Child with CF

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

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

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

Missing School

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Missing School aims to keep seriously sick children connected to school through information, research, resources and advocacy. Read More

National Disability Coordination Officer Program

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

NDCO provides information and resources for those interested in accessing and participating in study and work and disclosing a disability as a student or employee. Read More

National Disability Insurance Agency

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

The National Disability Insurance Agency is an independent agency that implements the national Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) which provides access to support for those living with a significant, permeant disability in Australia. Read More

Ronald McDonald Learning Program

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

The Ronald McDonald Learning Program assists school-aged children with serious illnesses and injuries to catch up on missed education following treatment and recovery. They provide a suite of educational support services, including therapy sessions and one-on-one tutorials, tailored to students’ individual needs. Read More