Navigating your way with Government Funding

Cystic Fibrosis, HCC, NDIS, NNDS

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 help...

Cystic Fibrosis and the NDIS

Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Queensland, NDIS

I am a person living with cystic fibrosis, can I apply for the NDIS? Yes. What does that mean for you? As a person living with cystic fibrosis, you are eligible for assessment to participate in the NDIS. You can apply for the NDIS here (hyperlink...

All I want for Christmas is an equitable disability sector

Cystic Fibrosis

Like all of you, my personal ambition is to make sure that everyone with cystic fibrosis can live their life to the fullest. The teams at Cystic Fibrosis Queensland and Trusted Care wants to ensure that the cystic fibrosis community receives the best care, the right...

So, tell me, what’s your purpose?

Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Australia, Cystic Fibrosis Queensland, NDIS, Support workers

At Cystic Fibrosis Queensland, we believe that all decisions made regarding our business operations must ensure that we are improving the lives and outcomes of our members – people living with cystic fibrosis. Throughout the pandemic, it has been challenging to hold...

Meet Sam – Trusted Care advocate and Cystic Fibrosis Queensland member

Cystic Fibrosis

The transition from child to young adult can be a stressful and daunting experience, and for many young people like Sam living with chronic illness, this time can be particularly difficult to navigate. Sam describes himself as one of the lucky ones whose cystic...