Emerge Australia

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."

History
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. In 2014, the society was renamed from 'ME/CFS Australia (Victoria)' to 'Emerge Australia'.

Advocacy actions

 * 2016: An open letter is sent to Queen Mary University London, and the Information Commissioner's Office in the UK, asking for the release of the PACE Trial data.

Talks and Interviews

 * The Wire Radio in Australia covers the dismal research spending into ME and interviews patient Sasha, Senator Scott Ludlam and Sally Missings of Emerge Australia.
 * Vimeo channel - Emerge seminars

Online Presence

 * Website
 * FaceBook
 * Twitter
 * Linked In
 * Give Now (donations)