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Crohn's & Colitis Australia

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Empowering people to live fearlessly while we help search for a cure of Crohn’s and colitis.

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Here's what some people shared about their experience using an IBD Management Plan. Visit the following link to learn more and to download an electronic version of a management plan: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/advocacy/our-p…

Here's what some people shared about their experience using an IBD Management Plan.

Visit the following link to learn more and to download an electronic version of a management plan:

crohnsandcolitis.org.au/advocacy/our-p…
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"I’ve been over 9 years now without even a minor colitis flare up, so I am happy about thatI still avoid the trigger foods, as I don’t want to go backwards." Thanks so much to Sue-Ellen for sharing your story with us! Read her full story here: lnkd.in/ggDRSQq2

"I’ve been over 9 years now without even a minor colitis flare up, so I am happy about thatI still avoid the trigger foods, as I don’t want to go backwards."

Thanks so much to Sue-Ellen for sharing your story with us!

Read her full story here: lnkd.in/ggDRSQq2
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Awareness Month 2025 has officially wrapped up, we want to thank everyone who got involved to raise awareness and shatter the IBD silence! However, awareness doesn’t end here – we need to continue to keep pushing for better care, earlier diagnoses, and a future free from stigma.

Awareness Month 2025 has officially wrapped up, we want to thank everyone who got involved to raise awareness and shatter the IBD silence!

However, awareness doesn’t end here – we need to continue to keep pushing for better care, earlier diagnoses, and a future free from stigma.
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Despite affecting almost 180,000 Australians, research into inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remains vastly underfunded. At CCA, we’re investing in research that drives faster diagnoses, better treatments, and higher quality of life. Donate now: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/appeal/

Despite affecting almost 180,000 Australians, research into inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remains vastly underfunded. 

At CCA, we’re investing in research that drives faster diagnoses, better treatments, and higher quality of life.

Donate now: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/appeal/
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A big thank you to everyone who joined our recent focus group for people aged 60+ or living with IBD for over 30 years. Your insights will help shape CCA’s Consumer Education and Awareness project, ensuring our resources better support older people with IBD.

A big thank you to everyone who joined our recent focus group for people aged 60+ or living with IBD for over 30 years.

Your insights will help shape CCA’s Consumer Education and Awareness project, ensuring our resources better support older people with IBD.
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We want to thank our sponsors for supporting Awareness Month this year! Their support helps us raise awareness, and advocate for everyone living with IBD.

We want to thank our sponsors for supporting Awareness Month this year!

Their support helps us raise awareness, and advocate for everyone living with IBD.
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Stay updated! Sign up to Crohn's and Colitis Australia's fortnightly newsletter and get the latest updates, news, and community stories straight to your inbox. Head to the link below or scan the QR code to subscribe today. crohnsandcolitis.org.au/newsletter-sig…

Stay updated!

Sign up to Crohn's and Colitis Australia's fortnightly newsletter and get the latest updates, news, and community stories straight to your inbox.

Head to the link below or scan the QR code to subscribe today.
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At CCA, we’re investing in research that drives faster diagnoses, better treatments, and higher quality of life. With your help, we can reduce hospitalisations, improve remission rates, and change lives. Donate now: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/appeal/

At CCA, we’re investing in research that drives faster diagnoses, better treatments, and higher quality of life.

With your help, we can reduce hospitalisations, improve remission rates, and change lives.
Donate now:
crohnsandcolitis.org.au/appeal/
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As part of our mission to raise awareness and reduce delays in IBD diagnosis, CCA launched a 9-week nationwide convenience ad campaign in May, in partnership with Houston Group. You can learn more and find locations with convenience advertising here: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/2025/05/01/cro…

As part of our mission to raise awareness and reduce delays in IBD diagnosis, CCA launched a 9-week nationwide convenience ad campaign in May, in partnership with Houston Group.

You can learn more and find locations with convenience advertising here: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/2025/05/01/cro…
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If you take 10,000 people from the general population, about two people per year have a chance of developing IBD. If you also include a family history of IBD, that chance increases by 4 to 8 times. Learn more on our fertility, pregnancy and IBD page: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/living-with-cr…

If you take 10,000 people from the general population, about two people per year have a chance of developing IBD. If you also include a family history of IBD, that chance increases by 4 to 8 times.

Learn more on our fertility, pregnancy and IBD page: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/living-with-cr…
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A big thank you to all the amazing staff at Takeda who hosted a morning tea to raise funds for CCA during Awareness Month 2025! Your support helps drive research, awareness, and better outcomes for people living with IBD. Donate towards our 2025 appeal: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/appeal/

A big thank you to all the amazing staff at Takeda who hosted a morning tea to raise funds for CCA during Awareness Month 2025!

Your support helps drive research, awareness, and better outcomes for people living with IBD.

Donate towards our 2025 appeal: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/appeal/
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It is important to recognise and address mental health as part of IBD management. Learn more by accessing CCA's psychological Health and IBD resource here: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/living-with-cr… You can also get in contact with our free Helpline and Nurseline services: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/support/ibd-te…

It is important to recognise and address mental health as part of IBD management.

Learn more by accessing CCA's psychological Health and IBD resource here: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/living-with-cr…

You can also get in contact with our free Helpline and Nurseline services: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/support/ibd-te…
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At CCA, we’re investing in research that drives faster diagnoses, better treatments, and higher quality of life. Every breakthrough in the lab brings us closer to a future where no one is sidelined by IBD. Your support makes this possible. Donate now! crohnsandcolitis.org.au/appeal/

At CCA, we’re investing in research that drives faster diagnoses, better treatments, and higher quality of life. Every breakthrough in the lab brings us closer to a future where no one is sidelined by IBD.

Your support makes this possible. Donate now!
crohnsandcolitis.org.au/appeal/
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A Crohn's and Colitis Australia membership allows you to stay up-to-date with the latest news and research, add your voice to the campaign to improve treatment and find a cure, and learn how to manage your IBD. crohnsandcolitis.org.au/how-to-help/me…

A Crohn's and Colitis Australia membership allows you to stay up-to-date with the latest news and research, add your voice to the campaign to improve treatment and find a cure, and learn how to manage your IBD.
crohnsandcolitis.org.au/how-to-help/me…
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When I was sick, struggling just to get out of bed, I never could have imagined this would be my life again — taking risks, laughing loudly, living fully." You can read Jeremy's full story using the following link: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/stories/i-neve…

When I was sick, struggling just to get out of bed, I never could have imagined this would be my life again — taking risks, laughing loudly, living fully."

You can read Jeremy's full story using the following link: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/stories/i-neve…
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Over the next decade, in light of the increasing prevalence of IBD, the total economic burden is estimated to be a staggering $77.9 billion in net present value (NPV) terms, discounted at a social discount rate of 7 per cent (NPV7%) terms over the 2025-2035 period.

Over the next decade, in light of the increasing prevalence of IBD, the total economic burden is estimated to be a staggering $77.9 billion in net present value (NPV) terms, discounted at a social discount rate of 7 per cent (NPV7%) terms over the 2025-2035 period.
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DONATE BEFORE JUNE 30 ENDS! Research has shown evidence-based solutions are available to improve outcomes for people living with IBD. Recent research highlights the life-changing impact of access to multidisciplinary team care: DONATE TODAY crohnsandcolitis.org.au/appeal/

DONATE BEFORE JUNE 30 ENDS! Research has shown evidence-based solutions are available to improve outcomes for people living with IBD. Recent research highlights the life-changing impact of access to multidisciplinary team care:  DONATE TODAY crohnsandcolitis.org.au/appeal/
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We’ve added downloadable PDF versions to our IBD information webpages, making it easy to save, print, and share our resources. Visit the webpage you’re interested in and click ‘Download PDF’ button on the right-hand side. crohnsandcolitis.org.au

We’ve added downloadable PDF versions to our IBD information webpages, making it easy to save, print, and share our resources. Visit the webpage you’re interested in and click ‘Download PDF’ button on the right-hand side. crohnsandcolitis.org.au
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New CCA video: Learn more about inflammatory bowel disease Watch our new video to learn more about IBD symptoms and how to seek help. You can also complete our Symptom Checker to see if you should visit a GP: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/about-crohns-c…

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Get ready for the 2025 Live Fearless Challenge!!!Help improve the lives of nearly 180,000 Australians living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. By committing to 150km of activity across the month of September (just 5km a day). livefearlesschallenge.com.au

Get ready for the 2025 Live Fearless Challenge!!!Help improve the lives of nearly 180,000 Australians living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. By committing to 150km of activity across the month of September (just 5km a day). livefearlesschallenge.com.au