We know young adults aged 18-25 living with IBD need a support program that focuses on your needs. So, we are excited to announce that the online Young Adult Support (YAS) has arrived! With the help of young adults with IBD like you and the Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF), CCA has created YAS in response to the support you’ve asked for. Keep an eye on what’s happening in this space to see how you can get involved.
On this page you will find:
MEET YOUNG ADULT SUPPORT PROGRAM’S CHAMPION FOR 2024!
CAMPBELL JOHN MCAULLAY
Hi, I’m Campbell, the Young Adult Support program champion for 2024. I’ve had Crohn’s disease since late 2022 and after being too unwell to do anything for the six months, I decided to make a positive change in my life. With the help of my medical team, I’m now able to exercise daily, compete in endurance sporting events and have a balanced lifestyle.
Campbell is helping us to spread awareness about the Young Adult Support program this year. Campbell is already actively involved in CCA’s mission through his project Swim for Crohn’s Fundraiser (the Rottnest Channel Swim) and he has raised over $7500 for CCA!
The next group meeting is on 18th of November.
| Date | The third Monday of every third month |
| Time | 7:00pm (AEST) |
| Venue | This group will be online. For further enquiries, please telephone 1800 138 029 or email us. |
To register, click the button below and follow the prompts.
Caitlin
We would like to welcome Jessica to the YAS program crew!
Jess has over 8 years of experience consulting on the communication strategy for such organisations as Google and the United Nations. She is helping clients develop and meet business goals through strategic thinking, complex project management and multi-stakeholder engagement. Jess is one of our support group facilitators and will be overseeing the editing of the e-newsletter.
“Like many, my own recent UC diagnosis has lead to a passion about all things IBD. Since my diagnosis I have found solace in immersing myself in IBD education – from reading the latest clinical research papers to listening to GI podcasts in my spare time.”
Former YAS program crew members
Megan Trainor
Patrick Lickiss
‘My name is Bowen and I am an IBD patient and also a physician trainee. My experiences with my gastroenterologist, when I was diagnosed, inspired me to study medicine and my experiences as a patient cultivated my interest in gastroenterology as a career. Living with IBD is a challenge and I hope bring my experiences from both ends as a doctor and as a patient to Crohn’s and Colitis Australia. One specific area I will focus on is making research articles about IBD more accessible to everyone by focusing on the main points and conclusions. In my spare time I enjoy swimming and catching the latest TV shows.’
For information on medication, click the button below to find the appropriate information.
The Young Adult Service has been developed thanks to Youth Health Forum Incubator Grant.
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