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Emerge Australia

Emerge Australia is the national patient organisation providing services, evidence-based education, advocacy and research about myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). More recently, they have also begun supporting people with Long COVID, particularly those who also experience post-exertional malaise.

Vision and mission

Australians with ME/CFS achieve the highest quality of life possible.

Every Australian diagnosed with ME/CFS receives effective medical and other services without stigma or discrimination.

How Emerge Australia can help

  • Patient-centered, consultative services to empower patients and encourage self-care
  • Increasing patient literacy with well-informed, medically sound information, aligned with global consensus
  • Education of GPs and allied health professionals about the diagnosis and treatment of ME/CFS and Long COVID
  • Advocacy for people living with ME/CFS and Long COVID, to raise awareness, recognition and investment into finding a biomarker, treatments and a cure

Information lines / help lines

  • Call 1800 865 321 Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm AEST

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Last reviewed: September 2023

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Carers - Emerge Australia

Many people don’t see themselves as carers, they see themselves as parents, partners, children, family or friends. Being a carer for a person living with ME/CFS is a fulfilling yet challenging experience. A diagnosis of ME/CFS can raise many questions, some of which do not have simple answers. There is often a lot of

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Diagnosing ME/CFS - Emerge Australia

An accurate diagnosis of ME/CFS is possible in general practice using accepted diagnostic criteria. Patients with long COVID who present with post-exertional malaise (PEM) should have ME/CFS included in the differential diagnosis as the presence of PEM may change activity and exercise advice.

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Disability Support Pension - Emerge Australia

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.

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For Health Professionals - Emerge Australia

Emerge Australia provides a range of information, support and professional development options to help healthcare practitioners to accurately diagnose and support patients with ME/CFS and long COVID.   The importance of early diagnosis and intervention  ME/CFS can be profoundly disabling.  Early diagnosis enables

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How to support your friend who lives with ME/CFS or long COVID

Emerge Australia has put together this guide to help you understand what someone with ME/CFS may be experiencing, and to provide some tips to help support them to stay connected.

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Contact Us - Emerge Australia

Patient Support and Information Service  Emerge Australia’s National Patient Support and Information Service is led by a Registered Nurse and support staff. This free service is available from 9am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday to our members, all people who live with ME/CFS, their carers, healthcare practitioners, and

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Long COVID - Emerge Australia

Links Between ME/CFS And Long COVID Position Statement What is long COVID?Most people who get sick with COVID-19 recover within two to six weeks , but some have ongoing symptoms for weeks or months, known as post- or long COVID. It is estimated that up to one third of people who get sick with COVID-19 will have long

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Management - Emerge Australia

Currently, there is no cure for ME/CFS and long COVID and there is no evidence-based treatments that are proven to be effective. The goal of treatment is to improve a patient's quality of life and to provide relief from symptoms. The central feature of ME/CFS and a common symptom of long COVID is post-exertional

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National Disability Insurance Scheme

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed to help support people with disability. Click here to access resources developed to assist people with ME/CFS to understand the NDIS and what is required to apply.

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Virtual Community Support - Emerge Australia

Virtual Community Groups The Emerge Australia's Virtual Community aims to provide a safe and supportive space for people living with ME/CFS, long COVID and, their carers and families Emerge Australia has an Online Forum and will open our Virtual Community Support program in 2024. Emerge Australia‘s virtual

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