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Australian School Resources

Practical information and support to help students with IBD thrive at school.

School camps, excursions and sport

Learn how Australian schools can help children with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis participate in camps, excursions and sport. Discover practical tips for planning medication, ensuring toilet access, managing symptoms and working with teachers to keep activities safe and inclusive.

School support plans & adjustments

Learn how Australian schools can support students with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis through individual support plans, toilet access, flexible deadlines, adjustments during flares, and help with absences. Includes guidance for working with your child’s school and a link to our free IBD School Support Plan download.

School attendance & catching up on learning

Learn how to manage school absences caused by IBD flares, medical appointments and hospital stays. Discover practical ways to catch up on schoolwork, arrange flexible deadlines, support recovery and help your child return to the classroom with confidence.

IBD and Australian schools

Learn how Australian schools can support students with IBD, including toilet access, absences, fatigue, medication, exams, schoolwork, sport, excursions and reasonable adjustments for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
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Healthcare

Understand how IBD care works in Australia, including Medicare, specialists and seeing an IBD team.

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Medications

Information about IBD medications in Australia, including PBS and access to treatments.

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School

Resources to support children and teens with IBD in Australian schools.

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Support

Find Australian organisations, support networks and useful contacts.

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Important Information
IBD Kids provides general health information and resources for education and support.  Our content does not replace advise from your child's doctor or healthcare team. Always seek professional medical advice for individual concerns.

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If your child is seriously unwell or you think they need urgent medical attention, seek medical care immediately.

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