Travel

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

Queensland Health Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS)

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

QLD: PTSS provides subsidised travel for residents of Queensland who need to travel more than 50 km to access a specialist health service. An application must be made before travelling so approval can be obtained. Visit your local hospital Patient Travel Office for more information. Read More

New South Wales Health Transport for Health (IPTAAS)

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

NSW: IPTAAS provides subsidised travel for residents of New South Wales resident who live more than 100 km from your specialist service. A referral from your medical professional is required. Read More

Australian Capital Territory Interstate Patient Travel Assistance Scheme (IPTAS)

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

ACT: IPTAS supports permanent residents of the ACT to access specialist medical treatment and oral surgical health care (excluding routine dental work) outside of the ACT by assisting with travel and accommodation costs. Read More

Northern Territory Government Patient Assistance Travel Scheme (PATS)

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

NT: PATS provides financial help for travel and accommodation expenses if you need to travel a long distance to see an approved medical specialist. You must be referred by a medical professional to the nearest approved specialist. Read More

Victorian Patient Travel Assistance Scheme (VPTAS)

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

VIC: VPTAS covers some of the travel and accommodation costs to and from the hospital for families who live more than 100km from the hospital. Read More

South Australia Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS)

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

SA: PATS provides financial assistance towards people’s transport and accommodation costs when they’re required to travel more than 100km each way to access necessary medical specialist services that are not available locally. 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

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