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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 14h

Is your child missing school because of #MECFS or #LongCOVID? Join Emerge Australia and MissingSchool for a free online session on educational supports for students with chronic illness. 📅 15 Oct, 2pm AEDT 🔗 zurl.co/6Ldjy

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Nominations for 2026 #mecfs & #longcovid excellence in journalism! 🗓️ Eligibility: Published or broadcast 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2026 💡 Nominate: articles, radio, TV, digital, or podcasts 🌍 Open to everyone Learn more + submit: zurl.co/yKKdL #emergeaustralia

Promotional graphic for Emerge Australia’s ME/CFS and Long COVID Media Awards. It shows a smiling reporter holding a microphone and notebook while standing beside a video camera outdoors. A green banner reads “ME/CFS and Long COVID Media Awards,” and text below says, “Capturing the Narrative: Media Awards Qualifying Now.”

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

📢 REMINDER: Patient Decision Aid - Exercise: What is right for me? ✅ Understand your options ✅ Compare the benefits and risks of each option ✅ Consider what matters most to you ✅ Feel more confident when making healthcare decisions zurl.co/bYZPu #countME

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Shop #BettytheBattery plushies, T-shirts, socks and more, featuring artwork by Amanda Francey & Shiloh Moore. Every purchase supports #EmergeAustralia’s work for people living with #mecfs & #longcovid 🎁 zurl.co/3YR9B #ChristmasGifts

Emerge Australia Christmas merchandise graphic on a navy background with green starbursts. Text reads: “Gifts that give more. Christmas gifting by Emerge Australia. Shop the range.” Products shown include a CureME drink bottle, black tote bag, “Do Not Disturb – Recharge in Progress” eye mask and patterned socks.

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

💙 Nearly 2,000 Australians shared their experiences of ME/CFS and long COVID - thank you! The survey closed to new participants on 30 Sept, but if you’ve already started, you can return and complete it until 15 Oct. We’re so grateful. 💙Survey: zurl.co/S3aMW #countME

Emerge Australia Count ME graphic showing a diverse group standing together with their arms around each other. Text reads: “Already started the survey? Complete it by 15 October.” A banner says: “Nearly 2,000 voices. One extraordinary community.”

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

💙 October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month. Dysautonomia and orthostatic intolerance can affect people with ME/CFS and long COVID. Melbourne landmarks will light up turquoise on 2 and 23 October to raise awareness. Learn more: zurl.co/BRujL #DysautonomiaAwarenessMonth

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

💚 October is #MentalHealthMonth, with this year's theme #togetherWeThrive, we’re recognising the importance of connection, compassion and support for people living with #MECFS & #longCOVID. Explore our social connection & support resources: zurl.co/6SUpg

Mental Health Month graphic on a light blue background with colourful hearts, stars and doodles. Text reads: “Mental Health Month. Together we thrive! October 2026.” Mental Health Australia and Emerge Australia logos appear at the bottom.

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📣 Emerge Australia has submitted to the Reducing Health Inequities Mission, calling for better research, healthcare and support for people with ME/CFS and long COVID. These communities must not continue to be overlooked. Read our submission: zurl.co/MbCQG

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🌍 On International Translation Day, we’re recognising the importance of accessible information. Emerge Australia offers Simple English resources, translations in Chinese, Punjabi and Arabic, plus free interpreter support for Telehealth. Learn more: zurl.co/SkYq9

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Introducing Emerge Australia’s latest Research Digest – easy-to-read summaries of new ME/CFS and Long COVID research, delivered monthly to your inbox. 🧠✨ Subscribe or browse past editions (incl. audio): zurl.co/cHrKk

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

If you’re living with ME/CFS, long COVID, or want to volunteer as a ‘healthy control’ for medical research studies, becoming an AusME Registry participant is the simplest way to get involved in research! Sign up today and make a difference! Link in bio.

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

With less than two weeks left in the Living with ME/CFS or long COVID in Australia study, 1,500 people have already shared their experiences. Thank you! Every response strengthens the evidence needed for better recognition, care and research. 👉 zurl.co/kbBAb

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

💙 Safe healthcare must be free from stigma. Our submission calls for healthcare standards that address stigma, recognise PEM and ensure people with ME/CFS and long COVID feel believed and safe. Read our submission: zurl.co/aisYP

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

💙 A gift in your will can help Emerge Australia continue supporting people living with ME/CFS, long COVID and other energy-limiting conditions for generations to come. Every gift can make a lasting difference. Learn more: zurl.co/U14jt #SupportEmerge #GiveHope

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Promotional graphic for Emerge Australia’s ME/CFS and Long COVID Media Awards. It shows a close-up of professional video cameras, with one camera in sharp focus and a person’s hand on the side. A green banner reads “ME/CFS and Long COVID Media Awards,” and text below says, “Capturing the Narrative: Media Awards Qualifying Now.”

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

💙 #WorldPatientSafetyDay highlights the need for safe care. For people living with #MECFS and #longCOVID, recognising #PEM is essential. Ignoring PEM can lead to unsafe advice, deterioration and preventable harm. Clinical resources 👉 zurl.co/4SYSg

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

📅 Health professionals: join sleep physician David Cunnington on 17 September, 6:30–8pm AEST, for a webinar on sleep in ME/CFS, realistic treatment goals and which sleep disorders need care. Students welcome. Register: zurl.co/Qe1Ba

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📢 Participants needed! The GLOW Trial is studying gut-based therapy for Long COVID at Uni Hospital Geelong. If you’re 18–65 with moderate–severe symptoms, you may be eligible. Learn more 👉 CTUClinicalTrialsUnit@barwonhealth.org.au | 📞 (03) 4215 3078

Promotional poster. Photo of a smiling young woman outdoors among green trees. Headline: ‘Long COVID research opportunity.’ Subhead: ‘Gut therapy to improve long COVID outcomes and wellbeing.’ Logos: IMPACT, Deakin University, Barwon Health, ISNPR, Australian Rotary Health, and Emerge Australia

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Learn about Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM), a condition common in ME/CFS and long COVID, causing symptoms to worsen after minor activity. Join our free course to understand more. zurl.co/4IRf7 💡

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

1,300 voices heard 💙 to everyone who has shared their experiences in the Living with #MECFS or #longCOVID in Aus study. Every response strengthens the evidence needed for better recognition, care and research. Help us reach 2,000 by the end of Sep. 👉 zurl.co/UIgU9

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

💛 R U OK? Day For people living with #MECFS & #LongCOVID, the answer is often no. So instead of asking “Are you okay?”, let’s say: 💛 I believe you. 💛 I’m here. 💛 You don’t have to explain. 💛 You don’t have to pretend. Let’s create a community where every answer is safe 💛

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

REMINDER: Patient Decision Aid - Exercise: What is right for me? ✅ Understand your options ✅ Compare the benefits and risks of each option ✅ Consider what matters most to you ✅ Feel more confident when making healthcare decisions zurl.co/Tp263 #mecfs #longcovid

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

At #IMSANZ2026, General Physicians joined A/Prof Bernard Shiu and Nurse Educator Kate Herbert for an interactive case-based workshop exploring #MECFS & #longCOVID. The best workshops are ones where the audience does most of the talking and that was certainly the case here.

Photos of A/Prof Bernard Shiu and Emerge Australia Nurse Educator Kate Herbet from the IMSANZ 2026 conference in Hobart.

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Recruitment call 📣 The Baker Institute / Uni of Melbourne are recruiting adults (18+) with ME/CFS or orthostatic intolerance for a study in Melbourne (2 clinic visits, parking + time reimbursed). More info: zurl.co/llz7W #MECFS #EmergeAustralia #BakerInstitute

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

💙 This Father’s Day, we’re thinking of dads, father figures and carers living with or supporting someone with ME/CFS or long COVID. Whether today brings celebration, reflection or simply getting through, we see you and wish you a gentle, meaningful day. #MECFS #LongCOVID

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🌍 On International Day of Charity, we’re celebrating YOU 💙 Every donation, fundraiser, purchase, share and act of support helps Emerge Australia continue its work for people living with ME/CFS and long COVID. Thank you for making a difference. #InternationalDayOfCharity

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

💙One month left in the Living with ME/CFS or long COVID in Australia study. 1,150 people have already shared their experiences. Every response strengthens the evidence needed for better recognition, care and research. Can we reach 1,500? 👉 zurl.co/Dj0AH

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Join the AusME Biobank in advancing #MECFS and #longCOVID research. If you're in QLD, NSW or VIC with these conditions, or a healthy volunteer, donate blood today. 👉 Find out more at zurl.co/oqikm

A healthcare worker wearing gloves takes a blood sample from a smiling man’s arm in a clinic. Text reads “Every drop matters for ME/CFS and long COVID” and “You hold the key in advancing our understanding of ME/CFS and long COVID,” with Emerge Australia and AusME logos.

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We've made a submission on the Government's new Inclusive Communities Fund. We support more inclusive community organisations, but they can't replace individual NDIS funding (SCCP) being cut by 50%, often used for medical appointments and groceries. Read: zurl.co/tpXZe

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🌍 Free self-paced learning! #EmergeAustralia & #BatemanHorneCenter have launched modules for #MECFS, #longCOVID & energy-limiting conditions. 🌿 Practical tools for #pacing, #PEM, orthostatic intolerance and more. Start here: zurl.co/zGhbH

Light grey Emerge Australia and Bateman Horne Centre graphic promoting “FREE Self-Paced Education Tools,” with a “Link in caption” button; on the right, a person wearing headphones studies on a laptop and writes in a notebook while sitting on a bed.

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

📅 Health professionals: join sleep physician David Cunnington on 17 September, 6:30–8pm AEST, for a webinar on sleep dysfunction in ME/CFS, realistic sleep goals and when comorbid sleep disorders need treatment. Students welcome. Register: zurl.co/M14K3

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Free COVID-19 vaccine access is changing from 1 Oct 26, with funded vaccines focusing on people at highest risk of severe illness. If you’re considering a vaccine or booster, speak with your GP, pharmacist or healthcare provider about options. More info zurl.co/UIkFG

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Run a local or Australia-wide support group for ME/CFS, long COVID or a related condition? We’d love to hear from you. Share your details with us so we can help more people connect with community support. 🔗 zurl.co/Y5QK9

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Thanks to all in our community who gave their experiences to our advocacy on the NDIS Bill. Changes to access criteria do not occur until Jan 2028. Eligibility will continue to depend on each individual's circumstances. We have developed resources for applying to the NDIS 👉 zurl.co/5m5SJ

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Huge thanks to Dr Carina Garland MP for meeting with us and speaking about #CountME in Parliament on August 11! 🙏 👉 View the speech here: zurl.co/DF6pR Share and tag your MP. Being counted matters. #MECFS #LongCOVID #EnergyLimitingConditions # EmergeAustralia

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Australia’s Census helps build a picture of our communities. Many people noticed #MECFS and #longCOVID weren’t specifically captured. Help ensure our community is seen, understood and counted. Share your experience in our national study: zurl.co/47LE6 #emergeaustralia

Emerge Australia Count ME graphic showing a carer completing a form on a laptop beside a young person resting in bed with an eye mask and headphones. Text reads: “National ME/CFS & long COVID Survey. Help shape ME/CFS and long COVID priorities and care in Australia.”

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Have you been listening to our latest #ImaginePodcast season? Launched for #SevereMEDay hear stories from those living with #SevereMECFS, their carers, clinicians, and advocates. 🎧 Available now on your favourite podcast platform @MECFS_Clinic #CountME #mecfs #longcovid

Promotional graphic for Emerge Australia’s IMAGINE podcast on a bright blue background. Large text reads “Listen in IMAGINE podcast.” Eight speaker headshots are shown in a grid and labelled: Dr Liz Branigan, Tracey Collins, Dr Alexis Cutchins, Dr David Fineberg, Dr Robert Groysman, Stacey Hollings, Dr Jason Lam, Tracey Spicer AM. Emerge Australia and Count ME logos appear at the top, with dotted graphic accents in the background.

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

📅 Health professionals: join sleep physician David Cunnington on 17 September, 6:30–8pm AEST, for a webinar on sleep dysfunction in ME/CFS, realistic treatment goals and when comorbid sleep disorders need care. Register: zurl.co/SxQqc

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Australia’s Census helps build a picture of our communities. Many people noticed #mecfs and #longCOVID weren’t specifically captured. Help ensure our community is seen, understood and counted. Share your experience in our national study: emerge.org.au/mecfs-lc-sur... #emergeaustralia

Emerge Australia Count ME graphic showing a woman sitting on a couch with a dog, using a laptop. Text reads: “National ME/CFS & long COVID Survey. Help shape ME/CFS and long COVID priorities and care in Australia.”

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🌈A rainbow of possibilities awaits when you consider leaving a bequest to Emerge Australia.   Visit zurl.co/Vw6TB and learn how easy it is to create a free will online or make adjustments to your existing will.

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Preparing for medical appointments can be tough with #MECFS or #LongCOVID—especially with brain fog or PEM. 🧠 Emerge Australia offers tools and tips to help you communicate with your doctor. Explore here: zurl.co/iBy1b

Cartoon graphic of a doctor, calendar, notebook and two people comforting one another. "Worksheet for Medical Appointments".

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Join the Thompson Institute/University of Sunshine Coast's crucial study if aged 18-65, healthy OR living with #MECFS, fibromyalgia or fatiguing illnesses. Must be able to travel. 👉 Visit zurl.co/apWnA for more details.

Promotional graphic for an ME/CFS research opportunity. A clinician in blue scrubs points at brain scan images on a computer monitor. Text asks whether there are differences in the brain structure of people with ME/CFS or other fatiguing illnesses. Emerge Australia, Thompson Institute and USC logos appear at the bottom on a dark blue panel, with a bright blue label reading “ME/CFS research opportunity.”

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Promotional graphic for Emerge Australia’s ME/CFS and Long COVID Media Awards. A studio microphone is positioned in front of an open laptop, suggesting podcasting or broadcasting. A green banner reads “ME/CFS and Long COVID Media Awards,” and text below says, “Capturing the Narrative: Media Awards Qualifying Now.”

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

📅 Health professionals: join Caelum Schild on Thursday 13 August, 6:30–8pm AEST, for an advanced pacing webinar on heart rate thresholds, HRV and safer day-to-day decision making in ME/CFS. Register: zurl.co/OAzd7

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

This International Youth Day, we recognise young people living with ME/CFS & long COVID. #AusME welcomes participants aged 12+ with these conditions and healthy youth volunteers to help advance research & improve future care. More: zurl.co/rMBEZ #InternationalYouthDay

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Emerge Australia @emergeaustralia.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

If you live with #MECFS or #longCOVID in Australia, Edith Cowan University and #EmergeAustralia invite you to take part in a confidential online survey. What you share can help improve understanding, care, support and future research. Take part: eaecu.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #countME

Emerge Australia Count ME graphic showing a woman sitting on a couch using a smartphone. Text reads: “National ME/CFS & long COVID Survey. Help shape ME/CFS and long COVID priorities and care in Australia.”

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