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CF Standards of Care
The CF Standards of Care guidelines for Australia and New Zealand, primarily for health professionals but of interest to other people living with CF. Developed by the Australian Cystic Fibrosis Social Work Interest Group, published in on the Cystic Fibrosis Australia website. These guidelines are currently being updated in 2023. Read More
Read MoreThe Australian Social Work Clinical Practice Guidelines 2017
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
Read MoreMedicare
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
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
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