Not Unseen, Not Unheard: Stand with those impacted by ME/CFS

Join us in support for people with ME/CFS

Stand with Emerge Australia – your support can transform lives, bringing hope, understanding, and effective treatment to those living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).

The Faces of PEM

The Faces of PEM is a growing digital wall of people living with PEM, and the supporters standing beside them. We invite you to upload a photo of your face and become part of a collective presence that cannot be dismissed.

Donate to Emerge Australia

As a not-for-profit organisation Emerge Australia relies on the generosity of the community to ensure critical services and programs can continue to run. Help us to improve the lives of people living with ME/CFS and long COVID across Australia.

Join the AusME

Your participation only accelerates our progress in advancing knowledge. Join the AusME ME/CFS and long COVID registry today and help us make a difference.

7 July 2026

The Count ME Campaign

Count ME: A Milestone for ME/CFS Recognition in Australia

In a groundbreaking development for the ME/CFS community, ME/CFS will be included in the upcoming Australian Burden of Disease Study (ABDS), set to be released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) in December 2026. This marks the first time since 2003 that ME/CFS will be recognised as a separate condition within the national health framework, a pivotal moment that promises to reshape the landscape of public health for over 250,000 Australians.

The ABDS is the nation’s definitive guide for assessing the impact of various diseases and health conditions on the Australian population. By utilising Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), the study provides a comprehensive measure of health loss, allowing for direct comparisons across a wide spectrum of health issues.

Did You Know?

Creating awareness, driving change

Despite all this, we still struggle to have the impact and severity of ME/CFS acknowledged in our community.

Help us make a difference

Your financial support is vital to enabling us to help those with ME/CFS with Telehealth and Support Services as well as providing key resources to the community.

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Our Research

Insights & Inspiration

At the heart of our mission lies a deep commitment to unearthing new insights about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).

We recognise the urgent need to expand our understanding of this complex and often misunderstood condition. To this end, we tirelessly pursue research initiatives, collaborating with leading experts and institutions.

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