A Gluten Free Podcast

5 in 5 With Coeliac Australia: January 2023 Edition - Kids With Coeliac Disease for Coeliac Awareness Week 2023 & Gluten Threshold Study

Ben Hampton Season 1 Episode 59

A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 59

In this January 2023 edition of 5 in 5, I’m joined by Penny Dellsperger, Health Advocacy Officer, and Emily Manaco, Marketing Specialist from Coeliac Australia. We discuss the latest news, campaigns, and resources designed to support the coeliac community, with a special focus on families and children living gluten free.

What We’ll Cover:

  • Emily shares the official theme for Coeliac Awareness Week 2023
  • An overview of the upcoming March edition of The Australian Coeliac Magazine
  • A call to Coeliac Australia members to share their personal stories, tips, and experiences of living with a child diagnosed with coeliac disease
  • Penny introduces new resources and materials for parents available on the Coeliac Australia website
  • Details about the Gluten Threshold Study currently underway at Wesley Medical Research Institute

Important Links:

  • Register your interest for the Gluten Threshold Study at Wesley Research Centre
  • Contact The Australian Coeliac Magazine editor: editor@coeliac.org.au
  • Learn more about Coeliac Awareness Week 2023
  • Visit the Coeliac Australia Website

About Coeliac Australia:

Coeliac Australia is the national registered charity supporting Australians living with coeliac disease and related conditions requiring a strict gluten free diet. They offer membership services, education, support, and advocate for increased awareness and research. Their mission includes improving diagnosis rates, enhancing patient support, and fostering awareness within the medical community, food industry, and broader public.

A Message from Coeliac Australia:

Coeliac Australia invites members to share first-person stories about their child’s diagnosis journey:

  • How did your family discover the diagnosis?
  • What challenges did you face?
  • How has life changed since adopting a gluten free lifestyle?

They are also seeking stories and tips for a traveling with kids feature in the March issue of The Australian Coeliac magazine. If you’d like to contribute, please contact editor@coeliac.org.au.

Get in Touch:

I’d love to hear from you—reach out anytime!

  • Instagram: @a.gffamily
  • Email: aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com

You can also find my regular column, Gluten Free Dad, in The Australian Coeliac magazine, published quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.

Disclaimer:

This podcast shares personal experiences and opinions for educational and community support purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.