The ME/CFS Society of NSW Inc.

We have been advised by National Disability that the NSW Companion Card is only issued to people with significant and permanent life-long disability who are unable to participate without assistance. ME/CFS/FM people are not eligible for the card.

Are you moving ahead or falling behind? How to make your ME/CFS/FM pacing more productive. For more information on this please see website by Bruce Campbell Ph.D., Executive Director CFIDS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help Program www.cfidsselfhelp.org.

Whilst on this website read how overlapping and related conditions are often diagnosed with ME/CFS/FM and by treating these you are likely to moderate your CFS and Fibromyalgia symptoms.

Carers NSW have announced that Hoyts Cinemas is offering Carers members $1 tickets to their cinemas (maximum one ticket per day) when accompanied by a person with a disability. Valid until 2011. Phone NSW Carers 9280 4744

"Why should I have a holiday?" Take a break from the responsibility of caring with the person you care for (with someone else doing the caring) or take a break by yourself. By phoning the Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre on 1800 059 059 you will be able to talk about any issues you may have about taking a break and learn how you can make it happen.

Hi Everyone,

I am replacing Kerry as the Social Worker at the Society for our information and support service and am looking forward to talking with you. Please if it is getting too much just give me a call, or even if it is not, give me a call anyway.

I have been a Lifeline Telephone Counsellor for 15 years and look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Therese

Just to let you know that the University of NSW Fatigue Clinic for CFS sufferers has a 12 week intervention program (CBT or GET based). If this is suitable for you please see http://medicalsciences.med.unsw.edu.au/SOMSWeb.nsf/page/Fatigue+Clinic or phone (02) 9385 2531.