Australian IBD organisations

Meet the healthcare professionals who support your child’s IBD care, from gastroenterologists and specialist nurses to dietitians, mental health professionals and GPs.

Learn how Section 504 Plans and IEPs can support students with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis in the USA, including school accommodations, bathroom access, attendance flexibility, missed work and how to request support.

Discover IBD organisations and support networks in the USA for children, teenagers and families living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, including national charities, parent support groups, online communities and paediatric resources.

Learn how to fill your child’s IBD prescriptions in the USA, understand pharmacy labels, organise refills, use specialty pharmacies, and navigate insurance requirements to help avoid interruptions to treatment.

Learn about the healthcare professionals involved in your child’s IBD care in the USA, what each person does, and how they work together to support your child’s health and wellbeing.

Learn how children with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can access biologic treatments in Australia. Understand specialist assessments, PBS approval requirements, hospital infusions, at-home injections, treatment costs and ongoing monitoring.

Discover Camp Fearless, a youth camp run by Crohn’s & Colitis Australia for teenagers living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Find out what to expect, how young people can connect with others who understand life with IBD, and where to find information about upcoming camps.

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.

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.

Understanding the NHS, your child’s IBD care team, treatment options, hospital appointments, school support and accessing healthcare services across the UK.

Learn how the US school system supports children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, including Section 504 Plans, classroom accommodations, bathroom access, medication, school absences and educational support.

Learn how insurance approval works for children’s Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis treatments in the USA. Understand prior authorisation, medication denials, appeals and practical steps families can take to help avoid delays in their child’s care.

Learn how to recognise worsening IBD symptoms in your child, when to contact their healthcare team, and when to seek urgent or emergency medical care in the USA.

A guide to finding a pediatric IBD specialist in the USA, including where to look, what to ask, understanding referrals and insurance, and finding the right medical team for your child.

Learn how to keep your child safe while taking medication for Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Discover why regular blood tests matter, how to reduce infection risks, which vaccination precautions to know, why sun protection is important, and which side effects to watch for.

Learn how the MLAK key can help children with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis access compatible locked public toilets across Australia. Find out how to apply, what it costs, where to use it, and how to make outings and family trips a little less stressful.

Learn what to expect if your child with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis needs hospital care in Australia, including emergency care, hospital admissions, treatment, what to bring, discharge planning, and support for families.

Learn about IBD medications in Australia, including mesalazine, steroids, azathioprine, biologics, the PBS, medication costs, prescriptions, hospital medicines and what parents need to know about managing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in children.

Learn about biologic medications and infusion treatments for children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in the USA, including how they work, what to expect, side effects, costs, and insurance coverage.

Explore IBD camps, youth programs and activities in the USA for children and teenagers with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, including Camp Oasis, virtual camps, support groups and opportunities to make friends.

Understand the costs of managing Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis in the USA. Learn about specialist appointments, tests, hospital visits, medications, deductibles, copays and coinsurance, plus practical ways to manage medical bills and find financial assistance.

Learn how doctors in the USA choose IBD medications for children, including the factors that influence treatment decisions, different medication options, and how your child’s individual needs guide their care.

Explore mental health and emotional support options for Australian children with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis and their families. Learn how to find psychologists, access Medicare rebates, connect with free counselling services, and support your child’s emotional wellbeing at home and school.

Understand medication costs for children with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis in Australia. Learn about PBS prescription prices, concession cards, the PBS Safety Net, specialist treatments and practical ways to manage ongoing medication expenses.

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.

Understand how Medicare works for children with IBD in Australia, including specialist rebates, public and private hospital costs, subsidised medications, Medicare Safety Nets, and ways to manage out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.

Understand how the Australian healthcare system works for children with IBD, including Medicare, public and private healthcare, GP referrals, paediatric gastroenterologists, hospitals, medications, healthcare costs and finding IBD services across Australia

Learn how schools in the USA can support students with IBD who miss school due to flare-ups, medical appointments or hospital stays, including managing missed assignments, requesting extensions and accessing educational accommodations.

Discover emotional and mental health support for children and teenagers with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis in the USA, including therapy, peer support groups, school counselling and resources to help families navigate life with IBD.

Learn how health insurance works in the USA for children with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Explore employer-sponsored plans, private insurance, Medicaid and CHIP, and understand coverage, medication costs, deductibles and financial assistance.

Understand what to expect from IBD appointments, medical tests, and ongoing monitoring in the USA, including how to prepare, track results, and coordinate your child’s care.

Explore financial assistance available to Australian families caring for a child with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Learn about carer payments, medication subsidies, Medicare Safety Nets, travel assistance, government benefits and support services that may help reduce the financial burden.

Discover how the free National Public Toilet Map can help families affected by Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis find public toilets across Australia. Learn how to search nearby facilities, check opening hours and accessibility, plan trips, and find toilets that require an MLAK key.

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.

Learn how to find a paediatric gastroenterologist in Australia, get a referral, understand public and private specialist care, and access the right support for your child living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.