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Beam Cystic Fibrosis

Beam Cystic Fibrosis

Beam is an online resource that provides access to exercise programs tailored to the health needs of people with different health conditions, including a specific program for CF. It includes progressive programs, live and on-demand classes and community and motivational support. Monthly subscription is required after a 2-week free trial. Read More

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CF Source

CF Source

Information and resources about the science behind CF, how CF affects the body (symptoms) as well as tips on living with CF including daily routine, nutrition, exercise, sleep and travel. This website for consumers and health professionals is provided by Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Read More

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Australian Psychological Society

Australian Psychological Society

Information about psychology support services and how to find a local psychologist in your area. Read More

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Cystic Fibrosis Western Australia (CFWA)

Cystic 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

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF)

Cystic 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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Family planning

Family planning

A CFNZ guide for family planning for people with CF and their partners, including links to further information about genetics of CF, and support services. Read More

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Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand (CFNZ)

Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand (CFNZ)

CFNZ is the peak consumer body for people living with CF in New Zealand. They focus on support, research, funding, and advocacy. CFNZ manages the national CF data registry and leads the national research strategy. They have useful information about CF and living with CF, including supporting a family with CF, parenting a child with CF, family planning, CF at school and work, and travelling with CF. Read More

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Cystic Fibrosis Australia (CFA)

Cystic 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

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Cystic Fibrosis South Australia (CFSA)

Cystic 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

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Cystic Fibrosis Community Care (CFCC)

Cystic 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

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