We are delighted to share a CPD contents for Occupational Therapists who are supporting their complex NDIS client with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), ME/CFS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Long Covid, and related disabilities. The contents were diligently created by Clare Batkin (Your OT Tutor) with collaboration with Julie Hughes (Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at Australian Catholic… Continue reading Functional Capacity Assessment for people with ME: A Guide for OT
Author: Rachel Makepeace
Severe ME Day 2024 Webinar Event
You are cordially invited to ME Group Australia (MEGA)’s webinar events for Severe ME Understanding & Remembrance Day (Severe ME Day). For this August event, we divided them into 2 weekends. Purpose for the event As a start-up charity who does not receive government funding, this event will be a light touch and community focused… Continue reading Severe ME Day 2024 Webinar Event
ME Awareness Day 2024 Webinar Event
You are cordially invited to ME Group Australia (MEGA)’s webinar event on Sat, 11 May 2024, starting at 12:00 pm Qld, Australian time. You don’t need to download Microsoft Teams app and join the live event on your web browser. Purpose for the event As a start-up charity who does not receive government funding, this… Continue reading ME Awareness Day 2024 Webinar Event
Medical Advisor to the Board
Update Dr Gary Deed had to withdraw from the Advisor role from ME Group Australia effectively on 3 December 2024 due to his upcoming work commitment We would like to express our gratitude for his support for our purpose, and wish him all the best for the new role. === We are delighted to welcome… Continue reading Medical Advisor to the Board
Occupational Therapy Advisor to the Board
We are delighted to welcome Julie Hughes to our Occupational Therapy Advisor to the Board. We hope to strengthen knowledge and capacity of our future clinic with her guidance. The role of Occupational Therapy is to assist people to participate in everyday life, the things they want to do, need to do, or are expected… Continue reading Occupational Therapy Advisor to the Board
Research Advisor to the Board
We are excited to welcome Dr Natalie Eaton-Fitch (PhD) to our Research Advisor to the Board. Natalie is a Research Fellow at the National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases (NCNED), Griffith University. She holds a multidisciplinary PhD in Immunology and Epidemiology in the field of ME/CFS. Natalie’s research at the NCNED has been instrumental… Continue reading Research Advisor to the Board
Field of Dreams | When you build it, they will come.
Long before ME Group Australia was incorporated and before I wrote the Open Letter, the dream of Speciality Clinic for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) was growing quietly. I called it “Field of Dreams”. Why did I call it “Field of Dreams”? Here is 9 minutes clip from Universal Picture to refresh your memory. When we build… Continue reading Field of Dreams | When you build it, they will come.
QLD ME/CFS HealthPathway
Did you know that Qld has statewide HealthPathway for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? HealthPathways is a web-based portal with evidence-based information on the assessment and management of common clinical conditions including referral guidance. The pathways are written by General Practitioners with support from local GPs, hospital based specialists and other subject matter experts. Clinical Excellence… Continue reading QLD ME/CFS HealthPathway
Consumers Health Forum (CHF) Webinar: Minister Butler talks to consumers
On Friday, 9 June 2023, Consumers Health Forum (CHF) hosted another webinar with Minister for Health and Aged Care, Hon. Mark Butler MP asking questions about the Budget 2023-24. The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) is the national peak body representing the interests of Australian healthcare consumers. In their previous webinar, Minister Butler has… Continue reading Consumers Health Forum (CHF) Webinar: Minister Butler talks to consumers
Our New Director
We are excited to welcome Geoff Bryant as our newest director. Geoff is a motivated, personable and effective health professional, with wide-ranging experience and education. Particular interests in improving system sustainability through delivering the right care in the most appropriate setting; enabling all clinicians to work to top of scope; improving access and outcomes through… Continue reading Our New Director