Crohn's & Colitis Australia

Crohn's & Colitis Australia Empowering people to live fearlessly while we help search for a cure of Crohn’s and colitis.
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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.

Week 1 of The Live Fearless Challenge has been a blast! What an incredible community you are 💜 Here's a small selection ...
09/09/2026

Week 1 of The Live Fearless Challenge has been a blast! What an incredible community you are 💜 Here's a small selection of our fav moments from the week that's been.

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Even in remission, something can still be happening beneath the surface.New research from and , published in Science, f...
09/09/2026

Even in remission, something can still be happening beneath the surface.

New research from and , published in Science, found that people with Crohn's or colitis who appear to be in remission can still show abnormal cell-death signalling in the bowel lining - and higher levels were linked to a greater risk of relapse.

Proud that gastroenterologist Dr Aysha Al-Ani, whose PhD was supported by a CCA top-up scholarship, is part of this work.

"Research like this helps us understand what may be happening beneath the surface, even when someone appears to be well," says CCA CEO Leanne Raven.

Read more: https://www.medicalrepublic.com.au/cell-death-signals-flag-ibd-relapse/128713

08/09/2026

With the Live Fearless Challenge here, we’ve asked gastroenterologist and associate professor for some tips on exercising safely and effectively with IBD.

In part 4 of the series, Reme discusses how much exercise is beneficial for people living with IBD.

Follow the series for some trusted advice, then join the Live Fearless challenge to put it all into practice.

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Week 1 of the Live Fearless Challenge: done! 💜550+ registered, over $110K raised, and 1,200+ hours of movement logged - ...
08/09/2026

Week 1 of the Live Fearless Challenge: done! 💜

550+ registered, over $110K raised, and 1,200+ hours of movement logged - this community never ceases to amaze us.

How's your week 1 been? What's your plan for week 2?

Let's keep going 💪

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Meet - living with Crohn's disease and moving her way this September 💜"I believe that living fearlessly gives me the c...
07/09/2026

Meet - living with Crohn's disease and moving her way this September 💜

"I believe that living fearlessly gives me the confidence to chase a life that is big and impactful and still includes my illness." Flic's go-to moves? Dancing in the living room, a stroll with her dog, and the odd weights sesh in front of the TV - plus beach walks with her pup and a good boogie with her headphones on.

We're in the think of the Live Fearless Challenge - if you've been thinking about donating, now's a great time to support the more than 180,000 Australians living with IBD.

Donate now: livefearlesschallenge.com.au

What a turnout in Adelaide this Saturday! Over 40 people braved a cold, windy morning to walk together for the Live Fear...
07/09/2026

What a turnout in Adelaide this Saturday! Over 40 people braved a cold, windy morning to walk together for the Live Fearless Challenge - proof that a bit of weather won't stop this community from moving.

Huge thanks to for organising the walk, and to the whole Trust Your Gut IBD Warriors of SA team, who have raised over $8,000 so far this September 💜

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Keep an eye on our page for other walks and events happening across the country this month - or let us know if you're organising your own, we'd love to hear about it!

Fundraise or donate now: livefearlesschallenge.com.au

This Sunday, a crew of incredible runners, walkers and wheelers are taking on the 2026 Transurban - and raising funds ...
07/09/2026

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

A huge shoutout to our top fundraisers so far:

🥇 Savannah Perry
🥈 Ash Michau
🥉 Kara Lingard

Every dollar raised goes towards supporting the more than 180,000 Australians living with IBD. Good luck to everyone taking on the 10km or 5km this Sunday - we're so proud of you all!

Want to support the CCA crew taking on Bridge to Brisbane?

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Painful joints, flares, fatigue, unpredictable urgency - living with IBD can make a regular exercise routine genuinely h...
06/09/2026

Painful joints, flares, fatigue, unpredictable urgency - living with IBD can make a regular exercise routine genuinely hard. But moderate movement, even during tougher periods, has still been shown to help. During a flare, that might mean shifting to low-impact activity, focusing on one muscle group at a time, and resting when your body tells you to.

There's no all-or-nothing here. Starting small and listening to your body counts as showing up.

Live Fearless Challengers - this is your reminder to get your moves in today - however small, it counts 💜

This September, our community is showing us exactly why they live fearlessly 💜From .crohns 's fight for better funding a...
06/09/2026

This September, our community is showing us exactly why they live fearlessly 💜

From .crohns 's fight for better funding and support, to Em's pride in her daughter's resilience, to Hannah's 30 years of living with Crohn's disease - every reason is different, but they all add up to the same thing: showing up, moving, and refusing to let IBD have the final say.

So we're asking - why do you live fearlessly?

Did you know IBD cost Australia $7.8 billion in 2025?That figure covers healthcare costs, lost productivity and the flow...
05/09/2026

Did you know IBD cost Australia $7.8 billion in 2025?

That figure covers healthcare costs, lost productivity and the flow-on impact on families and carers - and behind every dollar is a person navigating Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, often for life.

Numbers like this are why our advocacy work matters. The more we understand the true cost of IBD, the stronger the case for better funding, faster diagnosis and improved care.

Read the full State of the Nation in IBD report here: crohnsandcolitis.org.au/advocacy/our-projects/ibd-state-of-the-nation/

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