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Government Subsidies

Government Subsidies

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

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Airway Clearance

Airway Clearance

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

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CF Comorbidities

CF Comorbidities

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

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About CF

About CF

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

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CF Diagnosis

CF Diagnosis

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

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Genetic Carrier Screening

Genetic Carrier Screening

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

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Living with CF for Adults

Living with CF for Adults

Information about airway clearance, exercise, nutrition, emotional wellbeing, medications and procedures, comorbidities and complications, infection and prevention control, hospital support, fertility and parenting with CF, employment and travel. Read More

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Carrier Screening and Diagnosis

Carrier Screening and Diagnosis

Factsheets on carrier screening and sweat testing. Read More

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CF Standards of Care

CF Standards of Care

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

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CF Nutrition Guidelines ANZ

CF Nutrition Guidelines ANZ

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

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