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Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA) has been working with people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, healthcare professionals, governments and the public to minimise the impact that these conditions have on the community since 1985. For more than 36 years, CCA has been the only Australian organisation working with and for patients and their families, the doctors that treat them, and the policymakers who can bring about change. CCA provides high quality information, supports life-changing research and campaigns vigorously – for more knowledge, better services and more support for people affected by inflammatory bowel disease.

09/10/2026

This Sunday, a crew of incredible runners, walkers and wheelers are taking on the 2026 Nike Melbourne Marathon - and raising funds for Crohn's & Colitis Australia while they do it 💜

A huge shoutout to our top fundraisers so far - Laura Ash, , Stephen Woods and Samantha Woods.

Every dollar raised goes towards supporting the more than 180,000 Australians living with IBD. Good luck to everyone taking on the course this Sunday - we're so proud of you all!

Want to support the CCA crew taking on the Melbourne Marathon?

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08/10/2026

Moving from children’s services to adult care is a big change. Feeling nervous about it is completely normal.

If you’re 15 to 18 with Crohn’s or colitis, you can start getting ready now. Swipe for where to start, then watch the full 2 minute video: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/about-crohns-colitis/moving-from-paediatric-to-adult-care/

Questions about IBD or the move to adult care? Our IBD Nurseline is free to book: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/support/ibd-telephone-helplines/

Subtitles for this video are available in 7 languages on our website.

08/10/2026

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! See you in 2027 💜💜💜

07/10/2026

It's not the kind of tired a good night's sleep fixes. 😴

Fatigue is one of the most common and least talked about parts of living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. More than 75% of people experience it during a flare-up, and around half still do in remission.

It can come from a few places, and often it's a mix:

Inflammation
Medications
Nutrition, including low iron or B12
Poor sleep

If you're exhausted and can't work out why, it's worth raising with your IBD team. Fatigue is a real symptom, not something you just have to push through.

What helps you on the low-energy days? Share it in the comments 💜

Learn more about managing fatigue: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/living-with-crohns-colitis/lifestyle/fatigue

06/10/2026

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You never know who in your organisation may be living with IBD and benefit from this support : gutsmart.com.au/courses/ibd-in-the-workplace/

05/10/2026

Not sure what to ask your doctor? Juggling work, school or Centrelink with Crohn's or colitis? Just need to talk it through with someone who gets it?

Our Crohn's & Colitis Helpline is here for you. 💜

Our Helpline Coordinator is a knowledgeable peer who can give you general information and guidance on things like:

symptoms, tests, treatment, diet and medication
coping and anxiety
work, school and study
travel and insurance
Centrelink, NDIS and income protection
finding health professionals with IBD experience

📞 Call 1800 138 029 and press option 1
Available business days. If the line's busy, you'll usually get a call back within 24 hours.

Need specialist advice from an IBD nurse? Press option 2 to book a NurseLine appointment.

Find out more at the link in bio crohnsandcolitis.org.au/support/ibd-telephone-helplines

This service is not for urgent care. In an emergency, contact your doctor or go to your nearest emergency department.

04/10/2026

As the Live Fearless Challenge wraps up for another year, we want to say a huge thank you to our 2026 sponsors, and 💜

Your support this September helped make it possible for our community to come together, move, and raise funds for the more than 180,000 Australians living with IBD.

Thank you for backing this cause and standing with our community.

03/10/2026

Where you live shouldn't decide the care you get. 📍

Two people with the same IBD diagnosis can have very different experiences of care depending on their postcode. In a new article, Hobart gastroenterologist Dr Alex Elford looks at why people with Crohn's and colitis in regional Australia face longer waits, more travel and fewer specialist services, and what needs to change.

It draws on CCA's State of the Nation research, which shows IBD most often starts between the ages of 15 and 29, right when people are finishing study, starting work and building their lives.

Living outside a major city? We'd love to hear what's worked for you, and what hasn't. Share in the comments. 💜

Read the full article: lifesciencedaily.news/ibd-care-regional-australia/

Need support? Call our Helpline on 1800 138 029.

02/10/2026

IBD can feel isolating. The appointments, the flares, the planning around bathrooms, the explaining (or not explaining) to people who don't quite get it.

You don't have to do it alone.

CCA members are part of a national community of people living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, plus the families and carers who walk alongside them. People who understand without you needing to explain.

As a member, you'll:
💜 Read real stories from others living with IBD in our Inside Insight magazine
💜 Stay up to date with the latest news and research
💜 Add your voice to the push for better treatment and a cure
💜 Help build a stronger community for everyone living with IBD

"A significant step toward owning my disease and still feeling as though I belong was receiving my Can't Wait Card." (CCA member)

Membership is $50 a year, or $30 for concession holders. Some private health insurers offer a rebate on membership too, so it's worth checking with yours.

Join today via the link in our bio or here: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/how-to-help/membership/

01/10/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who took part in this year's Live Fearless Challenge! 💜💜💜💜💜💜

Together, this incredible community raised over $220,000 to support Australians living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It's an absolutely incredible result, and we couldn't be more grateful.

Your efforts will help fund essential research, resources, and services for the IBD community. We're deeply appreciative of your contributions throughout September, and we hope you found the month to be meaningful, enriching and fun!

If you'd like to give the Live Fearless Challenge one last push, there's still time - with donation pages staying open until mid-October!!!

Thank you so much again 💜💜💜💜💜💜💪💪💪💪💪

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Melbourne, VIC
3124

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+611800138029

Website

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