Resources for Government Depts & Agencies

SA Parliament House Speeches 2024

Speeches given to South Australian Members of Parliament on 18 June 2024 about political considerations for ME/CFS.

SA Parliament House Lived-Experience Videos

Stories about living with ME/CFS shared at the South Australian Parliament 18 June 2024. 
Megan and Angus' story; Bruce and Nicola's story.

Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM)

PEM is the unique, identifying feature of ME/CFS.
It is also known as post-exertional neuroimmune exhaustion.

Current Issues

Challenges, concerns and controversies.

Long COVID and ME/CFS

Those who have lingering symptoms after being infected by COVID-19 are referred to as having Long COVID. Some people with Long COVID will develop ME/CFS.

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

A person's capacity to manage everyday tasks is assessed by measuring ADLs.

Quotes

Quotes from patients, clinicians, researchers, politicians, government officials and reports, organised into topics.

Education

There are many not-for-profit and government agencies that provide a wide range of services to assist people with chronic illness and disability.

Parliamentary Friends of ME/CFS Video

13 June 2023