National Independent Peer Support Groups

 
Karen Le Roux Art

Location – YouTube 

Description – This YouTube channel features quick, gentle art tutorials showing easy, relaxing paint studies that you can finish in a few minutes using simple brush strokes and limited colours. No pressure. No perfection. Just a few minutes of calm creativity. You are invited to follow along, embrace small joys as you learn new skills and fill your walls with beautiful art.

This is a public channel on YouTube and everyone is welcome to watch and follow along.

ME/CFS Australia Community

Location – Facebook

Description – ME/CFS Australia Community is private Facebook group that provides a supportive and conflict-free environment for Australians aged 18+ who have ME/CFS or Long COVID, or are direct, non-commercial carers. We encourage the sharing of evidence-based, scientifically robust research, news and information, and aim to provide a safe online space which promotes well-being and community for our members. The group was started in 2007 and currently numbers nearly 8000 members.

ME Support Group 

Location – Online – Nationally 

Description – This is a welcoming online peer support group that meets every fortnight on a Tuesday afternoon.

The group is a space for connection, companionship and support. It is not a group for providing advice or additional information about ME, although members are welcome to share their own personal experiences of living with ME.

We aim to create a safe, respectful and understanding space where people can connect with others who may understand what they are going through.

Compassion, empathy and kindness are at the heart of the group.

Contact – Please email mecfssupport@gmail.com for more information and to express interest in joining the group.

Parents of Young People with ME/CFS Australia 

Location – Facebook 

Description – Parents of Young People with ME/CFS Australia is the only Australian-based support group for families with children who have ME/CFS, predominantly school-aged from primary to young adults. It was founded in 2018 and currently has 330+ members, with discussions including education and non-traditional approaches to schooling such as Distance Education, health issues and management, and accessing government supports such as NDIS, DSP and carers payments. 

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