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Comfort Kids | Toolkit for families

Comfort Kids | Toolkit for families

The Comfort Kids Toolkit for families provides links to written information and videos about how to help your child with medical tests and procedures including what to expect and relaxation techniques. Read More

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Comfort kids | For kids

Comfort kids | For kids

The Comfort Kids For Kids page includes links to resources websites to help children and their families prepare for hospital procedures and hospital stays. There are also a series of coping activities for children aged 7-11 years to assist with anxiety. Read More

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Comfort kids | Health professionals

Comfort kids | Health professionals

Comfort Kids for health Professionals page provides Workshops, lists guidelines and provides further links to a variety of education resources, podcasts and training activities to support professional development and best practice in procedural pain management. Read More

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Health Direct

Health Direct

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

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CF Baby Steps

CF Baby Steps

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

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CFStrong

CFStrong

CFStrong is designed to inform and educate young people and adults have CF or know someone with CF. The content covers a broad range of articles, conversations and personal stories. Choose to view content as a Young Person or Adult with CF. Topics include: Lifestyle, Medical, Wellbeing, Community. 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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Chronic Disease General Practitioner (GP) Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements

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

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

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National Disability Insurance Agency

National Disability Insurance Agency

The National Disability Insurance Agency is an independent agency that implements the national Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) which provides access to support for those living with a significant, permeant disability in Australia. Read More

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Medicare

Medicare

Medicare is the Australian system that provides access to a range of health services including lower cost GP visits, prescriptions and free care in public hospitals. You need to register online to access Medicare services. When you turn 15 you can apply for your own Medicare card. Read More

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