practical and evidence-based solution to the government. But after a request for funding was denied, Crohn’s & Colitis Australia is now asking everyday Australians to demand better from their local MPs and candidates.
State of the Nation Advocacy
Talking to people in your network and local community is really effective in advocating for change
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…