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Wed, 03/10/2007 - 4:58pm — Abbey

This thread is to provide another way to link people up within the ACT/Canberra region.

From the ACT page, http://www.mecfscanberra.org.au/

"We provide support, information and advocacy for people affected by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and/or Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) in the Canberra region.
The ACT ME/CFS Society provides support services, such as monthly support group meetings and a self help course. We provide information about ME/CFS/FMS and related illnesses to members, medical practitioners and the public. We also raise funds for research into ME/CFS and hold events to raise awareness in the ACT region."

I'll let Mary, the ACT president, give you more details Smiling

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Thu, 04/10/2007 - 2:35pm — mazza403

Welcome

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the ACT thread. I think this forum is a wonderful way for people with ME/CFS & FMS to connect, support each other and share ideas. On behalf of the ACT Society, thank you NSW for providing this space. We look forward to working together with the NSW Society in the future.

For those with ME/CFS & FMS in the Canberra region you are welcome to attend our support groups and events. We often have a few attendees from regional NSW so feel free to check out our website or contact us for more information.

Thank you Abbey for setting this up Smiling

Mary Campbell
President
ACT ME/CFS & FMS Society
Website www.mecfscanberra.org.au
Email admin@mecfscanberra.org.au
Phone 02 6290 1984

Sat, 13/10/2007 - 12:16pm — mazza403

Mindfulness & Meditation - Canberra region support group

Mindfulness and meditation can help you to keep a calm mind, reduce stress, ability to have a clearer focus on life

Having the awareness that our thoughts, behaviours and speech have a direct effect on our current health, both positive and negitive.

November the 16th there will be a session on Mindfulness and Meditation. The facilitator will be a nun from the Tibetan Buddhist Society of Canberra. It will start at 11am-1pm and lunch will be provided and members are very welcomed to bring a friend, the location will be SHOUT in the large meeting room.

ACT ME/CFS & FMS Society
Website www.mecfscanberra.org.au
Email admin@mecfscanberra.org.au
Phone 02 6290 1984

Mon, 22/10/2007 - 8:07pm — mazza403

Canberra Self Help Course

The ACT ME/CFS Society runs a course that is designed to help you better understand the illnesses and gives you the strategies to manage your health more effectively. Fees apply.

For more information or to register, please contact SHOUT on 6290-1984 or admin@mecfscanberra.org.au.

ACT ME/CFS & FMS Society
Website www.mecfscanberra.org.au
Email admin@mecfscanberra.org.au
Phone 02 6290 1984

Tue, 30/10/2007 - 1:28pm — mazza403

Canberra Fundraising Cinema Event

ME CFS Fundraising Cinema Event

You, your family and friends are invited to the ACT ME/CFS Society’s Fundraising Cinema Event

Pre-screening canapés and drinks will kick-start a matinee screening of ‘I Remember Me’ an award-winning documentary about ME/CFS.

Where: Dendy Cinemas, Canberra Centre, Civic
When: Sunday November 18th 2007
Time: 2pm
Cost: $25 per person at the door
Theme: Whether it’s a ribbon in your hair, a shirt, or a dress wear a touch of blue and show support for ME/CFS

Tickets are limited. RSVP to the SHOUT office on 02) 6290 1984 or email admin@mecfscanberra.edu.au

Proceeds will go towards ME/CFS research and the ACT ME/CFS Society.

ACT ME/CFS & FMS Society
Website www.mecfscanberra.org.au
Email admin@mecfscanberra.org.au
Phone 02 6290 1984

Fri, 23/05/2008 - 1:07pm — mazza403

Woden Plaza Canberra

Tomorrow 24 May 08 we will have a stall at Woden Plaza in Canberra. For those people in the Canberra region, feel free to drop by and say 'Hi'. We hope to do some fundraising and promote awareness and it should be a good day.

Mary

ACT ME/CFS & FMS Society
Website www.mecfscanberra.org.au
Email admin@mecfscanberra.org.au
Phone 02 6290 1984

Mon, 07/07/2008 - 6:28pm — mazza403

Self Help Course - Take Control of Your Illness

Hi Everyone

We are running a self help course in Canberra, designed to give people with ME/CFS and/or FMS a better understand the illnesses and to manage their health more effectively. People living NSW and other states are very welcome to attend. The Self-Help Course is an eight week program, with a two hour session per week.

Learn how to:

· pace yourself to control the "chronic illness roller coaster"
· set realistic short-term goals
· reduce stress
· manage emotions
· improve relationships
· minimize relapses
· develop your own self-management program

When: Monday September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and Monday October 13, 20, 27, 2008

Time: 10.30 am- 12.30 pm

Venue: Pearce Community Centre, Pearce, Canberra

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Fees apply. See below for details. To register or for more information, please contact SHOUT on 6290-1984 or admin@mecfscanberra.org.au.

For more details about the course go to
http://www.mecfscanberra.org.au/actmecfs/act_cfs_selfhelp.htm

ACT ME/CFS & FMS Society
Website www.mecfscanberra.org.au
Email admin@mecfscanberra.org.au
Phone 02 6290 1984

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