NCNED
Visit the National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases (NCNED) for detailed information on ME/CFS research.
Charity Tick
ACT ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
ACT ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society
Welcome
Thank you for visiting.
We provide support and information for people affected by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) /Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) in the Canberra region.
ACT ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society is a not for profit, self help organisation which provides support services such as monthly support group meetings, a self help course and Telephone Information and Support Service (TISS). We provide information about ME/CFS and FMS to members, medical practitioners and the public. We also raise funds for research into ME/CFS and hold information sessions and events to raise awareness in the ACT region. If you think you could benefit from any of our services please get in touch.
ACT ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society does not provide counselling services or either systemic or individual advocacy.
Support Group
The Support Group generally meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Pearce Community Centre. Meetings are informative, interactive sessions usually led by a guest speaker. As well, there is always time for a friendly chat over a cup of tea or coffee.
Adults of any age with an interest in ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or fibromyalgia are welcome.
SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday 4 July 2017 @12:45pm
Free St John First Aid Session
Time: 12:45pm for a 1:00pm start - finish 2:30pm
Venue: Large meeting room
Building 1
Pearce Community Centre, Pearce
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available.
Would you know what to do
...if your partner collapsed in front of you?
...if your mate started slurring his speech?
...if you had a crushing chest pain?
Not sure? Been a while since you learnt first aid? Never learnt first aid? Come and learn for free with St John ACT.
A gold coin donation would be appreciated for this session as a small thank you to St John ACT for their voluntary work.
For more information please email or phone 6290 1984.
Support Group meetings are not held in December or January.
News
♦ Breakthrough in ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Testing
ME/CFS Research Breakthrough by Australian Scientists
♦ Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report
Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:
♦ International Consensus Primer for Medical Practitioners (ICP)
Adults and Paediatric: International Consensus Primer for Medical Practitioners
♦Carer Gateway - national online and phone service for carers
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