Virtual Support Groups – For People Who Live With ME/CFS or long COVID

Our virtual support groups offer safe, inclusive spaces for people living with ME/CFS and long COVID to connect, share experiences and find mutual support. Whether through conversation, creativity, or low-sensory activities, these groups help foster understanding, reduce isolation and build resilience. We aim to empower individuals at every stage of their journey to feel heard, supported and inspired.

How Our Groups Work

• Group Size: Up to 12 participants
• Facilitators: Each group is hosted by a trained Emerge Australia facilitator
• Session Format: 5 virtual sessions, held every two weeks
• Ongoing Support: After the initial sessions, your group can continue meeting as part of our Volunteer Peer Support Community to stay connected.

We provide two dedicated spaces on Microsoft Teams for your group:

• A private space for written communication and updates
• Live session links for each virtual session (sessions are not recorded)

Volunteer Peer Support: After the professionally facilitated sessions, groups can transition into our Volunteer Community Champions pilot program. This initiative trains group members to volunteer as peer moderators, supporting the continuation of your group. More information will be shared during the sessions.

What You’ll Need to Join

• A computer, tablet, or phone that can download and run Microsoft Teams
• A stable internet connection

Please Note:
Your username for Microsoft Teams will be the start of your email address. For example, if your email is [email protected], your username will be jo.smith. Some participants choose to create a new email address for added privacy.