On joining ACCAQ, members will receive an extensive kit of literature which includes the following:
Booklets
Surgery & IBD
Drugs & IBD
Nutrition & diet & IBD
Food & IBD
Glossary of terms (unavailable; to be revised)
Fertility/Pregnancy (unavailable; to be revised)
Leaflets
Questions & answers about complications in IBD
Questions & answers about emotional factors in IBD
Questions & answers about diet & nutrition in IBD
CD & UC - A guide for children & teenagers - provided only where relevant
CD & UC - A teacher's guide - provided only where relevant
Australian paediatric & adolescent IBD database project (APAID) - provided only where relevant
Nutrition & Crohn's disease: Ensure Plus - provided only to those diagnosed with Crohn's
Nutrition in Crohn's disease: Modulen IBD - provided only to those diagnosed with Crohn's
Consumer Health Rights
VSL#3: A high potency probiotic
Information sheets/items
Covering letter & details of membership
Services provided by ACCAQ
Picture/guide of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Problem solving & taking control
When to call doctor
What is a barium meal/barium enema/colonoscopy/endoscopy
Library list & conditions for borrowing
Superannuation & Insurance Advice Service
Fridge magnet detailing the ACCAQ freecall helpline number
The most recent quarterly newsletter
Booklist of publications for purchase
A research project information sheet & registration form: 'Looking at the causes of IBD'
Booklet information & order form: 'Endoscopy' (patient information) & 'The Good Bowel Habit - Pelvic Floor Function and the Bowel - managing constipation and incontinence
ACCA National Magazine
Other information may be added from time to time and includes details of meetings and other ACCAQ activities, research projects and clinical trials.
Membership can be applied for by downloading and completing the application form and sending it to ACCAQ Inc. at PO Box 497, Buddina Qld 4575, Australia.