Therapy & Allied Health for Cystic Fibrosis
The allied health and therapy the NDIS funds for Cystic Fibrosis, how Capacity Building pays for it, and how to find the right therapists.
Therapy and allied health help many people with Cystic Fibrosis build skills, stay independent and take part in daily life. This guide covers which therapies tend to help, how the NDIS funds them, and how to find the right therapists.
Understanding Cystic Fibrosis and therapy
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common life-limiting genetic condition in Australia, affecting approximately 1 in 2,500 births and approximately 3,500 Australians at any time. It is caused by mutations in the CFTR…
Which therapies help with Cystic Fibrosis
The allied health supports a plan for Cystic Fibrosis commonly includes are:
How the NDIS funds therapy
Most therapy sits in your Capacity Building budget, under Improved Daily Living. A few things to know:
Making your therapy budget go further
A few ways to stretch therapy funding for Cystic Fibrosis: