Managing health and life

Family planning

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

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

CF at school

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

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

Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand (CFNZ)

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

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

Parenting a child with CF

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

This CFNZ webpage provides information and tips for parents of a child with CF. IT also includes a link to the SKIP website and app, which provides valuable resources for parenting children under age 5, including deal with behaviours that most parents find stressful. Read More

Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania (CFT)

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

CFT is the peak body for all people living with CF in Tasmania. They provide a range of services including counselling and financial support, educational support and advocacy. Read More