Adolescent with CF

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

General Health

Paula Woodward March 23, 2023

Factsheets on exercise for children and adults, smoking, summertime and CF and toilet training for toddlers. 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

Airway Clearance

Firefly Admin March 22, 2023

Factsheets on airway clearance techniques, autogenic drainage, baby PEP, huff and cough, MPD and percussion, physio tips for toddlers, physio routines and organisation, positive expiratory pressure. Read More

CF Comorbidities

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Factsheets on bowel health, bone health, bronchiectasis, CF-related diabetes, continence, dehydration, DIOS, haemoptysis, meconium ileus, pneumothorax and reflux. Read More

About CF

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Information about CF genes, how you get CF, symptoms, treatment and infection control. Read More

CF Diagnosis

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Information about newborn screening, sweat testing, late diagnosis, supports and other useful resources. Read More

Genetic Carrier Screening

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Information about carrier screening, what it is and useful contacts. Read More

Living with CF for Children

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Information about airway clearance, exercise, nutrition, medications and procedures, infection and prevention control, comorbidities and complications, emotional wellbeing, behavioural support, the CF clinic and hospital, school and day-care, travel and general health. Read More

Living with CF for Young People

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Information about managing CF, airway clearance, exercise, nutrition, medications and procedures, comorbidities and complications, infection and prevention control, hospital support, emotional wellbeing, sexual health, school and work and travel. Read More