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Crohn's & Colitis Australia

For more than three decades, Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA) has been empowering the more than 100,000 Australian men, women and children living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis – collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – to live fearlessly.

Vision and mission

CCA dream of a future that is free of Crohn’s and colitis. They empower people to live fearlessly while they help search for a cure.

How Crohn's & Colitis Australia can help

Crohn’s & Colitis Australia’s primary purpose is to provide support services, advice and encouragement to people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Whilst CCA doesn’t cure the illness it can remove some of the burden for people living with IBD and their families.

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, the predominant IBDs, can be diagnosed at any age, though they are most commonly diagnosed in teenagers and young adults when education, career and family building are at a peak.

While they invest in research for a cure, CCA continues to advocate for world best treatments and health services for those living with IBD. Through their programs they offer education and support for Australia’s growing Crohn’s and colitis community and raise awareness of the disease. Importantly, their services are offered free of charge.

Information lines / help lines

  • 1800 138 029 Crohn’s & Colitis Australia Helpline and Nurseline – available business hours or by appointment.

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This information was originally published on healthdirect - Crohn's & Colitis Australia.

Last reviewed: June 2024

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Crohn's disease – Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA)

Crohn’s disease is a type of IBD that can cause inflammation anywhere in the digestive system. Inflammation can cause redness, swelling and pain, and is the body’s response to injury or irritation.

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Young People with Crohn’s and Colitis – Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA)

Children and young people with Crohn’s and colitis usually face the same complications and treatments as adults. However, in some cases the disease can be harder to diagnose and can also get in the way of some areas of development.

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Other types of IBD – Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA)

For more than 30 years, Crohn’s & Colitis Australia has been empowering the more than 100,000 Australian's living with Crohn’s disease or IBD.

Read more on Crohns Colitis Australia website

Crohn's and Colitis Teens – Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA)

For more than 30 years, Crohn’s & Colitis Australia has been empowering the more than 100,000 Australian's living with Crohn’s disease or IBD.

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Nutrition – Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA)

For more than 30 years, Crohn’s & Colitis Australia has been empowering the more than 100,000 Australian's living with Crohn’s disease or IBD.

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Lifestyle – Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA)

For more than 30 years, Crohn’s & Colitis Australia has been empowering the more than 100,000 Australian's living with Crohn’s disease or IBD.

Read more on Crohns Colitis Australia website

Crohn's and Colitis Kids – Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA)

For more than 30 years, Crohn’s & Colitis Australia has been empowering the more than 100,000 Australian's living with Crohn’s disease or IBD.

Read more on Crohns Colitis Australia website

Crohn's and Colitis Parents – Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA)

For more than 30 years, Crohn’s & Colitis Australia has been empowering the more than 100,000 Australian's living with Crohn’s disease or IBD.

Read more on Crohns Colitis Australia website

Crohn's Disease Symptoms – Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA)

Symptoms of Crohn’s disease can be different for each person and can be serious or mild. Symptoms will depend on where inflammation appears in your gut.

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Ulcerative Colitis – Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA)

Ulcerative colitis is a type of IBD that can cause inflammation and ulceration in the large intestine (colon and rectum).

Read more on Crohns Colitis Australia website

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