Below are the currently available support groups for carers and supporters of people with ME/CFS and long COVID.
Please read the group descriptions and confirm that you can attend the listed dates before signing up.
Carers – Standing Beside
A caring space for partners of adults living with ME/CFS or long COVID. This group offers understanding, connection, and support for those navigating the ups and downs of caring for and living alongside a partner with these conditions.
This Virtual Support Group will start at 1:00pm AEST on the following Tuesdays:
- 21/04/2026
- 05/05/2026
- 19/05/2026
- 02/06/2026
- 16/06/2026
- 30/06/2026*
*This 6th session is a meeting with Emerge Australia’s support staff to discuss next steps for the group.
Carers – Steady Support
A caring community for parents and guardians supporting an adult child with ME/CFS or long COVID. This group offers space to connect, share, and feel understood by others walking a similar path.
This Virtual Support Group will start at 1:00pm AEST on the following Wednesdays:
- 22/04/2026
- 06/05/2026
- 20/05/2026
- 03/06/2026
- 17/06/2026
- 01/07/2026*
*This 6th session is a meeting with Emerge Australia’s support staff to discuss next steps for the group.
Carers – Holding Both
A supportive space for people who live with ME/CFS or long COVID and also have caring responsibilities for someone else. Together, we’ll share experiences, acknowledge the challenges of balancing the caring role while managing a chronic illness, and find understanding and encouragement from others in similar situations.
This Virtual Support Group will start at 1:00pm AEST on the following Thursdays:
- 23/04/2026
- 07/05/2026
- 21/05/2026
- 04/06/2026
- 18/06/2026
- 02/07/2026*
*This 6th session is a meeting with Emerge Australia’s support staff to discuss next steps for the group.
