Offspring of a person with CF

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

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

Carer Skills – Social Connections

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

The Carer Gateway has a range of online skills courses to support wellbeing and understanding of legal responsibilities relating to the caring role. This module focuses on the impact of caring on your relationships with others and provides practical tips to increase social connectedness. Each free online self-paced learning modules takes 20–40 minutes to complete and you can download your responses to questions in the module to use as a resource and reminder. Read More

Lifeline Self Support Toolkit (beta)

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

The Lifeline Self Support Toolkit offers tools, techniques and information to help you to understand whatever challenges you’re going through and learn ways to self-manage your mental health and wellbeing. Read More

Health Direct

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

A government funded service providing quality health information, guidance and advice. Read More

Chronic Disease General Practitioner (GP) Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

These plans can be provided by your GP if you have a chronic medical condition. They help you to coordinate your care and provide subsidised access to multidisciplinary care including exercise physiology, dietetic and psychology services among others. Read More

Consumer Connect

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Consumer Connect is CFA's online platform for people with CF and their support networks to come together for support and knowledge sharing. Registration needed for full access. 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

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

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