Crohn’s and Colitis Australia

Our Vision: No one suffers from IBD.

Our Purpose: To drive quality of care for our community by educating, supporting, increasing awareness, advocating and research.

For more than 30 years, Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (formerly the Australian Crohn’s and Colitis Association) has been making life more liveable for over 85,000 Australian men, women and children living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Crohn’s & Colitis Australia’s primary purpose is to provide support services, advice and encouragement to people suffering from 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 predominate IBDs, can be diagnosed at any age, though it is most commonly diagnosed in people aged between 15-35 years when education, career and family building are at a peak.

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

We rely on the generosity of volunteers, donors and community fundraising to continue our work.

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CCA operates with a small seven-person team out of its head office in Camberwell, Victoria.

Of all the decisions we make in our lifetime, writing your Will is amongst the most important. Leaving a gift in your will to Crohn’s & Colitis Australia will help us make a positive difference to people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, their family, friends and carers. If you would like further information – in the strictest confidence – about making or updating your will, please contact us via email or phone 1800 138 029.

As a supporter your donations help to provide research grants, raise awareness, offer support groups, supply a helpline, present information forums, deliver youth programs and much, much more.  Please donate today and continue to help CCA make life more liveable for the 80,000 Australians living with IBD, and their families. Click here to donate online.

For all current employment opportunities, please see our careers page.

Volunteers are an integral part of the CCA community and are located across Australia. By dedicating a few hours on a one-off or regular basis, our volunteers provide valued support to the IBD community. There are many ways to volunteer with Crohn’s & Colitis Australia based on your interests, experience or skills you have. Please see below for current volunteer opportunities, and  get in touch with us if you are interested in volunteering your time. We’d love to hear from you!

Email our Volunteer and Programs Coordinator for more information: support@crohnsandcolitis.com.au.