Happy Trans Day of Visibility 💙🏳️‍⚧️ We celebrate & support our transgender, gender diverse & non-binary community. Visibility builds understanding, inclusion & a safer future. At Emerge Australia, everyone deserves to feel seen, valued & supported. #TransDayOfVisibility

Pedal For Power: Paced Actions 💙 How to take part: 1️⃣ Create/join a team (or go solo) 2️⃣ Choose your “pedal” (rest, movement or creative) 3️⃣ Set a gentle goal 4️⃣ Share your page 5️⃣ Log minutes Join now: zurl.co/rTPuT #PedalForPower #MECFS #LongCOVID

Pedal for Power: Paced Actions Rest is participation. For people with #MECFS & #LongCOVID, even small exertion can cause PEM. This fundraiser is built around pacing & energy limits, choose rest or any gentle activity as your pedal. Join: zurl.co/AEa8H#MECFS#LongCOVID#PedalForPower

PWLE shared how rigid systems across health, education, employment and gov services are causing preventable harm to people with #MECFS & #longCOVID. People with ME/CFS shouldn't have to keep proving their illness to systems that don't understand it. Share or tag your MP

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/CMIWU

Monash Uni is recruiting adults 18+ with long COVID for a dietary fibre study. Includes study foods, 2 Alfred Hospital visits, samples + short check-ins. Info: zurl.co/X8ecA Survey: zurl.co/NAl46 💙

Pedal for Power is NOT a cycling event 💙 It’s an inclusive fundraiser designed for people with #MECFS & #LongCOVID where rest can be your “pedal.” Choose your own activity and rally support. Join: zurl.co/wXzrG#MECFS#LongCOVID#PedalForPower

Make a difference for your patients – from invisible to visible. 90% with ME/CFS remain undiagnosed; 50% of long COVID patients meet ME/CFS criteria. Free self-paced RACGP-approved CPD case-based diagnosis & management (HCPs only): zurl.co/WH2qE

To better support #MECFS & #longcovid GPs need training, tools & systems to respond to these conditions. W/out this, people will continue to face delayed diagnosis, fragmented care, inappropriate advice & avoidable harm. Share/tag your MP #mecfsallianceaustralia #emergeaustralia

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/WGNV4

📢 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 👉 [email protected] | 📞 (03) 4215 3078

💤 World Sleep Day If you live with #MECFS or #LongCOVID, sleep can be confusing and unrefreshing. Our Sleep Module shares practical info on sleep patterns, disruptors and how to build a gentle sleep plan. 👉: zurl.co/h4QHi

Stepwise symptom management Doctors and healthcare practitioners can play a vital role in supporting people with #MECFS & #LongCOVID. This approach focuses on improving quality of life - though it doesn’t treat the underlying cause of the illness. 👉 zurl.co/ycSvP

Here’s how Pedal For Power works Register * Create profile * Choose your pedal and set a gentle goal * Share with potential sponsors * Log effort to see impact Small actions. Clear impact. Fundraising for Emerge Australia: zurl.co/WTW9j #PedalForPower #mecfs #longcovid

This week is #advancecareplanningweek (16–22 March). An Advance Care Plan can help people with #MECFS record care preferences, including what helps, what worsens symptoms, and how they wish to be supported during severe illness. Learn more: zurl.co/P8zFA

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Parliament House and online for Fluctuating Energy, Fixed Systems. Speakers shared powerful experiences and insights on how rigid systems fail people with #mecfs & #longcovid. Watch the recording: zurl.co/qThaI#mecfs#longcovid#mecfsadvocacy

Today #emergeaustralia launches our new fundraiser Pedal For Power - inclusive fundraising built around safety & pacing, supporting care for our community. Choose a pedal that fits your energy. Participate solo or as a team. Every effort counts. 👉 zurl.co/PzCVh

🎧 Now Available: #ImaginePodcast Season 8, Ep 7 Henry Barker along with his mother Jen🎧 🔗 Available wherever you listen to podcasts - zurl.co/lzt2g#ImaginePodcast #emergeaustralia

For many living with #longCOVID & #mecfs, life is measured in energy, not time. Awareness is not only knowing long COVID & ME/CFS exist, it’s understanding the energy calculations people make every day. Support research. Clinical education. Equitable access to care. Importantly - believe them.

🎧 Now Available: #ImaginePodcast Season 8, Ep 6 Dr Emma Tippett 🎧 🔗 Available wherever you listen to podcasts - zurl.co/BGNVf#ImaginePodcast 🙌 Don't miss the other enlightening episodes in Season 8, as we release 1 daily during #LongCOVID Awareness week. #emergeaustralia

New online module for GPs 🩺 ME/CFS in General Practice: From invisible to visible – a case-based module covering identification, diagnosis, stigma-aware communication and safe care. RACGP CPD points available. #GPeducation #GPtraining #MECFS

🎧 Now Available: #ImaginePodcast Season 8, Ep 5 Dr Michelle Tavoletti 🎧 🔗 Available wherever you listen to podcasts - zurl.co/DopbN#ImaginePodcast 🙌 Don't miss the other enlightening episodes in Season 8, as we release 1 daily during #LongCOVID Awareness week. #emergeaustralia

Thank you to those who helped invite MPs to the Parliamentary Friends of ME/CFS meeting. 34 parliamentarians/staff from their office attended the meeting. 14 sent apologies. We’re now following up with every office to keep ME/CFS firmly on the agenda. 🔗 zurl.co/qEaTP

🎧 Now Available: #ImaginePodcast Season 8, Ep 4 Kit McMahon 🎧 🔗 Available wherever you listen to podcasts - zurl.co/kp3O9#ImaginePodcast 🙌 Don't miss the other enlightening episodes in Season 8, as we release 1 daily during #LongCOVID Awareness week. #emergeaustralia

🎧 Now Available: #ImaginePodcast Season 8, Ep 3 Assoc. Prof Bernard Shiu 🎧 🔗 Available wherever you listen to podcasts - zurl.co/7Rpbc#ImaginePodcast 🙌 Don't miss the other enlightening episodes in Season 8, as we release 1 daily during #LongCOVID Awareness week. #emergeaus

Today we recognise the incredible strength and resilience of young carers who provide invaluable support to their families living with #mecfs and #longcovid. If you're a young carer, we want you to know that we’re here to help! 💙 Find Carer resources 🌐 zurl.co/VwDEb

Today, we brought ME/CFS to APH. With the theme Fluctuating Energy, Fixed Systems, the PFG of ME/CFS meeting highlighted a stark truth: people with #MECFS & #longCOVID must use systems built for stability, consistency & recovery, while living with fluctuating and unpredictable capacity.

Welcome to Part 2 of the Parliamentary Friends of #MECFS event “Fluctuating Energy, Fixed Systems”, in Canberra today This is thread 2 where we will be live posting 🧵

Welcome to Part 2 of the Parliamentary Friends of #MECFS event “Fluctuating Energy, Fixed Systems”, in Canberra today This is thread 2 where we will be live posting 🧵

Welcome to the Parliamentary Friends of #MECFS event “Fluctuating Energy, Fixed Systems”, in Canberra today. The event is live streamed. You can register to here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... We will be live posting on this thread. 🧵 Part 1. The 2nd half of the event will be posted to Part 2.

🎧 Now Available: #ImaginePodcast Season 8, Ep 2 Leonie Cavill 🎧 🔗 Available wherever you listen to podcasts - zurl.co/yoOgp#ImaginePodcast 🙌 Don't miss the other enlightening episodes in Season 8, as we release 1 daily during #LongCOVID Awareness week. #emergeaustralia

There is still time to join the Parliamentary Friends of ME/CFS meeting online today. 🗓️ TODAY 11am – 1pm AEDT 🌐 Register now to watch online: zurl.co/ySxF7 JOIN US HERE at 11am where we will live post the meeting. #FairGoForME #MECFSAllianceAustralia

🌟 More great news! We are excited to announce Linda Smith from NewsCorp has been selected as a finalist in the #emergeaustralia Awards for #longcovid Journalism Excellence for the incredible 2025 piece in The Tasmanian Mercury. 🌟 Join us in celebrating Linda's achievement!🌟

🎧 Now Available: #ImaginePodcast Season 8, Ep 1 Prof David Putrino returns 🎧 🔗 Available wherever you listen to podcasts - zurl.co/9ExDk#ImaginePodcast 🙌 Don't miss the other enlightening episodes in Season 8, as we release 1 daily during #LongCOVID Awareness week. #emergeaus

🌟 Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce Lauren May as another finalist for the #emergeaustralia Awards for #longcovid Journalism! 🌟 Her words inspire us and remind us that even in the face of significant limitations, one can make a remarkable impact. Thank you Lorie! zurl.co/CSSVA

International Women's Day 2026! 

 On the eve of Long COVID Awareness Week, we note the disproportionate representation of women living with #mecfs, #longcovd and invisible energy limiting conditions. Celebrating the strength, resilience, and achievements of all women.

🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate and recognise Philip Hoover as a finalist in the prestigious #emergeaustralia Awards for #longcovid Journalism Excellence! Read Philip's powerful article here: zurl.co/0pGT2#emergeaustralia📖 You won't want to miss it! Thank you, Philip! 💫

Recently diagnosed with long COVID? 💙 Join the AusME Registry to share your experience and support research into #LongCOVID and #MECFS in Australia. Your voice matters. Sign up: zurl.co/hrxeh#LongCOVID#MECFS#HealthResearch

🌟 Celebrating Felicity Nelson, finalist in the #emergeaustralia Awards for #longcovid Journalism Excellence! 🔗 Read the impactful articles here: zurl.co/uRKvL#emergeaustralia#longcovid📢 Let’s applaud Felicity's commitment to impactful journalism.

NEW: The RACGP’s journal, Australian Journal of General Practice: the RACGP HANDI Guide recommending graded exercise for #mecfs is not supported by evidence and should be withdrawn immediately. #emergeaustralia will continue advocating for its withdrawal. zurl.co/ZLnQR

📢 #MECFS needs political attention - and MPs need to hear from us. Email your MP (2 mins!) and urge them to attend the Parliamentary Friends of ME/CFS meeting on 10 March. Take action 👉 zurl.co/NfBan#MECFS Let’s fill the room. 💙 #FairGoForME #MECFSAllianceAustralia

5 days to go until #MECFSAllianceAustralia and co-chair Dr Mike Freelander MP host the the first, 2026 meeting of the Parliamentary Friends of ME/CFS group. 🗓️ Tuesday, 10 March 2026 ⏰ 11:00am – 1pm AEDT 📍Online via Zoom 🔗 zurl.co/ByTGc#MECFSAllianceAustralia #fairgoforme

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/tYcRE #MECFS #EmergeAustralia #BakerInstitute

We’re seeking 3 Volunteer Peer Support Champions! 🎨 Calm Creations (Creative Group) 🌈 Shared Journeys (LGBTQIA+) 🤝 Steady Support (Parents/guardians of adults with #MECFS or #longcovid) Lived experience essential. Training & support provided. Apply now zurl.co/o20zJ

🎙️ Announcing #EmergeAustralia’s 2026 #LongCOVID Awareness Week Podcast Season! 📅 Release Date: Starting 9 March 2026 🎧 Available on: Spotify, Apple Music, Emerge Australia website and all good podcast platforms. #imaginepodcast

✨ Live Pacing Pop-Up Series (Mar–Jun 2026) ✨ Join us for 4 interactive sessions on PEM, pacing basics, heart rate & upright hours. Attend one or all - no prerequisites required. Build confidence. Ask questions. Strengthen your pacing practice. Book now: zurl.co/mE6Os

Virtual Support Groups for Carers & Supporters 🌿 Are you supporting someone living with #MECFS or #longcovid? Emerge Australia’s virtual #supportgroups offer a safe space to connect with others. Next groups start April 2026 – zurl.co/wWIT3

📢 #MECFS needs political attention - and MPs need to hear from us. Email your MP (2 mins!) and urge them to attend the Parliamentary Friends of ME/CFS meeting on 10 March. Take action 👉 zurl.co/DG4nc#MECFS Let’s fill the room. 💙 #FairGoForME #MECFSAllianceAustralia

Live DSP Q&A in 2 weeks 💬 Wed 18 March, 2:00pm AEDT – get practical help with applying for the Disability Support Pension. Step 1: Complete our free DSP module. Step 2: Join the 45-min live Q&A. Start here: zurl.co/1sHrq

Today we highlight the right of everyone to live a life with dignity. People with #MECFS & #longCOVID deserve: ✨ To be believed, accommodated, included ✨ Access to health services ✨ To live free from discrimination Society must adapt, not exclude. Find resources about inclusion zurl.co/RQxL1