Chronic Illness Alliance website
This website contains information about the Chronic Illness Alliance Incorporated, its member organisations and resources for people living with a chronic illness. All comments and suggestions are welcome and requested.
We are often asked for a definition of chronic illness, so here is the one we prefer:
"…an illness that is permanent or lasts a long time. It may get slowly worse over time. It may lead to death, or it may finally go away. It may cause permanent changes to the body. It will certainly affect the person's quality of life."
The Chronic Illness Alliance has 39 member organisations, both state and national. The aim of the Alliance is to build a better focus in health policy and health services for all people with chronic illnesses. It does this through education and research projects.
Site updated on: March 29, 2008
