Emerge Australia

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Emerge Australia efforts include peer support groups, Health Promotion activities, awareness and fundraising activities, advocacy, seminars and a dedicated Member information service. They produce a quarterly Emerge Journal.

"We are determined to strengthen the national response to ME/CFS and welcome and encourage all State and Territory organisations, communities and individuals to join with us as we move forward with hope, vigour and a commitment to lead."[1]

The current CEO of Emerge Australia is Anne Wilson.

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From Emerge Australian website:

Mission - To support, provide information and advocacy for people associated with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

Vision - Universal awareness and acknowledgement of ME/CFS as a medical condition.

Values - To serve the best interests of people affected by ME/CFS with integrity, compassion and empathy.

Funding[edit | edit source]

In July 2018, Emerge Australia received $370,000 in Federal Department of Health funding to support its work.[2]

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The 'ME Society' was formed in 1980 in Victoria, and included patients from Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia. The New South Wales and ACT societies formed independently, at the same time. The society's quarterly information brochure, 'Emerge', began in 1980.[3] In 2014, the society was renamed from 'ME/CFS Australia (Victoria)' to 'Emerge Australia'.

Chief Executive Officer 2015-2016 Amanda Kelly

Chief Executive Officer 2016 - Leisl Jackson (acting)

Chief Executive Officer 2016-2017 - Elizabeth Logan

Chief Executive Officer 2017-2018 - John Jeffries

Chief Executive Officer 2019 - 2020 - Heidi Nicholl

Chief Executive Officer 2021 - Anne Wilson

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