Travel

Living with CF for Young People

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Information about managing CF, airway clearance, exercise, nutrition, medications and procedures, comorbidities and complications, infection and prevention control, hospital support, emotional wellbeing, sexual health, school and work and travel. Read More

Living with CF for Children

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Information about airway clearance, exercise, nutrition, medications and procedures, infection and prevention control, comorbidities and complications, emotional wellbeing, behavioural support, the CF clinic and hospital, school and day-care, travel and general health. Read More

Living with CF for Young People

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Resources on managing CF, mental health and wellbeing, talking about CF, transition, secondary school, socialising, sexual health, getting a job, travel and concessions and benefits, transplants, university and further study. Read More

Living with CF for Children

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Resources on managing CF, mental health and wellbeing, talking about CF, childcare and preschool, primary school, travel and concessions and benefits. Read More

The Australian Social Work Clinical Practice Guidelines 2017

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Guidelines for Social Work in Cystic Fibrosis, primarily for health professionals but of interest to other people living with CF. These guidelines provide recommendations for social work practice at development stages across the lifespan of CF. These recommendations endeavour to accommodate the needs of each individual patient and the practices and systems of each CF care centre. These guidelines are accessible to all via the CFStrong website. Read More

CFStrong

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

CFStrong is designed to inform and educate young people and adults have CF or know someone with CF. The content covers a broad range of articles, conversations and personal stories. Choose to view content as a Young Person or Adult with CF. Topics include: Lifestyle, Medical, Wellbeing, Community. 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

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

Western Australia Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS)

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

WA: PATS provides subsidies to assist with travel and accommodation costs associated with accessing a specialist medical service are available for eligible patients. Read More