During the pandemic, Government Medicare subsidised psychology sessions were increased to 20. And from 1 January this year, they have been cut back to ten. We know that for many people, 20 sessions were far less than needed. The number is in fact arbitrary and may not...
Cystic Fibrosis Queensland encourages all members to be cystic fibrosis advocates, and our team is available to help you to develop the skills and agency to add your voice to supporting our cause. Health consumers, people like you, have been involved in planning and...
Trusted Care Cares for our Carers – Proudly supporting the parents, partners and friends of people living with cystic fibrosis. This is an open psychosocial mental health information and awareness event targeting people who are personal carers for those living...
Cystic fibrosis affects the airways, lungs, endocrine system by causing an abnormal build-up of thick and sticky mucus. Treatment requires intensive daily physiotherapy to clear the lungs and airways, countless medications, and frequent hospitalisations. In Australia...
Cystic Fibrosis Queensland was the founding member of the existing Australian Federation. Sixty-two years ago, a group of like-minded parents met in a church hall in Annerley to discuss how they could find a cure for the life-limiting disease suffered by their...
Will my child maintain access to a Health Care Card for life? What about other Government funded programs? Cystic Fibrosis Queensland and Trusted Care are often asked these questions and while no two cases are the same, the following guideline has been created to...
