The ME/CFS Society of NSW Inc.

Be a Part of the Audience for a most interesting Public Seminar at Chatswood of Dr Byron Hyde who is from Nightingale Foundation in Canada. Dr Hyde is the author of Missed Diagnoses and more, much more can be found on the attached Invitation. Please RSVP early to get a seat. Refreshments will be served. Non-members welcome call Therese on 9904 8433.

This Interview with Tony Delroy and Lee Hatcher can be found on the abc.net.au website to download and watch. Please view website http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/nightlife/nightlife_m1912186.mp3

The Energy Rebate increased from $130 to $145 per year on 1 July 2010. There will be a further increase to $161 from 1 July 2011 for electricity accounts (check gas also) in their name and hold a Health Care Card. There is also a $161 for eligible people who have a medically diagnosed inability to self-regulate body temperature when exposed to extremes of hot and cold. ME/CFS/FM people please check this with your electricity supplier.

The Society has Entertainment Books for Sale. 25-50% off for two-for-one offers from popular restaurants, cinemas, hotels, the arts and sporting events. Sydney and/or North Sydney $65; Newcastle/Central Coast $60; Parramatta/Hills/Blue Mts/Macarthur $60 Plus Postage. Please call 9904 8433 for one or more to be sent out to you.

A really worthwhile workshop for people with any long-term Chronic Health Condition is being held on the Central Coast by NSW Health Northern Sydney Central Coast. A Self-Management 2-1/2 hour Workshop weekly for 6 weeks to help regain your normal health quickly.

What you will learn is strategies and techniques to help you manage your symptoms and improve your health. This Live Your Life course has achieved outstanding results. Your friend family or carer is most welcome. Pls Call 4328 7340 or 4328 7341 for more information.

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