Last updated: 1 September 2026

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Welcome to IBD Kids Australia.

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By accessing or using the IBD Kids Australia website, you agree to these Website Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.

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1. About this website

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IBD Kids Australia provides general information and resources about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for children, teenagers, parents, carers and families.

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Our aim is to make information about IBD easier to understand and help families feel more informed and supported.

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The information provided on this website is general information only. It is not medical advice and does not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

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Please read our Disclaimer for more information.

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2. Using our website

You may use the website for your personal, non-commercial purposes.

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You agree to use the website:

• Lawfully and responsibly.

• In a way that does not harm or interfere with the website or other users.

• Without attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its systems.

• Without introducing viruses, malicious code or other harmful material.

• Without using the website for fraudulent, abusive or unlawful purposes.

 

3. Children and teenagers

Some content on IBD Kids Australia is specifically designed for children and teenagers.

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Parents and carers are encouraged to help younger children navigate health information and to discuss health concerns with an appropriate healthcare professional.

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Children and teenagers should not use information on this website to make decisions about their medical treatment without involving a parent, carer or healthcare professional.

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4. Health information

IBD Kids Australia provides general educational information about IBD, including topics such as symptoms, diagnosis, medications, treatment, food, school, wellbeing and everyday life.

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The information is not intended to provide individual medical advice.

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You should speak with your child's doctor, gastroenterologist, IBD team, dietitian, pharmacist or another qualified healthcare professional about your individual circumstances.

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Do not start, stop or change medication or treatment based solely on information found on this website.

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5. Website content

We aim to provide information that is useful, accurate and understandable.

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However, medical information and recommendations can change over time, and we cannot guarantee that all information on the website will always be complete, current or suitable for every person.

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We may update, change or remove website content at any time.

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6. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the content on IBD Kids Australia belongs to IBD Kids Australia or is used with permission.

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This includes, but is not limited to:

• Written content.

• Articles and resources.

• Graphics and illustrations.

• Logos and branding.

• Website design and layout.

• Images created specifically for the website.

 

You may view, download or print material from the website for your own personal, non-commercial use.

 

You must not reproduce, modify, republish, distribute, sell or commercially use our content without our prior written permission.

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If you would like to reproduce or share our content, please contact us first.

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7. Sharing our content

We welcome families sharing links to IBD Kids Australia resources.

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You may share a link to one of our pages on social media or with friends and family, provided that the content is not presented in a misleading way and you do not suggest that you own or created the content.

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Please do not copy an entire article or resource and republish it elsewhere without permission.

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8. User submissions

If you contact us or voluntarily submit information, feedback, questions, stories or other material, you are responsible for ensuring that the information you provide is accurate and that you have the right to provide it.

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Please do not provide unnecessary identifying information about yourself, your child or another person.

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If you provide information about another person, including a child, you should have appropriate permission or authority to do so.

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We reserve the right to refuse, remove or edit submissions that we consider inappropriate, offensive, unlawful, misleading or unsuitable for the website.

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9. External links

Our website may contain links to other websites, organisations, resources or social media platforms.

These links are provided because we believe they may be useful to families.

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However, we do not control external websites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, availability, security or privacy practices.

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A link to an external website does not necessarily mean that IBD Kids Australia endorses that organisation, product, service or treatment.

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10. Website availability

We aim to keep IBD Kids Australia available and functioning properly.

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However, we cannot guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted or free from errors.

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We may temporarily suspend or restrict access to the website for maintenance, updates, security reasons or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

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11. Security

You must not attempt to interfere with the security or operation of the website.

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This includes attempting to gain unauthorised access to the website, its systems, accounts or data, or introducing malicious software or code.

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12. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, IBD Kids Australia is not responsible for loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, information provided through the website.

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This includes information relating to medical conditions, symptoms, treatments, medications, nutrition or other health matters.

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Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude, restrict or modify any rights or remedies that cannot legally be excluded, restricted or modified under Australian law.

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13. Indemnity

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to be responsible for any loss, damage, liability, cost or expense arising from your misuse of the website or your breach of these Terms of Use.

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14. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Website Terms of Use from time to time.

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When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

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Your continued use of the website after changes are published means that you accept the updated Terms of Use.

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15. Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia and applicable Commonwealth laws of Australia.

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Any disputes relating to these Terms or your use of the website will be subject to the applicable courts of New South Wales, Australia.

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16. Contact us

If you have any questions about these Website Terms of Use, please contact us:

 

IBD Kids Australia

Email: IBDKidsAustralia@gmail.com

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Our goal

IBD Kids Australia exists to make life with IBD a little easier for families.

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We encourage you to use our resources, share them with others and talk to your healthcare team about anything that relates to your child's health.

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