Child with CF

Comfort kids | For kids

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

The Comfort Kids For Kids page includes links to resources websites to help children and their families prepare for hospital procedures and hospital stays. There are also a series of coping activities for children aged 7-11 years to assist with anxiety. Read More

Comfort Kids | Toolkit for families

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

The Comfort Kids Toolkit for families provides links to written information and videos about how to help your child with medical tests and procedures including what to expect and relaxation techniques. Read More

My Health Record

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

A national, online health record system that provides a secure summary of your health information. You control what goes into it and you can share it with healthcare professionals. Read More

The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement provides education, training and services for those working in grief and bereavement as well as support services and a referral service. Read More

Lung Foundation Australia

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

The Lung Foundation of Australia provides services, information and resources, webinars and a service directory for people with lung disease. 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

Make-A-Wish

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Make-A-Wish create life-changing wishes for critically ill children. Wishes complement medical treatment, working to calm, distract and inspire. Wishes deliver both an immediate boost and long lasting effect on the lives of sick kids, their families and communities. Read More

Lifeline

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Lifeline is a national charity providing access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services for all Australians experiencing emotional distress. From the website you can connect in a variety of ways to a trained Crisis Supporter, also there are video stories, and resources. Read More

Starlight Children’s Foundation

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Starlight works alongside clinicians using play, social connection and creativity to support children and young people in hospital to positively change their healthcare experience. 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