Adolescent with CF

CFStrong: Mental Wellbeing for Young People

Firefly Admin May 8, 2023

Information and resources about mental wellbeing, available on the CFStrong website, including mental health, managing treatments, and self-advocacy. . CFStrong includes stories from people living with CF who share their experience. Read More

CFStrong: Social Wellbeing for Young People

Firefly Admin May 8, 2023

Information and resources about social health and wellbeing, available on the CFStrong website, including social health, friendships, adolescent and young adult challenges and relationships. Read More

CFStrong: Physical Wellbeing for Young People

Firefly Admin May 8, 2023

Information and resources about physical wellbeing, available on the CFStrong website, including the role for exercise and fitness, and managing CF treatments. CFStrong includes stories from people living with CF who share their experience. Read More

CFStrong: Financial Wellbeing

Firefly Admin May 8, 2023

Information and resources about financial wellbeing, available on the CFStrong website. CFStrong includes stories from people living with CF who share their experience. Read More

CFStrong: Growth Mindset

Firefly Admin May 8, 2023

Information and resources about growth mindset, finding your voice and self-advocacy, available on the CFStrong website. Read More

CFStrong: Travel Medication Checklist

Firefly Admin May 8, 2023

CFStrong medication and supplies checklist, so you don’t forget anything you need for managing your CF during your next trip. Read More

Time management

Firefly Admin May 8, 2023

This information provides some tips on prioritising tasks, controlling procrastination and managing commitments in order to better manage time. This fact sheet is available via the CFStrong website. Read More

Why you need a GP

Firefly Admin May 8, 2023

This information covers some of the reasons to have a GP and considerations when choosing a GP for a person with CF. This fact sheet is available via the CFStrong website. Read More

Hospital

Firefly Admin May 8, 2023

CFWA provides various factsheets for people with CF, carers, and family. This includes information on first hospital admission, and managing procedures in babies, toddlers and children (see Hospital section). Links to other resources are also provided. Read More

Infection Control

Firefly Admin May 8, 2023

CFWA provides various factsheets for people with CF, carers, and family. This includes information on cepacia, common infections, Pseudomonas, immunizations, infection and prevention control and the flu. (See infection control section) Read More