Committee of Management

Martin Wilkinson – President
Director of Clinical Studies for a not-for-profit healthcare company

Mark Clisby - Vice President
Senior roles in the public sector, universities and NGOs, CEO of two social enterprises

Andrew Bretherton – Secretary
A banking lawyer with over 40 years experience

Russell Smith – Treasurer
Accountant and passionate supporter of not-for-profit organisations

Rebecca Davey
CEO, Arthritis ACT

Nola Miles
A member since 1995, past president, inaugural CEO

Caitlin Phillips-Peddlesden
International development expert, Oxfam Australia, specialising in monitoring and evaluation

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Coronavirus and ME - Simplified facts

Many people with ME/CFS and other vulnerable communities in Australia are concerned about the impacts of the spreading coronavirus disease COVID-19. This is an easy-read resource with the latest information and advice.
Government to fund telehealth services in response to Coronavirus

The Prime Minister has announced that the government will fund new health measures under Medicare, including telehealth services and online prescriptions.
Coronavirus and ME

We know that many people with ME/CFS (as well as those caring for them) are experiencing concern about the spread of, and possibly contracting, coronavirus. We recognise that people with chronic illness have valid reasons for additional caution at this time.
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Coronavirus and ME - Simplified facts

Many people with ME/CFS and other vulnerable communities in Australia are concerned about the impacts of the spreading coronavirus disease COVID-19. This is an easy-read resource with the latest information and advice.
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Coronavirus and ME

We know that many people with ME/CFS (as well as those caring for them) are experiencing concern about the spread of, and possibly contracting, coronavirus. We recognise that people with chronic illness have valid reasons for additional caution at this time.
Research Digest 24/01/20

Welcome to the 39th edition, featuring a systematic review of ME/CFS randomized controlled trials and a study into the use of heart rate variability as a non-invasive biomarker for predicting fatigue severity in ME/CFS patients.
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Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Raises Money for Emerge Australia

'We just wanted to do something for our daughter who was diagnosed about five years ago with sudden onset ME/CFS,' Peter and Bronwyn said. '...after considering a few different options for raising money, we thought about a Bunnings BBQ.'
What is ME/CFS?

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex and disabling disease that affects many parts of the body, including the brain and muscles, as well as the digestive, immune and cardiac systems, among others.
Federal Disability Royal Commission

Emerge Australia will be making an organisational submission to the Federal Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. We have created two short surveys to help us to develop a submission that is representative of people’s experiences of living with ME/CFS, and that of their carers, across Australia.
Disability Support Pension

The Disability Support Pension (DSP) is a Centrelink payment providing financial support if you have a physical, intellectual or psychiatric condition that stops you from working. Click here to access resources developed to assist people with ME/CFS to understand DSP and what is required to apply.
Diagnosis

How a diagnosis of myalgic encephalomyelitis/ chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is made, the severity scale of ME/CFS, and the importance of early and accurate diagnosis