ME/CFS and FM support groups operate throughout NSW as independent entities. They offer grass-roots assistance in locations the Society could not otherwise reach, with greater emphasis upon repetitive social interaction than the Society can provide. Groups receive an annual Letter of Sanction that defines a common code of conduct and extends the Society's insurance to cover both regular and casual attendees. Non-affiliated support groups may operate without such protection.

The Society actively encourages the 'hatching' of new groups throughout the State by providing start-up kits, on-going guidance and logistical support. If you would like to start a group in your local area or region, please contact the Society for an information pack.

There are support groups in the locations listed below. For more information, please phone the Society Office [1] or click on one of the links below:

• Albury-Wodonga [2]
• Coffs Harbour [3]
• Dubbo [4]
• Eastern Suburbs [5]
• Laurieton ME/CFS and FM Support Group [6]
• Newcastle [7]
• Northern Beaches [8]
• Northern Tablelands CFS Support Network [9]
• Port Macquarie [10]
• Sutherland [11]
• Tweed Coast [12]
• Upper North Shore (18-30) [13]
• Wollongong ME/CFS/FM Support Group [14]

Some groups have operated for many years while others are relatively new. All exist, however, due to the energy and dedication of special individuals.
ALL support group leaders are hosting these groups on a volunteer basis. If you need to contact a support group leader please remember that they may also be unwell.

Please direct all general enquiries to the main office on 02 9904 8433.
The office is typically open Monday 9-4, Tuesday 9-5, Wed 10-6 , Thurs CLOSED, Fri 10-6. There is an answering machine to take your calls at any hour, day or night. Our staff will return your calls ASAP.

The Society has held Support Group Forums in Aug 2003 and more recently Sept 2008. The Forums have been an invaluable way for office staff, management committeee and SG coordinators to reconnect and focus on the path ahead. The Society are indebted to the Coordinators who travelled long distances to Sydney to participate; also the Coordinators that, due to ill health, were unable to attend but contributed in other ways.

Other new or revived groups are being established in NSW. The total number of support groups fluctuates according to the personal energy and success of members and co-ordinators, most of whom have ME/CFS but work as hard as they can to assist others.