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Emerge Australia
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Not-for-Profit Organisation supporting Australians living with ME/CFS (mylagic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome) and long COVID.
Education | Research | Advocacy | Support Services
Website: www.emerge.org.au
Donate: www.emerge.org.au/donate/
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Have you read our Chair’s message in the 2024/25 Annual Report yet? ❣️

Mark Clisby reflects on the year, thanks our community and shares why our work for people with ME/CFS + Long COVID matters.

Read it here: zurl.co/a1VY2
#EmergeAustralia
“Emerge Australia Annual Report 2025 tile. On the left is a head-and-shoulders photo of Mark Clisby, Emerge Australia Chair, smiling in a blue jacket and shirt with greenery behind him. On the right, a blue-framed quote about striving to be an open, transparent organisation that listens to the community. Top text: ‘Showcasing a year of achievements.’ Bottom banner: ‘Emerge Australia’s Annual Report 2025.’”
December 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The rhythm of #MECFS , captured in design. 💙✨
Shiloh Moore’s “Stop. Rest. Pace. Repeat.” tee + tote honour pacing as empowerment – a thoughtful Christmas gift for those who know the journey.

Order by 10 Dec for pre-Christmas delivery: zurl.co/lvHcM

#ChristmasGift
“Emerge Australia Christmas merch tile. A woman wears a white T-shirt that reads ‘ME/CFS: Stop. Rest. Pace. Repeat’ with a simple line drawing of a resting figure and headphones. She holds a black tote bag that says ‘Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: Hard to say. Harder to live.’ At the bottom, text reads: ‘This Christmas, give a gift that truly makes a difference’ with a bauble icon saying ‘Order Today’.”
December 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Lily was one of the few who eventually found clinicians who understood her illness; doctors who listened, who believed her, and who had the tools to help.

Donate and be the catalyst for change for patients with #MECFS & #longCOVID.
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Emerge Australia Christmas appeal tile. Heading: ‘This Christmas, create a brighter future for those with ME/CFS.’ Two photos: left, a young woman supported by another person while swimming in the ocean; right, the same woman standing alone on a beach. Text describes her progress from six years indoors to walking and swimming again, with a ‘Donate Today’ call to action
December 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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🌍 Free self-paced learning!

#EmergeAustralia & #BatemanHorneCenter have launched modules for #MECFS, #longCOVID & energy-limiting conditions. 🌿

Practical tools for #pacing, #PEM, orthostatic intolerance and more.

Start here: zurl.co/LLwvF
Free self-paced education tools". Smart phone with Emerge Australia and Bateman Horne Center logos "Setting the standard, elevating care
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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✨ Gifting made easy ✨

Choose a bundle: Comfort (Betty plush + eye mask), Artist (Cure ME tee + drink bottle), Pacing (SRPR tee + tote) or Stocking (Betty socks). Supports #MECFS & #longCOVID advocacy.

⏰Order by 10 Dec 🎁 zurl.co/Bgxbz
Emerge Australia Christmas gift bundles tile. Four product images in a grid: Comfort Bundle (Betty plush character and ‘Do Not Disturb – Recharging in Progress’ eye mask), Artist Bundle (white ‘Cure ME’ T-shirt and matching drink bottle), Pacing Bundle (pacing message T-shirt and black ME/CFS tote bag), and Stocking Stuffer (blue and green Betty socks). Text prompts viewers to ‘Order your gifts’.
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Your voice matters. CALD community with ME/CFS or long COVID, or caring for someone? Please take our short survey to help us make services & website more inclusive.

Take part: zurl.co/zgq1i

#MECFS #LongCOVID #CALDHealth #CommunityVoice
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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🎄⏰ Only 22 days to Christmas!
Secure your Christmas delivery of #EmergeAustralia merch by ordering before 10 Dec!

Give gifts that raise awareness of people living with #MECFS or #longCOVID.

Order today zurl.co/fZORQ
Emerge Australia Christmas merch promo. Grid of six products: blue patterned socks, black ME/CFS tote bag, white ‘Cure ME’ T-shirt, white pacing T-shirt, ‘Do Not Disturb – Recharge in Progress’ sleep mask on a resting woman, and a white ‘Cure ME’ drink bottle. Emerge Australia logo at top left, a bauble icon saying ‘Order your gifts’ at top right, and text along the bottom: ‘This Christmas give a gift that truly makes a difference.
December 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Today on #IDPWD we’re highlighting people living with invisible, fluctuating illnesses like #MECFS and #longCOVID. 

Some may be eligible for NDIS or DSP to help with daily support and independence. 

Learn more: zurl.co/eIVXR
Emerge Australia logo and heading ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’. Below is a colourful illustration of a diverse group of disabled people: a person in a wheelchair using a tablet, a person with a guide dog, a child and adults with prosthetic legs, hearing aids and a walker, a person with low vision and white cane, and a bedbound person wearing headphones and an eye mask. Everyone is gathered together, interacting in a warm, inclusive way.
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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On Giving Tuesday, support clinical education, to create a brighter future for those with #MECFS, #longCOVID and related energy limiting conditions.

Lily’s story shows what happens when care is informed and compassionate.

Donate now: zurl.co/D1VQl
December 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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In our DDA Review submission we call for a broader disability definition and stronger protection from discrimination for people with ME/CFS and long COVID.

More: zurl.co/NXjkT
#InvisibleDisabilities
Social media tile from Emerge Australia. On the right, a close-up of a hand holding a pen and writing on a document, framed like a computer window. On the left, on a dark blue background, a white rounded box reads: ‘Emerge Australia’s submission for the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Review’. The Emerge Australia logo appears in the top left corner.
November 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Healthcare professional? Get support to care for people with ME/CFS and long COVID. Sign up to hear about new education opportunities: zurl.co/CQQrR
#MECFS #LongCOVID
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November 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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#EmergeAustralia is pleased to release our 2025 Annual Report.

Showcasing a year of achievements read insights into a vibrant period of growth and development at Emerge Australia. With continued focus on anyone impacted by #MECFS & #longCOVID.

Read more zurl.co/74DFo
Front cover of the 2025 Annual report. White background with grey concentric semicircles radiating from the bottom left corner. Text: Showcasing a year of achievements. Emerge Australia logo is top right.
November 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Step into comfort this Christmas! 🧦💚💙 Our Betty the Battery socks are bright, fun and full of meaning.

🎁 Support ME/CFS advocacy with every pair - zurl.co/kgP51

#BettyTheBattery #EmergeAustralia #MECFS #ChristmasStocking #GiftIdeas #PowerOurPath #christmasgiving
A person standing on wooden floorboards wearing white Emerge Australia socks covered in Betty the Battery. Text: This Christmas, give a gift that truly makes a difference. Emerge Australia logo is bottom centre.
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Lily's journey shows the harrowing impact of #MECFS and the power of compassionate and specialised care. Your donation, can ensure more GPs are equipped with knowledge and resources to provide informed care..

Donate today 🌟zurl.co/rGxMn
Emerge Australia graphic with soft gold background and heading ‘Donate Today.’ Text features a quote from Lily Schubert "‘It felt like everywhere I turned, no-one could help me. My body and spirit were put through irreparable harm by a medical system unequipped to support me, and very sadly I’m not alone. I’m one of 600,000 Australians living with ME/CFS or long COVID." Footer text: ‘This Christmas, create a brighter future for those with ME/CFS'
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Stay updated with Emerge Australia's Research Digest on #mecfs and #longcovid
• Summarized • Easy-to-read • Convenient • Accessible

Subscribe for monthly delivery! Browse past issues or listen on our website: zurl.co/CCdtY
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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Recharge in Progress 😴💙 Our soft eye mask is soothing and perfect for rest and pacing. 🎁 A beautiful comfort gift for someone you love this Christmas.

Shop today - zurl.co/iLKlQ

#RechargeInProgress #EmergeAustralia #MECFS #PowerOurPath #Christmasgiving #longcovid
A person lying in bed resting wearing a white satin eye mask with the words "DO NOT DISTURB Recharge in progress". Text: "This Christmas, give a gift that truly makes a difference". Emerge Australia logo in on the right-hand side.
November 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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HAVE YOUR SAY. The NDIA is reviewing the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Design Standard. To find out more and participate

click here 👉 zurl.co/DI4En.

Survey closes 19 December 2025.
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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“When my sister was diagnosed with ME/CFS, I felt helpless. Buying Emerge merch became a way to support her every day.” 💙 – Sarah, Melbourne

This Christmas, your purchase powers real support for families like Sarah’s. 🎁
Shop: zurl.co/dmw1P

#MECFS #EmergeAustralia
Light background with green Christmas illustrations. Photos of the new Emerge Australia merchandise range including socks, t-shirts, sleep mask, water bottle and tote bag. Text: "This Christmas give a gift that truly makes a difference". Emerge Australia logo is in the top left corner.
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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A helpful guide to support you in understanding what your friend with #MECFS or #LongCOVID may be going through and how you can stay connected, even when things are tough.

📘 Explore the guide and learn how to be a supportive friend:
👉 zurl.co/QaI3P
An adult sits beside a friend resting in bed, gently holding their hands in a softly lit room. Text reads: ‘Supporting Friends with ME/CFS or long COVID – A Guide to Staying Connected!
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Lily is one of 600,000 Australians living with ME/CFS or long COVID. 💙
This Christmas, your donation helps train more clinicians in up-to-date, compassionate care.
Donate to #PowerOurPractitioners: zurl.co/gnghh

#EmergeAustralia #mecfs #longcovid
Two photos of a young woman in bed, looking unwell and exhausted. Text reads: ‘Donate Today. Lily was just sixteen when her life changed in an instant. Her diagnosis: Severe ME/CFS. This Christmas, create a brighter future for those with ME/CFS.’ Emerge Australia logo
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Our NDIA submission calls for flexible, person-centred #NDIS supports so people with less visible disabilities like #MECFS and #longcovid aren’t excluded.

Read more here: zurl.co/Pe72D
#AssistiveTechnology #Inclusion
Social media tile from Emerge Australia. On the left, a close-up of a stack of papers on a wooden desk, framed like a computer window. On the right, on a dark blue background, white text in a rounded box reads: ‘Emerge Australia’s submission for the NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee Review.’ The Emerge Australia logo appears in the top right corner
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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This year 96.72% of callers rated our support 5/5 – a reflection of Camille, Fairley, Laura and our whole team’s care.

Your feedback is helping us improve NDIS guidance, symptom info and diagnosis pathways. Thank you 💛

#MECFS #CommunitySupport
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Art with impact 🎨💙 Our Cure ME tee and drink bottle, designed by artist Amanda Francey, make beautiful gifts filled with hope.

🎁 Perfect for Christmas giving! Order today zurl.co/hf7Sk
A light brown coloured background with red Christmas baubles and foliage. Model is wearing a white short sleeve Cure ME t-shirt and also featuring a white Cure ME water bottle. Art by Amanda Francey. Text "This Christmas, give a gift that truly makes a difference". Emerge Australia logo is at the bottom centre.
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Announcing #EmergeAustralia’s end of year Appeal - asking for your support for clinical education, creating a brighter future for those with #MECFS, #longCOVID and other energy limiting conditions.

Donate today: zurl.co/ocUZx

#PowerOurPractitioners
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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Healthy volunteers signing up to the #AusMERegistry & donating blood to the #ausmebiobank give researchers the vital comparison data they need to uncover the biology behind #mecfs & #longcovid and discover effective treatments
👉 zurl.co/W6BsH zurl.co/YEf22
A male in a navy t-shirt sitting in a chair with a woman in a pale t-shirt with her arms around him. The woman has a bandage on her arm showing how she just donated blood. Text "Join the AusME today: From one small act comes big hope." The AusME and Emerge Australia logos are on the tile.
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM