The forum will permanently close on June 28.
Dear Community,
Since its creation, the Emerge Australia Community Forum has been a place for connection, support, and shared understanding for people living with ME/CFS. It was designed to reduce stigma, build awareness, and support peer connection—particularly for those in rural and regional areas—through interest-based activities and virtual discussion.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has taken part in this space. The honesty, empathy, and knowledge shared here have made it a meaningful part of our broader community work.
Our engagement strategy has evolved in recent years with new virtual support groups, live education sessions, and our Learning Management System (LMS), we’ve seen a natural shift in how people choose to connect. In 2024 and 2025, the forum saw very limited activity, while other platforms, like independent community Facebook groups, have grown and become more active hubs of support.
Because of this shift and the work required to maintain the forum, we’ve made the difficult decision to close it permanently. This change will allow us to focus our energy and resources on programs that are reaching and supporting more people in our community today.
Next steps:
- The forum will permanently close on June 28.
- If you’ve used the forum and would like help connecting with our current programs, like our Microsoft Teams support groups or live sessions, please feel free to contact me directly at [email protected]
- We also encourage you to explore some of the more active community-run Facebook groups for ongoing connection and support. We have provided more information below.
We know changes like this can be difficult, and we want to thank you sincerely for your presence, your contributions, and your trust. While this chapter is coming to a close, our commitment to you and the ME/CFS community remains stronger than ever.
We encourage you to connect with the community-led and run ME/CFS Australia Community Facebook Group using the link below https://www.facebook.com/groups/MECFSAustralia
This is a friendly, supportive space for Australians aged 18+ living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Long Covid, and related conditions, as well as for those who care for someone affected.
The group is kind and understanding, and you can feel safe, supported, and truly heard.
When you request to join, you’ll be asked two simple questions: one about your connection to ME/CFS, and one about why you’d like to join. This helps the group keep the space safe and relevant for everyone.
Warmest wishes,
Laura
Emerge Australia
