Resilience and coping

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 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 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 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 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

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

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

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

Siblings Australia

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Siblings Australia provides support for siblings of children and adults with disability. They provide information, resources and stories focusing on sibling experiences, roles and practical support. They provide peer support services for siblings and one-on-one support for parents and siblings. They also provide professional education and accreditation. (Note, content is general in nature, not specifically focused on CF). Read More

Headspace

Paula Woodward March 20, 2023

Headspace is the Australian National Youth Mental Health Foundation which provides mental health information and services to people 12-25 years old. They have information on mental health, wellbeing, navigating life, alcohol and other drugs and work and study. They provide in-person and phone based services throughout Australia. Read More