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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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Travelling with CF

Travelling with CF

A collection of CFNZ resources for people with CF and carers about safe travel with CF, including information about climate and destination, infection control, medication and equipment, and more. Links available for more information. Read More

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Kids Help Line

Kids Help Line

Kids Helpline is Australia’s free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people 5-25 years old. Read More

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CF at school

CF at school

A collection of CFNZ resources for teachers and schools, parents and young children (such as siblings, class mates, and friends), explaining how to support a child with CF at school. Read More

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Supporting a family with CF

Supporting a family with CF

This CFNZ resource is for friends and family who would like to know some practical and emotional ways to support someone they know with a child with CF. This includes a link to A guide to cystic fibrosis for family, whānau and friends. 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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ReachOut

ReachOut

ReachOut helps young people access mental health support. They provide online mental health support, peer support, information and resources for young people, parents, carers and teachers. Read More

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