Support During Hospital Stays

Inpatient Hospital Assistance

CFT understands that for a person with CF, staying in hospital is a stressful time, and there are many additional expenses for you or your loved ones. These costs may include parking, extra phone data, Uber Eats or good coffee to keep you fuelled. CFT’s Hospital Inpatient program provides some help with these costs. Members are entitled to $100 per admission (4-9 nights) or $200 per admission (10 nights & over).

An additional payment of $50 per stay (4-9 nights) and $100 per stay (10+ nights) is available for patients with specific dietary needs for issues such as Coeliac and Diabetes. This extra money will enable you to purchase some food in addition to what is provided in the hospital.

Transplant Assistance

Organ transplants are not performed in Tasmania. CFT recognises that the costs of relocating interstate for an extended period can place additional financial stress on the individual and/or their family. CFT will provide up to $3,000 to CFT members receiving organ transplants at interstate hospitals. This funding is provided to help with general living and transport costs, as well as other expenses, during the relocation.

Once you, or your loved one with CF, has been placed on the transplant list we recommend that you complete the application form below. When the transplant takes place we will be informed by your healthcare team. The money will then be paid to your nominated bank account.

Boredom Buster Bags

Having your child in hospital, particularly for multiple visits, isn’t fun and they can easily get restless. Thanks to the generous support of another charity, Good 360, we have put together some fun Boredom Buster Bags for our young patients aged from 4 to 12. What your child receives in the bag will vary according to what we have available to us. It could contain items such as Lego, craft packs, soft toys or books.

Hospital staff have Boredom Buster Packs at all three Tasmanian hospitals and will provide your child with one during their stay. If you don’t receive one, please ask the staff about it, or contact the CFT office by phone or email.