Welcome
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis affect more than 70,000 Australians. Crohn's & Colitis Australia support the Crohn's and colitis community with a focus on confidential support programs including education, advocacy, counselling, increasing awareness and generating and utilising funds for research.
| Join in the fun at our VIC Youth Camp this April, 2012 We are giving all CCA members in Victoria aged between 13 and 18 the opportunity to enjoy a FREE adventure camp in Mout Martha, VIC. All meals, accommodation and activities are included. Find out more here |
Chronic on Tonic
If you missed Luke Escombe, musical comedian living with Crohn’s segment on living with a chronic illness on the ABC show "Tonic" - check it out here
New Hope for Crohn's
Professor Rupert Leong and his team at Sydney's Bankstown Hospital will be one of seven research centres taking part in a ground breaking new worldwide study to assess a potential new treatment for Crohn's disease.
Find out more and see the Channel 9 evening new report here.
Katrina from The Block Donates Hot Seat Winnings to CCA
The Block contestants Katrina Chambers and her sister, Amie, won the celebrity edition of Channel 9’s Hot Seat, picking up $10,000 for their charity of choice, CCA. Katrina who has Crohn's was determined to turn her illness into a positive by speaking openly about her health battles in an effort to raise awareness of the condition.
Read the full story here.
Can't Wait Campaign
CCA's Can't Wait campaign aims to raise awareness of Crohn's and Colitis and the needs of the people living with the conditions. Retailers are invited to support the campaign by displaying CCA window stickers that advise CCA members their Can't Wait Card is accepted at that venue.
CCA is still receiving many positive responses about the TV ad, which appeared on all commercial channels for several months. If you haven’t seen the ad, you can still do so by visiting the Can’t Wait website cantwait.net.au. Visitors to the site can also donate to the campaign to get retailers to acknowledge the CCA Can’t Wait card, and provide access to their toilet facilities.
CCA is also spreading the message by distributing thousands of postcards promoting the Can't Wait theme. Click here to view the e-card. Forward the link to family and friends, encouraging them to donate to the campaign.