Become a Member
We encourage anyone diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis and/or their family and friends to take up membership with CCA. We receive no government funding, and rely on membership fees, donations, sponsorship and community fundraising to continue our important work.
Your membership will enable CCA to continue to provide more services, develop support programs and fund research for the benefit of the Crohn's and colitis community in Australia.
Member Benefits
As a member of CCA you are part of a caring community and have access to exclusive benefits. Some of these are outlined below.
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For those in regional areas of Australia who are unable to attend support groups, CCA also offers telephone support and counselling. Our peer support program allows for those living with IBD to be matched to someone who has had similar experiences. This allows both parties to share advice and disease management strategies, as well as support and friendship during tough times. |
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The Inside Story: A Toolkit for Living Well with IBD
This comprehensive information kit is an extensive resource including information on more than 20 different topics that can directly affect people living with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis. There are contributions from medical experts and it includes the latest detailed information regarding diet and nutrition, medications, surgery, emotional factors, children and IBD etc. This 160-page information kit is the first Australian publication of its kind.
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Magazine
The magazine Inside Insight.
This magazine is available in electronic or hard-copy formant for
members only. The magazine features news stories on latest research,
personal stories and tips on lifestyle strategies.
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Secure Chat Forum
Our member-only section features current and back issues of the magazine, an electronic version of The Inside Story, the most frequently asked questions, and our social media section, which includes an online chat forum as well as Facebook groups. Upon joining, you will be issued with a password that can be changed when you first logon.
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Can't Wait Card
As a CCA member you will be issued a Can't Wait card requesting urgent use of toilet facilities. We encourage members to present this card and ask that it be recognised.
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National Camps
CCA is now offering camps for children and youth with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. To date we have held camps in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, with camps planned for every state in Australia. All camps are provided free of charge to CCA members. Members will be notified when camps are being held.
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National Support Groups
CCA offers support groups with trained facilitators nationwide. Support groups are an environment where everyone can contribute, and where everyone can receive empathy, support and understanding. As a member of CCA you will have access to the full list of available support groups.
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National IBD Forums
We continue to conduct IBD Forums across Australia offering members the opportunity to hear speakers across a range of topics, including medical information as well as personal management strategies to help live well with IBD. As a member you will receive a personal notification when one is being held in your state.
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Superannuation, insurance and legal advice
This service continues to be provided free of charge by Maurice Blackburn lawyers, who have now helped many CCA members over the years.
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Membership Applications or Renewals
POST
Please make out cheques and money orders to CCA.
FAX
PHONE
Memberships can be paid for over the phone via VISA or Mastercard by phoning 1800 138 029
Note: If you are joining from a country other than Australia, please ensure your cheque is made out in Australian Dollars.
Membership is current from 1st July to 30th June each year. All information collected by CCA is only used to assist the association in achieving it's objectives. Information that could identify any individual will not be released or disclosed to any persons or organisations without your consent, unless required by law.
