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Campaigns and advocacy resources

Emerge Australia is the national peak body representing people whose lives are affected by ME/CFS. We regularly run campaigns, and develop resources, to promote and protect the rights of the ME/CFS community, and keep people informed and up to date about issues that may affect them.

To find out ways that you can get involved in the work that we do please take a look at the campaigns and resources provided below.

We also strongly encourage you to join our community either as a member (from only $5) or by signing up to our newsletter (free) so that we can keep you up to date on new campaigns, updates on current campaigns and new resources for advocacy as we develop them. 

Telehealth campaign

Telehealth campaign

In March 2020, the federal government made a range of telehealth medical services temporarily available through Medicare. The current arrangements are in place until March 2021, at which stage they will be reviewed. Join with us in thanking the government for introducing this service and asking for it to be made available permanently for people living with ME/CFS. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2020

Updated: 18th September, 2020

Author: Kate Mills

NDIS petitions 2018 and 2019

NDIS petitions 2018 and 2019

In 2018, Emerge Australia launched a paper petition to demand better access to the NDIS for people with ME/CFS. After gathering 1400 signatures, it was tabled in Parliament by Greens MP Adam Bandt on 5 December 2018. We launched the same petition online and over 10,273 people signed. Read more

Published: 8th November, 2019

Updated: 2nd December, 2019

Author: Danielle Griffin

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    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.

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    Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM)

    The central feature of ME/CFS, and a common symptom of Long COVID, is post-exertional malaise (PEM). PEM is when symptoms get worse after physical or mental activity.

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    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.

  • What is ME/CFS?

    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, digestive, immune and cardiac systems. ME is classified as a neurological disorder by the World Health Organization.

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