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Global Perianal Crohn’s Disease – research survey

Researchers are seeking to identify the top priorities for people living with perianal Crohn’s Disease. We are inviting people to participate in a brief survey to highlight the most crucial areas for future research. This will guide future studies, ensuring they address the most key issues raised by those with lived or professional experience of perianal Crohn’s disease.

The Age and Sydney Morning Herald Article: Love and dating with IBD

The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald recently published a piece about love and dating with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

CCA Nomination – Health & Medical Research Awards

We’re thrilled to have been nominated as a finalist for the Research Australia Health & Medical Research advocacy awards 2024!  It’s fantastic…

PBS listing of Velsipity for treatment of UC

PBS listing of Velsipity for treatment of UC Pfizer Australia has announced the reimbursement of its oral S1P receptor modulator…

Expanded access to funded shingles vaccine

Expanded access to funded shingles vaccine The federal government has expanded access to the shingles vaccineto cover individuals aged 18…

Ticker LFC interview – CCA CEO Leanne Raven

Watch the full Ticker News interview with CCA CEO Leanne Raven below

New treatment approved by PBAC for pouchitis

Chronic pouchitis looks set to be added to the list of PBS indications for vedolizumab, following a positive recommendation by…

Heath Industry Hub awards 2024: Vote for CCA!

CCA has been nominated as a contender for NGO of the year by the Health Industry Hub! It’s fantastic recognition…

Study: Understanding the perceptions, attitudes, and use of protein supplements amongst adults with ulcerative colitis 

Calling all adults with UC, you are invited to participate in a research study conducted by a collaborative group of…

RACGP article: ‘GPs being left out of patients’ IBD treatment’

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) recently covered CCA’s recommendations and findings from the IBD Paediatric Quality of…

New biological pathway and principal driver of IBD discovered

"Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, working with UCL and Imperial College London, have discovered a new biological pathway that is a principal driver of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and related conditions, and which can be targeted using existing drugs."

ABC News report: Rise in IBD diagnoses

An article recently featured in the ABC which discussed the increasing prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease diagnoses in Australia –…