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By mecfs-vic | Mon, 30/11/2009 - 14:34

ME/CFS Australia (Victoria) provides a range of services to the general public as well as our members. These services are detailed below.

General Services

Community Speakers Program

ME/CFS Australia (Victoria) provides speakers to community groups and health professional bodies to provide information on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, its treatment and management.

Support and Information Line - (03) 9791 2199

The Support and Information Line is available to provide practical information or a 'listening ear' for people to talk about their illness, or that of or a close friend, family member or patient.

Health Practitioners Directory

ME/CFS Australia (Victoria) holds a list of health practitioners of whom our members have had a positive experience with in regards to their ME/CFS.

ME/CFS Self-Management Courses

Short courses to support people with ME/CFS in managing their condition.

Awareness Raising and Community Education

A key role of ME/CFS Australia (Victoria) is to raise awareness of the condition amongst health professionals, government, community agencies and the general public. ME/CFS Australia (Victoria) runs information sessions; attends conferences and seminars; and regularly distributes information to health practitioners and community health workers.

Public Internet Access

ME/CFS Australia (Victoria) hosts a Public Internet Access computer for people with ME/CFS, their friends, families and carers.

Member Services

The following services are available to members only, for more information on becoming a member of ME/CFS Australia (Victoria) please click here.

ME/CFS Support Services Booklet

ME/CFS Victoria have compiled a booklet containing information on services in Victoria for people with ME/CFS. The booklet is A5 size and is available to current members from the office for $5 a copy.

Support Groups

Support Groups are run independently and meet in various locations in Melbourne, regional Victoria and other States.

'Emerge' Magazine

The quarterly journal of ME/CFS Australia (Victoria).

Library

ME/CFS Australia (Victoria) holds a collection of books, CDs, DVDs and other resources related to ME/CFS that are available to borrow.

Link Up Programme

Facilitated telephone conference calls for small groups of people with ME/CFS.

ME/CFS Australia (Victoria)
15 Scott Street, Dandenong VIC 3175  | PO Box 7100, Dandenong VIC 3175
Support Line: (03) 9791 2199 | Admin: (03) 9791 3100 | Fax: (03) 9793 1866 | Email: admin@mecfs-vic.org.au
 
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