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LWWCF Insights Resources

Firefly Admin May 8, 2023

Sources of information and inspiration that aim to maximise your self-belief and capabilities so that you can Live Well with CF. These resources have been developed based on the experience of those living with CF as patients, carers and families, and informed by health professionals. Topics addressed are designed to help to foster agency, resilience, social support, belonging and connection, positive identity, adherence and self-management (with more topics coming soon). Read More

LWWCF Insights: Defining Living Well with CF

Firefly Admin May 8, 2023

Sources of information and inspiration developed based on the experience of those living with CF as patients, carers and families, and informed by health professionals, that aim to maximise your self-belief and capabilities so that you can Live Well with CF. This resource considers what it means to live well with CF by making time to understand yourself, your strengths, needs, goals and priorities. It provides a 5-step process to guide you through self-reflection and planning as you start your journey towards living well with CF. Read More

LWWCF Insights: Managing Daily Care (Adherence)

Firefly Admin May 8, 2023

Sources of information and inspiration developed based on the experience of those living with CF as patients, carers and families, and informed by health professionals, that aim to maximise your self-belief and capabilities so that you can Live Well with CF. This resource addresses the topic of maximising adherence to treatment and managing daily care. It provides a 5-step process to guide you through self-reflection and planning as you start your journey towards living well with CF. Read More

LWWCF Insights: Living Well Worksheet

Firefly Admin May 8, 2023

The Living Well Worksheet has been developed as a practical tool you can use to help you work through any of the LWWCF Insights topics and resources, or other area of life where you want to make a positive change. or reach a goal. It is available as an interactive PDF form that you can complete as you work through the steps described in the LWWCF Insights resources. Read More

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Paula Woodward March 23, 2023

A detailed resource on a range of aspects of mental health and wellbeing for the parents of children with CF. It includes descriptive information, stories from other parents to read and watch, as well as links to organisations that can help with further information. Read More

Government Subsidies

Firefly Admin March 22, 2023

A summary of information about concessions and subsidies offered by the federal and Queensland Government, from heating, gas and electricity rebates to Centrelink and Medicare rebates The article provides direct links to relevant pages on the relevant websites. Read More

Living with CF for Parents and Other Carers

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

An article about emotional health and wellbeing and coping for carers of those with CF. There are downloadable factsheets, and links to find more detailed information or support activities. There are videos which highlight the lived experience of being a carer. Read More

International Committee for Mental Health in CF Guidelines

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

International guidelines for best-practice mental health care in CF, published in 2016 by the Intenrational Committee for Mental Health in CF, a partnership between Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and European Cystic Fibrosis Society. Provides consensus statements for screening and treating depression and anxiety. This document is primarily for health professionals but of interest to other people living with CF. Read More

Work and CF

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

This useful article and accompanying factsheet covers some great questions to consider when thinking about employment. This would be a useful prompt to discuss adjustments with a potential employer, and there is a section of information specifically for the employer to understand CF. Read More

Jobs for people with cystic fibrosis

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

An article that answers frequently asked questions focusing on people living with CF and considerations around work. Read More