On 16 May 2025, we marked International Coeliac Disease Awareness Day—a reminder that coeliac disease touches 1 in 70 Australians, yet four out of five remain undiagnosed.
If you missed the day, you can still catch up and share our free resources designed for parents, teachers and community groups:
- Testing & Diagnosis of Coeliac Disease in Children
https://coeliac.org.au/article/testing-and-diagnosis-of-coeliac-disease-in-children/ - Coeliac Disease in Children – living well after diagnosis
https://coeliac.org.au/learn/coeliac-disease-in-children/ - Chronic Disease Management (incl. for children) – GP care‑plan guide
https://coeliac.org.au/article/chronic-disease-management-including-for-children/ - Fact sheet: Coeliac Disease in Learning Environments (PDF) – practical tips for classrooms and canteens
(link coming soon) - Children’s Meal Guide (4–11 yrs) (PDF)
https://coeliac.org.au/wp-content/uploads/file-asset/ChildrenMealGuide411years3.pdf - Children’s Meal Guide (12–18 yrs) (PDF)
https://coeliac.org.au/wp-content/uploads/file-asset/ChildrenMealGuide1218years3.pdf
Please pass these on to your school, sports club or community group and tag @CoeliacAustralia with #InternationalCoeliacDiseaseAwarenessDay so we can help spread the word.
Information shared today means healthier kids tomorrow. 💚
Thank you!