A national perspective for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
ME/CFS Australia is the peak body for patient-led ME/CFS charities across Australia.
Advocacy | Education | Collaboration
ME/CFS Australia is the peak body for patient-led ME/CFS charities across Australia.
Advocacy | Education | Collaboration
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DWP Scheme Sending People With ME To Coaching Organisations For Neurodivergence
The UK's Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) Access to Work (AtW) scheme has been referring people living with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) to organisations classifying the condition as a form of “acquired neurodivergence”.
Ocular Symptoms May Signal More Severe Long COVID, Suggests Study
A recent study published in the journal of Clinical Ophthalmology revealed that new-onset eye symptoms in people with long COVID may indicate more severe disease. In a cross-sectional study, 57% of participants reported ocular issues such as blurred vision, dry eyes, or floaters after COVID-19 infection, which highlighted a potential link between eye symptoms and disease severity.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Unseen Weight Of Fatigue
The New Indian Express reports that "Despite normal test results, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome leaves patients battling persistent exhaustion, brain fog, and daily struggles that disrupt routine life."
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ME/CFS Australia is a peak body for patient-led ME/CFS charities across Australia. Our focus is on advocacy with the federal government; research initiatives; national collaboration between organisations; and awareness campaigns.
We aim to improve access and inclusion for people with ME/CFS in health care, disability services, welfare, and other national services.
We do not offer member services to individuals as this is provided by local organisations. Find our local organisations.
You can also find peer support in the private Facebook group administered by volunteers from our member organisation, ME/CFS South Australia.
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