Practical CF guidance for school and home.

Supporting a Student with CF in Class

Practical, low-fuss ways to support a student with CF day to day — from coughing and water bottles to missed school — without singling them out.

Cross-Contamination & Infection Control

Why people with CF need to stay apart from each other, and the simple hygiene habits that keep a student with CF safer at school.

Medication, Enzymes & Daily Routines

Why people with CF take enzymes with food, do daily airway clearance, and why timing matters — and what that means for a school day.

PE, Sport & Physical Activity with CF

Why exercise matters for people with CF, how to include them in PE and sport safely, and what sensible adjustments look like at school.

Recognising and Responding to Problems

What to watch for, when to act, and how to respond calmly if a student with CF becomes unwell — built around their personal action plan.

Talking to Classmates & Privacy

Who decides what classmates know about CF, how to handle curiosity, and what to say when students ask questions — without breaching privacy.

Supporting the Student and Family

The human side of CF: the emotional load, the value of belonging, and how to build a calm, trusting partnership with the family.

Mental Health & Belonging

The emotional side of living with CF — anxiety, feeling different, and what helps a student feel they belong at school.

Transitions & Life Stages

Moving between schools, year levels, or into university — how to hand over CF support smoothly so nothing falls through the cracks.