Cystic Fibrosis Australia

CF Standards of Care

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

The CF Standards of Care guidelines for Australia and New Zealand, primarily for health professionals but of interest to other people living with CF. Developed by the Australian Cystic Fibrosis Social Work Interest Group, published in on the Cystic Fibrosis Australia website. These guidelines are currently being updated in 2023. Read More

CF Nutrition Guidelines ANZ

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

CF Nutrition Guidelines for Australia and New Zealand, primarily for health professionals but of interest to other people living with CF. Published on the websites of Cystic Fibrosis Australia, Cystic Fibrosis NZ and Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand in 2021. Read More

CF Donut

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

CF Donut is a health portal from Cystic Fibrosis Australia that provides information about co-morbidities associated with CF across every bodily function. Read More

What is CF?

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

An overview of CF, who gets CF, treatment, diagnosis and carrier screening. Read More

Life with CF

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

An brief overview of living with CF from Cystic Fibrosis Australia, with link to CFA's CF Donut health portal. Read More

Climate Change and CF

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

A collection of information and articles about the impact of climate change, air pollution, and more on CF. Available via CFA's Facts, Figures and Publications page. Read More

Exercise and Sport

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Information on fluids in sport and eating and drinking during exercise. Available via CFA's Facts, Figures and Publications page. Read More

Current Treatments

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

A brief overview of current CF treatments, from physiotherapy to medications and lung transplant, with a reminder to always discuss treatment options with your healthcare team. Read More

Mental health

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

A collection of articles, resources and videos about CF, mental health and building resilience. Read More

Depression, Anxiety and CF

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Article from CFA on what the International mental health, depression and anxiety guidelines mean for for people living with CF. Includes a summary of the recommendations from guidelines for people with cystic fibrosis and parents who take care of children with CF to help understand the impact of CF on depression and anxiety. Read More