CF – Page 4 – Living Well With Cystic Fibrosis

Carrier Screening

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

An overview of CF carrier screening, costs involved, and a link to CFQLD's carrier screening information card. Read More

The Australian Social Work Clinical Practice Guidelines 2017

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Guidelines for Social Work in Cystic Fibrosis, primarily for health professionals but of interest to other people living with CF. These guidelines provide recommendations for social work practice at development stages across the lifespan of CF. These recommendations endeavour to accommodate the needs of each individual patient and the practices and systems of each CF care centre. These guidelines are accessible to all via the CFStrong website. Read More

Current Treatments

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

A brief overview of current CF treatments, from physiotherapy to medications and lung transplant, with a reminder to always discuss treatment options with your healthcare team. Read More

Exercise and Sport

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Information on fluids in sport and eating and drinking during exercise. Available via CFA's Facts, Figures and Publications page. Read More

Climate Change and CF

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

A collection of information and articles about the impact of climate change, air pollution, and more on CF. Available via CFA's Facts, Figures and Publications page. Read More

Life with CF

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

An brief overview of living with CF from Cystic Fibrosis Australia, with link to CFA's CF Donut health portal. Read More

What is CF?

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

An overview of CF, who gets CF, treatment, diagnosis and carrier screening. Read More

CF Donut

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

CF Donut is a health portal from Cystic Fibrosis Australia that provides information about co-morbidities associated with CF across every bodily function. Read More

CF Baby Steps

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

CF Baby Steps provides a collection of resources for families of newborn babies following CF diagnosis. It has been developed through collaboration between CFCC, the Royal Children's Hospital and Monash Children's Hospital, in conjunction with parents. It includes articles on a range of topics, parents sharing their experience, and information about emotional support. Read More

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