Adult with CF

Starlight | Livewire

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Livewire is Starlight's program for young people (12-20) living with a serious illness, disability or chronic health condition. Delivered in hospital and online, it aims to connect young people and help them to manage the stress, anxiety and isolation of hospital and serious illness. Read More

Grief Line

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Griefline provides free phone counselling support services to individuals and families who are experiencing loss and grief. They also offer resources, online forums and support groups. Read More

Australian Health Directory

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

A directory that can help you to find a local health professional, general practitioner or health service. Read More

Australian Human Rights Commission

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Information on human rights in Australia including children's rights, disability rights, rights for diverse community and health and workplace rights. Read More

Australian Psychological Society

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Information about psychology support services and how to find a local psychologist in your area. Read More

Centrelink

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Centrelink provides a range of services and benefits for Australian’s at times of change. These include Newstart Allowance, Sickness Allowance, Disability Support Pensions, Mobility Allowance and the Health Care Card. If you are eligible for a Health Care Card you can access services including bulk billing for GP appointments, greater Medicare rebates and cheaper prescriptions among others. Read More

Department of Health

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Information about the health system, health care, health conditions and supports like General Practitioner (GP) Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements that are available to support your health and wellbeing and access to physical and mental health care. Read More

Fair Work Commission

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Australia’s national workplace relations tribunal that provides information about workplace law, rights and responsibilities. Read More

Health Engine

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Health Engine is a website that helps people navigate the Australia health care system. It includes searching for general practitioners and other health professionals and services in your local area as well as finding available appointments. Read More

Medicare

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Medicare is the Australian system that provides access to a range of health services including lower cost GP visits, prescriptions and free care in public hospitals. You need to register online to access Medicare services. When you turn 15 you can apply for your own Medicare card. Read More