Helpline

Crohn’s & Colitis Helpline

Provides individual help, information and guidance on Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, provided by our Helpline Coordinator.

Please note these services do not provide urgent care. They should not be used in an emergency. If the problem is urgent, please contact your doctor or go to an emergency department.

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1800 138 029

The Helpline Coordinator is a knowledgeable peer (not a health professional) that can provide general information about a range of subjects including:

  • General information about symptoms, tests and investigations, treatment, diet, medication and surgery, alternative or complementary therapies
  • Standards of treatment recommended for the management of IBD
  • Difficulty coping and anxiety
  • Employment, workplace, school, and education issues
  • Overseas visitors, travelling with IBD and insurance cover
  • Centrelink, NDIS, sickness benefits, disability insurance and income protection
  • Seeking professionals with experience in IBD

This service is available business days and if the line is busy you will generally receive a call back within 24 hours.

Call 1800 138 029, press option 1 for Helpline

Contact the Helpline

Just call 1800 138 029, press option 1 for Helpline

All information and advice provided by the Helpline is of a general nature and does not replace the advice of your treating doctor and healthcare professionals. Always consult with your treating healthcare professionals about management of your condition.

The Crohn’s and Colitis Helpline is sponsored by Dr. Falk Pharma and Takeda

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