Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
I was proud to formally table in Parliament a petition signed by close to 1,400 people around Australia who are living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome).
Up to 240,000 Australians are struggling with ME. It is a chronic, multi-system illness that has a devastating impact. An estimated 25% of people with ME are left bedbound, and 75% are unable to work. Many severely affected sufferers require complex care and disability support services.
Despite this, research is grossly underfunded and people living with ME are routinely rejected for financial support including the NDIS.
It is time for the Australian government to get serious about ME/CFS.
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