Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand
Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand
Contact Details
Level 1
Broadway
62 Riccarton Rd
PO Box 8241
Christchurch
Tel: +64 3 341 8014
Fax: +64 3 341 8025
email: Julie@cfnz.org.nz
About The Association
The aims of the Cystic Fibrosis Association are to ensure increased life expectancy and improved quality of life for people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and their families; and through research to achieve better control and ultimately, a cure for the condition.
The activities of the Association include:
- providing an information service about CF
- publishing booklets, brochures and other printed material about CF
- communication and education through newsletters, conferences and a website
- promoting public awareness of CF
- providing educational assistance for people with CF, and opportunities for their families and health professionals to learn about management of, and therapies for, CF
- providing an effective lobby to government and social service agencies on behalf of the CF community
- providing support for people with CF and their families i.e. tertiary study grants, conference travel grants, welfare assistance with costs relating to CF, assistance with physical activity costs etc
- encouragement and funding for CF research
- raising funds to ensure that a full range of services can be developed and maintained.
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