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Fact sheet for employers

Fact sheet for employers

This information provides an overview of what CF is, how it impacts daily life and information about ongoing management. The aim is to educate employers about CF, and provide ways for employers and organisations to support employees to achieve their education goals. This fact sheet is available via the CFStrong website. Read More

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Fact sheet for tertiary educators

Fact sheet for tertiary educators

This information provides an overview of what CF is, how it impacts daily life and information about ongoing management. The aim is to inform educators about CF, and provide ways for individuals and organisations to support students to achieve their education goals. This fact sheet is available via the CFStrong website. Read More

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CFStrong: Travel Medication Checklist

CFStrong: Travel Medication Checklist

CFStrong medication and supplies checklist, so you don’t forget anything you need for managing your CF during your next trip. Read More

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CFStrong: A Guide for Health Professionals

CFStrong: A Guide for Health Professionals

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of cystic fibrosis for health professionals. It covers all aspects of cystic fibrosis including gastrointestinal, psychosocial, infection prevention and control, lung transplantation, family planning, end-of-life issues, continuing care in the community, and future directions. CFStrong includes stories from people living with CF who share their experience. Read More

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CFStrong: Wellbeing for Young People

CFStrong: Wellbeing for Young People

Information and resources about wellbeing, available on the CFStrong website, including mental and social health, managing treatments, relationships and self-advocacy. CFStrong includes stories from people living with CF who share their experience. Read More

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CFStrong: Balancing CF and Life

CFStrong: Balancing CF and Life

Information and resources about balancing CF and life, available on the CFStrong website. CFStrong includes stories from people living with CF who share their experience. Read More

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CFStrong: Physical Wellbeing for Adults

CFStrong: Physical Wellbeing for Adults

Information and resources about physical wellbeing, available on the CFStrong website, including the role for exercise and fitness, and managing CF treatments. CFStrong includes stories from people living with CF who share their experience. Read More

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CFStrong: Transplant

CFStrong: Transplant

Information and resources about lung transplant as a treatment in CF, available on the CFStrong website. CFStrong includes stories from people living with CF who share their experience. Read More

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Medications and Procedures

Medications and Procedures

CFWA provides various factsheets for people with CF, carers, and family. This includes information on bronchoscopy, CFTR modulator therapies, enzymes, lung transplant, mediations, nebulisers, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), pill swallowing, ports and spirometry (see Medications and procedures section). Read More

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Transplant

Transplant

Advances in CF treatment have resulted in people living longer healthier lives, however some people will still require an organ transplant to further prolong their lives. This link provides information on lung transplant, transplant support and other available resources. Read More

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