CCA News
A Crohn’s diagnosis at age 15: Aiyahna’s Story
Aiyahna’s journey with Crohn’s Disease began when she was just 15 years old. Unlike many Crohn’s sufferers (where finding an answer can sometimes take years), her diagnosis happened quickly following the discovery of a fistula that had tunnelled its way through the wall of her colon, as well as ulceration and inflammation throughout the entirety of her digestive tract.
Crohn’s and Colitis Australia calls for policy changes to save kids’ guts!
Research reveals that young people with IBD aren’t receiving the care they need. Australia, 1 May 2024 – Research has…
Covid-19 vaccine advice
The Australian Government has accepted the latest advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the National COVID-19 Vaccine Program for 2024. Adults 65 years and over, or aged 18-64 who are severely immunocompromised, are eligible to receive a booster dose every 6 months.
CCA & AAPi partnership
Crohn’s and Colitis Australia have partnered with The Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi) on educational resources for psychologists to help them support patients with IBD.
Thank you to John Brennan
John Brennan has served on the Finance Audit and Risk Committee at CCA since July 2020. For the last three years and seven months he has made a significant contribution to CCA through his work in the risk management space. He has been a solid supporter of the organisation, particularly through the pandemic. Thanks so much John. We thank you for your assistance and we wish you well with future endeavours.
Key findings from IBD and diet research
In 2023, University of Wollongong PhD student Chiara Miglioretto and her supervisors Prof. Kelly Lambert and Prof. Eleanor Beck, completed research into the dietary information needs of people living with IBD, with help from CCA for participants’ recruitment. The findings are now being published and key insights are informing the development of a patient-centred communication aid tool.
Ustekinumab listed on PBS
Ustekinumab is now listed on the PBS for the treatment of complex refractory fistulising Crohn’s disease (fCD).
2024 Scholarship awarded
We are thrilled to announce that the CCA IBD PhD Scholarship of $96,000 over three years has been awarded to Dr Richard Fernandes, University of Queensland. Dr Fernandes is a gastroenterologist who is undertaking the project ‘Improving our understanding of post-operative Crohn’s disease recurrence’
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Experts Call for Urgent Action to Ensure Equitable Multidisciplinary Care in Australia as Prevalence Continues to rise
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Experts Call for Urgent Action to Ensure Equitable Multidisciplinary Care in Australia as Prevalence Continues to rise…
What to expect when seeing a dietitian
What to expect when seeing a dietitian Written by Gemma Reeves Have you considered seeing a dietitian for your IBD? Do…
New dietary information in IBD!
New dietary information New website information is now available on diet and IBD. You will find information on a range…
Australia lights up purple in support of people living with Crohn’s and Colitis
Australia lights up purple in support of people living with Crohn’s and Colitis Global survey launched on World IBD Day…