Psychological health and wellbeing

My Health Record

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

A national, online health record system that provides a secure summary of your health information. You control what goes into it and you can share it with healthcare professionals. 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

Ask Izzy

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Ask Izzy is a website that connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, family violence support, counselling and much more. It is free and anonymous, with thousands of services listed across Australia. Read More

The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement provides education, training and services for those working in grief and bereavement as well as support services and a referral service. Read More

Comfort Kids | Toolkit for families

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

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

Comfort kids | For kids

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

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

Comfort kids | Health professionals

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

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

Health Direct

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

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

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

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

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

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