Our vision is to see lives unlimited by cystic fibrosis.
There are over 500 people with cystic fibrosis in New Zealand.
Cystic Fibrosis can have a multitude of affects on individuals and families, be it emotional, practical or financial. As people live longer, and better, lives with cystic fibrosis, there are many life transitions, milestones and challenges to manage along the way.
We support you and your family throughout your changing journey.
Our team of field workers
Our team of CF field workers travel throughout New Zealand and provide practical help and emotional support to individuals, families and carers.
Financial Assistance
Cystic fibrosis can bring its own financial burden, so we provide a range of grants for people with cystic fibrosis and their families. These grants range from our Breath4CF physical activity grant, hospital and transplant allowances and personalised grants to meet individual needs.
Advocacy and Research
We also fund vital CF research and lobby on behalf of the community for better access to services and care.
We have been providing 50 years of support to individuals and families affected by cystic fibrosis. We started in 1968. At this time, the outlook for children with CF was bleak – the majority would die before the age of 5. There was little support for parents in New Zealand. This led to the establishment of a support group of 27 people in Wellington and then the formation of Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand, which became a registered charity on 16 December 1968.
Despite the positive changes seen over the last 50 years, we are still a long way from beating this condition. Please consider supporting Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand, so we can continue to support people with cystic fibrosis and their families.
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