Mental Health

ReachOut

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

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

Carer Gateway

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Carer Gateway provides free services and support for carers. They offer in-person and online peer support groups, tailored support packages, transport services, in-person and online counselling and coaching; online skills courses and access to emergency respite. Read More

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF)

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a US-based organisation that offers a variety of information about CF and managing CF, health and wellness, nutrition, family life, travel, treatment and care. Their rich community blog offers stories from a wide range of people living with CF. Bear in mind the content is written for a US audience - especially around insurance and treatment costs. Read More

Cystic Fibrosis Community Care (CFCC)

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

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

Cystic Fibrosis South Australia (CFSA)

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

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

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

Cystic Fibrosis Australia (CFA)

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

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

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

Supporting a family with CF

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

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

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