Coeliac Awareness Week 2025
March 13–20
Coeliac disease affects thousands of Australians—yet around 80% remain undiagnosed. This immune-based condition, triggered by gluten, damages the small intestine and causes systemic inflammation, leading to serious health complications if left untreated.
What is Coeliac Disease?
Coeliac disease is an immune-based condition where the ingestion of gluten—a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and oats*—triggers an immune response that damages the small intestine and causes inflammation in other areas of the body. This inflammation can lead to a range of symptoms, and if left untreated, serious long-term health problems can result.
*Note, pure oats are well tolerated by most people with coeliac disease.
Without a timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment, coeliac disease can cause the malabsorption of nutrients and increase the risk of other serious conditions, including osteoporosis, liver disease, infertility, and certain cancers.
Common Symptoms of Coeliac Disease
Coeliac disease presents differently in each person, making diagnosis challenging. Some individuals experience classic digestive symptoms, while others have neurological, skin, or even fertility issues. Some experience no obvious symptoms at all but still suffer internal damage.
Symptoms in Adults:
- Persistent gastrointestinal symptoms e.g. diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, flatulence/gas, cramping, bloating, abdominal pain, steatorrhea (fatty, floaty poo)
- Prolonged fatigue, weakness and lethargy
- Iron deficiency anaemia and/or other vitamin and mineral deficiencies
- Unexplained weight loss
- Severe or recurrent mouth ulcers
- Skin rashes such as dermatitis herpetiformis
Symptoms in Children:
- Faltering growth or failure to thrive
- Persistent bloating and stomach pain
- Chronic diarrhoea and/or constipation
- Irritability and behavioural issues
- Unexpected weight loss
- Prolonged fatigue
- Weak tooth enamel or dental defects
If you or someone you know experiences these symptoms, it’s time to take action.
For more information, visit Coeliac Australia
Our Commitment
We are proud of the delicious Gluten-Free range that we produce. Quality and taste are always front of mind when developing all of our new products.
Within our facility, we have a commercial kitchen completely dedicated to our gluten free range to ensure no cross contact. Our facility is HACCP certified. Our products are routinely lab tested for added measure, and every year we go through the process of having our full gluten free range endorsed by Coeliac Australia.
You can view our certificates here
