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LWWCF Insights Resources

Firefly Admin May 8, 2023

Sources of information and inspiration that aim to maximise your self-belief and capabilities so that you can Live Well with CF. These resources have been developed based on the experience of those living with CF as patients, carers and families, and informed by health professionals. Topics addressed are designed to help to foster agency, resilience, social support, belonging and connection, positive identity, adherence and self-management (with more topics coming soon). Read More

CFPhysio – for healthcare professionals

Paula Woodward April 28, 2023

Physiotherapy information and learning management system for healthcare professionals working with individuals with CF. Read More

CFPhysio – for people with CF and caregivers

Paula Woodward April 28, 2023

Information and resources about physiotherapy treatment and management for individuals with CF, parents and caregivers. 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

Living with CF for Parents and Other Carers

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

An article about emotional health and wellbeing and coping for carers of those with CF. There are downloadable factsheets, and links to find more detailed information or support activities. There are videos which highlight the lived experience of being a carer. 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

Carrier Screening and Diagnosis

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Factsheets on carrier screening and sweat testing. Read More

Living with CF for Adults

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

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