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Lifeline
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
Read MoreCystic Fibrosis Western Australia (CFWA)
CFWA is the peak body for all people living with CF in Western Australia. They provide a comprehensive range of services, in home support, resources, education and advocacy. They engage in and support national research. the CFWA website includes heaps of resources and factsheets about living with CF as well as stories from the CF community. Read More
Read MoreCarerHelp
CarerHelp provides access to high quality information and resources to help you feel informed, prepared and supported if you are caring for someone who is seriously ill. The website can connect you to services, help you to engage with healthcare teams and look after yourself. Read More
Read MoreCystic Fibrosis Australia (CFA)
CFA is the peak consumer body for people living with CF in Australia. They focus on collaborative programmes, research, funding, partnerships and advocacy. CFA encourages cohesion amongst the state and territory bodies, manages the national CF data registry, leads the national research program, conducts a biennial CF conference and supports the quality improvement program. They have useful information about CF, living with CF, and mental health on their website as well as links to CF-Donut (information about CF and comorbidities) and Consumer Connect. Read More
Read MoreCystic Fibrosis South Australia (CFSA)
CFSA is the peak body for all people living with CF in South Australia. CFSA provides access to information, support services, advocacy, education and practical support. They also contribute to national research. They have information about CF and living with CF on their website. Read More
Read MoreCystic Fibrosis Community Care (CFCC)
CFCC promotes awareness of CF and provides support, advocacy and information to the CF community across NSW and VIC. They also fund medical research. CFCC provide direct services and have a range of information and resources on their website about CF and living with CF. They also have specific websites for parents of a newly diagnosed child with CF (see CF Baby Steps: http://www.cysticfibrosisbabysteps.org.au/) and for young people and adults living with CF (see CFStrong: https://cfstrong.org.au/). Read More
Read MoreCystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF)
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a US-based organisation that offers a variety of information about CF and managing CF, health and wellness, nutrition, family life, travel, treatment and care. Their rich community blog offers stories from a wide range of people living with CF. Bear in mind the content is written for a US audience - especially around insurance and treatment costs. Read More
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