Psychological health and wellbeing

Kids Help Line

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Kids Helpline is Australia’s free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people 5-25 years old. Read More

CarerHelp

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

CarerHelp provides access to high quality information and resources to help you feel informed, prepared and supported if you are caring for someone who is seriously ill. The website can connect you to services, help you to engage with healthcare teams and look after yourself. Read More

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

Cystic Fibrosis Queensland (CFQLD)

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

CFQLD is the peak body for all people living with CF in Queensland. CFQLD provides support services, advocacy, education, research funding and practical support. They host a range of information and resources on their website about CF and living with CF as well as links to CF Smart (education program) and CFStrong (information for young adults and adults living with CF). Read More

Beyond Blue

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Beyond Blue is an Australian mental health foundation that provides information and support for anxiety, depression and suicide. They have online information and a check in to assess your mental health. They provide free 24/7 access to phone/online counsellors, an online peer support community, and a mental health coaching program. 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

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