Mental health care – getting the support you need

Oct 22, 2021 | Blog post

We all experience challenging emotional issues at different times. We can’t always deal with these on our own. If you feel you need help and it’s not an emergency, it’s best to see your doctor. When you see your doctor, they’ll assess what help you need. This could...

Why people living with cystic fibrosis must have access to the NDIS

Oct 18, 2021 | Blog post

Cystic fibrosis is a life-long, complex, chronic illness with many changing and interacting elements. Today, people with cystic fibrosis have a life-expectancy of almost 50 years, yet the majority of people born with this disease will not live past their twenties....

Support families like the Wiggins by cooking up a storm for people living with cystic fibrosis

Sep 29, 2021 | Sweet and Salty 2021

Food is a big part of our lives, especially as our daughter is living with cystic fibrosis.Balancing high fat with high salt along with a regular balanced diet can be difficult at times.Friday nights are our treat nights – pizza and a movie. I make the dough...

Understanding the cystic fibrosis diet

Sep 7, 2021 | Blog post, Sweet and Salty 2021

People living with cystic fibrosis generally need to eat more food than people like you or me to stay healthy. Cystic fibrosis, an inherited genetic disorder caused by a mutation on chromosome 7, affects the epithelial cells, specifically those in the lining of the...

Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes

Sep 6, 2021 | Blog post

Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) is a unique type of diabetes that is common in people with cystic fibrosis. With early diagnosis and proper treatment, CFRD can be managed successfully. Causes of CFRD There are two types of diabetes in people without cystic...