BECOME A CFACT MEMBER

Becoming a CF ACT Member

CFACT provides membership benefits to residents of the ACT and surrounding areas in NSW who have CF. We also provide support to carers and families and work closely with the local CF specialist medical teams with the goal of better outcomes for all people with CF.

Support we provide:

Financial Assistance

$1,000 a year for adults and $500 a year for children to cover:

– Fitness/Sporting memberships and equipment
– Medical equipment—new, maintenance and replacement
– Nutritional supplements

Annual supply of VitABDECK

VitABDECK must be prescribed by your CF Specialist but can be ordered through CFACT free of charge. Each supply covers 12 months for children and 6 months for adults.

Nebulisers

CFACT can often assist members with the purchase of a new nebuliser. Your CF clinical team need to review and recommend the best nebuliser for you. Requests will be assessed separately from your annual financial cap and considered by the Management Committee.

Peer Support

CFACT can help assist:

– Starting School information visits for teachers
– New diagnosis support for parents
– Events and functions

Exclusions

There are some items that are not covered by CFACT’s financial assistance. These include:

– Travelling for medical interventions (you can apply for IPTAAS)
– Home modifications
– Household bills (for electricity you can apply for the essential medical equipment payment from the Dept of Human Services)
– School fees

Please note that this list is not exhaustive and some items will be at the discretion of the Management Committee.

If You have Reached Your Financial Assistance Cap

If you have reached your annual financial cap but are in urgent need of support, further assistance will be considered by the Management Committee at their monthly meeting. Financial support beyond the cap is in no way guaranteed but we will do our best to help.

Become a Member or Update Your Details

To become a member of CFACT or to renew your membership for 2023, please fill out the form below. It is quick, easy, and free and required to access member benefits for those living in the ACT and surrounding NSW region.

If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact us at support@cfact.org.au

Name *

First

Last

Link to CF *

Adult living with CF
Child living with CF (16 and under)
Parent of child living with CF (16 and under)

Name (PwCF) *

First

Last

Date of Birth DD/MM/YYYY (PwCF) *

Mailing Street *

Mailing City *

Mailing State *

Mailing Postcode *

Email *

Mobile Phone

Home Phone

Work Phone

Preferred Phone

It is a condition of membership that members provide Cystic Fibrosis ACT requested feedback upon receipt of assistance as per the member policy. This feedback is vital to our relationships with our funding partners. *

AGREE

Signature / E-Signature *

By signing this form you agree that should you receive services for yourself or your dependants, Cystic Fibrosis ACT may exchange information with key members of your respiratory team or other relevant health professionals to ensure best practice in the delivery of services. You also agree to be bound by the rules of Cystic Fibrosis ACT's Constitution, a copy of which may be found online at https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/763df10d2424ef45680a89d063af8ef5#financials-documents

Privacy Information *

I understand

Privacy Act 1988: All information provided on the Membership Application/Renewal Form will be placed on Cystic Fibrosis ACT's database and used for the purposes associated with Cystic Fibrosis ACT's services and business operations/events. IT WILL NOT BE PROVIDED TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ORGANISATION UNLESS REQUIRED BY LAW.