Meet our Virtual Support Facilitators.

Karen Le Roux
Karen is an educator who specialises in the area of Visual Arts. She lives with ME/CFS herself and recently stepped away from the classroom after a long and happy career as a teacher where she enjoyed sharing the skills of

Jennie Peut
Jennie brings with her over 45 years’ experience working in human services in a range of roles, including counsellor for families & carers, advocate for frail older adults, manager of a non-profit organisation, consultant, trainer, mediator, and group facilitator. Jennie

Louise De Pino
Louise is a trained social worker with extensive experience as a peer faciliator. Louise has lived with ME/CFS for 25 years, along with other co-morbid conditions. Throughout the years, Louise has advocated for and provided support to a number of people

Sacchi Carr
Hi, I’m Sacchi, and I have been navigating the complexities that come with post-viral illness since developing long COVID in January 2025. Earlier in the year, I joined my own Emerge Australia support group, and my wonderful peers continue to