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Cystic Fibrosis Australia assists member organisations to achieve common objectives by developing national education programs and collecting and distributing information about Cystic Fibrosis (CF) at national and international levels.
CF member organisations direct their activities to the provision of high quality health and welfare services to children and young adults with CF and their families.
http://www.cysticfibrosis.org.au

65 Roses Day, which falls on Friday 23 May 2008, is the national awareness day for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) in Australia.
The day is based on the story of a little boy who could not pronounce his sisters condition. Many Children with CF are too young to pronounce Cystic Fibrosis, hence 65 Roses is an easier alternative.

We rely on donations to further research into Cystic Fibrosis and to provide support services for people living with this condition. Help by donating today.
Your Donation is much appreciated. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductable.
For more information on the donation options listed below please visit the events section of this website.
Other ways to donate:
Donate over the phone by calling (+612) 9878 5250 or Country Freecall 1800 635 008
Send with a cheque or money order to: CFA, PO Box 254, North Ryde NSW 1670

Or Donate Online

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common life threatening, recessive genetic condition affecting Australian children.
Symptoms can include poor weight gain, troublesome coughs, repeated chest infections, salty sweat and abnormal stools.
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects a number of organs in the body (especially the lungs and pancreas) by clogging them with thick, sticky mucus.
Repeated infections and blockages can cause irreversible lung damage and death. Mucus can also cause problems in the pancreas preventing the release of enzymes needed for the digestion of food. This means that people with CF can have problems with nutrition.
CF is an inherited condition. For a child to be born with CF both parents must be genetic carriers for CF. They do not have CF themselves.In Australia, all babies are screened at birth for CF.
At present there is no cure for CF, but the faulty gene has been identified and doctors and scientists are working to find ways of repairing or replacing it. One of the main objectives of the CFA Research Trust is to fund this work.
With today's improved treatment most people with CF are able to lead reasonably normal and productive lives. A great amount of time is being directed towards finding new and improved ways of treating CF and of finally finding a cure.