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News
Stay up to date with the latest Crohn’s and Colitis research news and updates. Find information on nutrition, treatment and wellbeing, and see how the community is coming together for a future free of Crohn’s and Colitis.
January 9, 2025
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)
December 17, 2024
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…
December 9, 2024
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.
November 28, 2024
Collective 202 Study
Patients can find locations in Australia by visiting Study Details | VE202 in Patients with Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis | ClinicalTrials.gov
November 28, 2024
Chicken stir-fry with rice noodles (source: EFCCA)
As always: if any of these ingredients are flare foods for you, please omit them or replace them with an…
November 26, 2024
Crohn’s and Colitis Australia Joins Coalition to Advocate for Increased Funding for Preventive Health
Today, Crohn’s and Colitis Australia (CCA), alongside almost 20 other leading consumer health organisations, proudly joins the newly formed Coalition for Preventative Health Funding. The Coalition is calling on the federal government to commit to greater investment in Australia’s preventive health efforts.
November 20, 2024
Inform our Women’s Health and IBD video resource
As part of the Young Adult Support program, CCA is working on a new video resource dedicated to women’s health…
November 20, 2024
Have you used our translated resources? We want to hear from you
We currently have funding from the Australian Government to increase our offering of IBD resources in other languages. We want…
November 7, 2024
Environmental triggers for inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is an inflammatory condition that affects the bowel, and its cause is complex and not well…
November 1, 2024
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.
November 1, 2024
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.
November 1, 2024
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…