Affecting the lungs and digestive system, Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common life-threatening recessive genetic condition in Australia. Children born with CF live with a daily regimen of physical therapy and around 40 enzyme tablets to aid digestion. Whilst there is no cure as yet, average life expectancy has doubled in the last 20 years and is now into the late thirties.

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Cystic Fibrosis Australia
Cystic Fibrosis Australia is the peak national body enhancing the quality of life for people affected by Cystic Fibrosis (CF). We focus on life-saving research into CF, its cause and eventual cure. One major goal is to secure professional expertise and funds needed to conduct these research projects throughout Australia.
CFA also develops national education, awareness and medical and research programs.

1) Last year we assisted almost 3,000 Australians with Cystic Fibrosis and many more who they affect.

2) $3-million raised for research since 1998. Successfully funded break-through projects such as hypertonic saline, used worldwide.

3) Organise the biennial international Cystic Fibrosis conference.

4) Lead international bodies on the worldwide adoption of a CF data registry.

5) Ran a successful 65 Roses awareness campaign utilising significant media exposure.

6) Published leading healthcare guidelines endorsed by the CF medical community including the Infection Control Guidelines, the Standards of CF Care and the annual Australian CF Data Registry report.

7) CFA does not receive any government funding whatsoever.