Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Archives

Parliamentary Friends of ME/CFS 2026

What is Parliamentary Friends Group? Parliamentary (Non-Country) Friendship Group (‘Parliamentary Friendship Group’) is a non-partisan forum within Parliament for members from various parties to discuss and advocate for a domestic cause or interest. Parliamentary Friendship Groups provide a platform for parliamentarians to engage with specific stakeholders and to raise awareness of the stated cause or… Continue reading Parliamentary Friends of ME/CFS 2026

Blue Sunday Tea Party For M.E. 2026

💙 Blue Sunday with ME Group Australia (MEGA) ME Group Australia (MEGA) is joining the global Blue Sunday fundraising event this year on Sunday, 17 May 2026. Our fundraising starts on 1 April 2026 and closes on 31 May 2026. We’d be grateful for any support you feel able to offer towards MEGA’s Blue Sunday… Continue reading Blue Sunday Tea Party For M.E. 2026

Severe ME Month 2025 Webinar Event

Photo credits: Lea Aring and German Association for ME/CFS | https://www.mecfs.de/mecfsfotos/

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 plan them into 2 separate events during the last week of August. How to Care for Severe ME Presentations Tue, 26 August 2025 from 6:00 pm (Brisbane time) Lived… Continue reading Severe ME Month 2025 Webinar Event

Acknowledgement of Country

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Group Australia Ltd (MEGA) acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land across which we work. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

Acknowledgement of People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Group Australia Ltd (MEGA) acknowledges the people living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) in Australia and around the world.
We acknowledge the harms and trauma caused by decades of systemic neglect, misrecognition of disease, exclusion from social welfare and healthcare, and the lack of meaningful advancement from publicly funded research.
We pay respect to the resilience, courage, and ongoing advocacy of people with ME, who continue to strive for recognition, rights, and justice in the face of profound barriers.