ME/ CFS South Australia Inc

12/08/2026

ME/CFS SA members can join the zoom social catchup every Thursday afternoon.
*Please note a new start time

This week, Thurs 13/8, we will be trialing a new time starting at 12.30pm and finishing up at 1.30pm. The host may stay longer if guests are still happily chatting.
Open to members of ME/CFS SA. ( Join here https://mecfssa.org.au/get-involved/membership )

Head to the Member Resource Login and then to the “Upcoming events: links”

Make a cuppa, bring your lunch, get comfy and join us for a chat. Everyone is welcome to stay for as little or as long as they need, health depending.

08/08/2026

Today we acknowledge those in our ME/CFS community who are rarely or never seen by others, as patients or as dedicated carers.
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Support those with severe/very severe ME/CFS by learning more about different aspects of living with and caring for people with severe/very severe ME/CFS.

Find three informative videos and text on the "Dialogues for a neglected illness" website: https://www.dialogues-mecfs.co.uk/films/severeme/

Links to these videos and other documentaries on ME/CFS can be found on our website: https://mecfs.org.au/resources/list-of-documentaries-on-me-cfs

10/07/2026

The SAFECOM AusAlert engagement team will be visiting Gawler on Monday 13 July 2026, to conduct a community information session at Gawler Civic Centre, 89–91 Murray St, Gawler SA 5118, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

Please register to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gawler-ausalert-community-information-session-tickets-1993440706816

A Facebook event has also been created for this session: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JJNoenF62/

For more information about how AusAlert impacts people with ME/CFS see this post from ME/CFS Australia:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1T8J4FHKPt/

07/06/2026

is holding an online Seminar, 27th June at 2pm ACST, regarding Polyvagal Theory.

This seminar will offer tips/practical ideas that people with ME/CFS can use in their everyday life to calm their nervous system and improve their mental health plus bonus tips for ME/CFS and menopause. More information is available at https://mecfssa.org.au/event/seminar-polyvagal-theory

This seminar is for members of ME/CFS SA only. Annual membership is only $5, and you can join here - https://mecfssa.org.au/get-involved/membership

30/05/2026

Thank you to all for helping raise awareness for ME/CFS during May. Your recognition and support is greatly appreciated.

Light Up the Night went blue at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Riverbank Footbridge, Unley Town Hall, Parliament House SA, Uni SA Bradley Building, Adelaide Town Hall and the Adelaide Festival Centre.

We also saw blue for LUTN in other states. In WA, we thank The Bell Tower and the Fremantle Prison. In Tasmania , we thank the Launceston Town Hall.

SA Power Networks billboard on the corner of Anzac Hwy and Greenhill Rd.

Grill'd Unley Local Matters fundraising opportunity.

Thank you to those who held or attended a Blue Sunday event, raising awareness and funds towards ME/CFS.

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For more information about May Awareness please visit
https://mecfs.org.au/event/international-me-cfs-awareness-day-south-australia-light-up-the-night

07/05/2026

The University of the Sunshine Coast are holding a roundtable event on International ME/CFS Awareness Day 2026, Tuesday May 12.

"Shaping the future of Long COVID and ME/CFS research: Lived experience perspectives."

Link for more information and to register here: [https://bit.ly/4nbSIsp]

12 MAY 2026 - We warmly encourage you to be part of an upcoming online conversation conducted by the University of the Sunshine Coast: Shaping the future of Long COVID and ME/CFS research: Lived experience perspectives.

This roundtable is about listening. It’s a space to share your experiences, perspectives, and priorities - and to help guide the future of research into Long COVID and ME/CFS.

Please note that discussions will be recorded to help capture lived experience perspectives and guide future research directions.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4nbSIsp

Please note that tickets for this event are limited. Your perspective is greatly valued.

07/05/2026

Light up the Night!

Keep your eyes open for buildings lighting up blue for ME/CFS including Adelaide Oval and Riverbank Footbridge; Unley Town Hall; Parliament House SA; Adelaide Town Hall; Adelaide Festival Centre and the Uni SA Bradley Building.

We also have a sign on the SAPN Billboard on the corner of Greenhill Road and Anzac Highway.

If you have a connection to a building in SA that could light up on 12 May in future years, please let us know via [email protected].

https://mecfssa.org.au/event/lightupthenight-2026

07/05/2026

May is International ME/CFS Awareness month, with May 12th being our International Awarenss Day.

ME/CFS SA members can join our weekly social zoom on 14th May. We will be celebrating with a Blue Sunday cuppa for M.E. (2.30pm – 4pm)
Head to the Member Resource Login and then to the “Upcoming events: links”

Thank you to those who will hold a 'Blue Sunday' morning or afternoon tea during May to raise awareness and funds to support those with ME.
Anyone can invite their own family and friends to have a Blue Sunday cuppa for M.E. to raise funds for our important work.

https://mecfssa.org.au/event/may-awareness-2026-zoom-2

16/04/2026

ME/CFS Australia is inviting proposals for postgraduate top-up scholarships, consumable grants, and/or travel grants.

All eligibility criteria, guidelines, and how-to-apply information can be found on our website: https://mecfs.org.au/postgrad
Due date: 15 May 2026

11/04/2026

Researchers at Deakin University are investigating if a potential new treatment is effective in treating Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). This study will assess the effectiveness of the medication in a high-quality, clinical trial.

There is a need for ability to attend in Geelong.

For more information, go to: https://mecfs.org.au/get-involved/participate-in-research