Description:
Our services are client focused, underpinned by guiding principles and based on identified needs.
This service provides additional emotional support and guidance to parents as early as possible after they have received information about their child's diagnosis. The service is funded by the Western Australian Department of Health which recognises the implications for parents and families.
Parents of newly diagnosed babies are introduced to CFWA services through the presentation by PMH’s Respiratory Nurse Consultant of a gift basket of baby items that includes information about CF and the Association. Parents who become new members are contacted by the counsellor to introduce the service, offer supportive discussion and establish a personal link to the Association. Periodic follow-up telephone contacts are made and parents are encouraged to link with a variety of other suitable CFWA services or activities such as the regular Coffee Mornings, and to keep in mind that the Parent Supp
Address:
11 Aberdare Road (Cnr Hospital Avenue)
The Niche, Suite C
Nedlands, WA