Work/employment

Living with CF

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

An overview of life with CF across the lifespan. Read More

Work and CF

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

This useful article and accompanying factsheet covers some great questions to consider when thinking about employment. This would be a useful prompt to discuss adjustments with a potential employer, and there is a section of information specifically for the employer to understand CF. 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

Living with CF

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

An overview of the challenges of living with CF across the lifespan, from diagnosis, to CF management, adolescence, mental health, getting a job, and having a family. Read More

Jobs for people with cystic fibrosis

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

An article that answers frequently asked questions focusing on people living with CF and considerations around work. 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

Ask Izzy

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Ask Izzy is a website that connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, family violence support, counselling and much more. It is free and anonymous, with thousands of services listed across Australia. 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

National Disability Insurance Agency

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

The National Disability Insurance Agency is an independent agency that implements the national Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) which provides access to support for those living with a significant, permeant disability in Australia. Read More

National Disability Coordination Officer Program

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

NDCO provides information and resources for those interested in accessing and participating in study and work and disclosing a disability as a student or employee. Read More