Resilience and coping

Make-A-Wish

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Make-A-Wish create life-changing wishes for critically ill children. Wishes complement medical treatment, working to calm, distract and inspire. Wishes deliver both an immediate boost and long lasting effect on the lives of sick kids, their families and communities. Read More

TLC for Kids

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

TLC for Kids gives practical and emotional relief to sick kids and their families across Australia. Upon referral from a Healthcare Professional, they provide distraction, to reduce anxiety associated with hospital visits, and provide services, memorable experiences and financial assistance. Read More

Cystic Fibrosis Western Australia (CFWA)

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

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

Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

UK-based Cystic Fibrosis Trust is "the charity uniting people to stop cystic fibrosis". They provide information and support relating to being physically well, mental well, and being fulfilled. The "Life with CF" section on their website includes the Award-winning pre-school and primary school pack, as well as information and resources to support people through every life stage. Read More

Comfort Kids

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

The Comfort Kids Program provides procedural pain management at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. The aim is to minimise pain, distress and anxiety associated with medical procedures through a multi-modal approach, combining non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions. Read More

Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS)

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

ChIPS is a program for young people aged 12–25 with a primary diagnosis of a chronic illness, based at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne (VIC). ChIPS offers peer support programs, camps, socials and leadership opportunities for children and young people across Victoria. 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

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

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

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