Staff

	Dr Heidi Nicholl – Chief Executive Officer
	Simone Eyssens – Research Director
	Jen Temm - Communications Officer
	Rebecca Bramley – Information Officer and Executive Assistant
	Danielle Martin - Information and Administration Officer
	Amy Gibson - Project Officer
	Kate Mills – Advocacy and Policy Development
	Laura Allen – Telehealth Nurse
	Marie Cameron - Telehealth Nurse
	Wendy Foster – Finance Officer
	Jessica Kauhausen – Biobank Coordinator
	John Jeffries – Ambassador

Latest

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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Committee of Management

The Emerge Australia Committee of Management
Volunteers

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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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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.
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.
What happens if I am rejected?
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.
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
Research Digest 10/01/20

Welcome to the 38th edition, featuring a Nature paper examining blood lactate levels in ME/CFS patients whilst at rest and a paper investigating the effect of pharmaceutical intervention on NK cell cytotoxicity in ME/CFS patients compared to healthy individuals.