In the News
Keep up to date with the latest news articles from around the world.
Articles represent the views of their authors and not ME/CFS SA. Always seek advice from a registered health practitioner before changing your care plan.
09 November, 2020
'I Felt Less Alone': How Australians With Disabilities Are Fearing Life After The Pandemic
A profile of Australian ME/CFS sufferer Erin Kyan.
18 June, 2020
'I Felt Like A Prisoner In My Own Home'
A BBC profile of UK Fibromyalgia sufferer Rebecca Browne.
29 September, 2020
'I Had To Leave The Nursing Job I Love Because Of Long-Covid'
A profile of long-term COVID-19 sufferer Michaila Tyson.
23 November, 2021
'I Have Been Missing For Society For 20 Years': Mum And Son, 11, Refused Funding To Treat Illness
Leigh Falshaw and her son Boyd are battling ME / chronic fatigue syndrome and living a permanent state of lockdown.
21 December, 2022
'I Live With Chronic Illness. Here's What I Want You To Know About Misogyny In Healthcare.'
The establishment of a National Women's Health Advisory Council is a big deal for all Australian women. Whilst medical misogyny is nothing new, the government has in 2022 committed to not only acknowledging it, but to fixing it. Formally the domain of patient and medical group advocates, this new push is coming from the top down. It has been commented on extensively in the media this week, with women’s health advocates from Jamila Rivzi to Gabrielle Jackson taking to Twitter and TV screens, with a lengthy segment being run on The Project discussing the topic. The established council with Assistant Health Minister Ged Kearney as chair aims to ensure that the implementation and utility of the National Women's Health Strategy 2020-2030 is optimised, and that its full impact is realised.
23 October, 2020
'I Very Quickly Went Downhill': Casey Stoner Opens Up On Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Battle
Professional motorcycle rider Casey Stoner talks about his experience with ME/CFS.
24 September, 2022
'I Went Under 100%, And Woke Up 1%': The Operation That Changed John Atkinson's Life
John Atkinson lived at full throttle. Now he's searching for meaning as he adapts to a life with chronic fatigue syndrome.
18 January, 2023
'I'm Never Not In Pain': Leeds Woman Speaks Out On Reality Of Living With Constant Agony Condition
Astrid Mahon, from Bramley, facilitates a support group for hundreds of people in Leeds struggling with fibromyalgia.
15 May, 2023
'I've Battled ME My Entire Adult Life - The Help Is Still Not There'
Scottish campaigner Karima Rahman said thousands are being left to deal with the 'debilitating' condition due to lack of support.
16 April, 2022
'I've Had Long Covid For Two Years Now'
The initial emergency of Covid may feel like it's over, but thousands of people are still suffering from ongoing symptoms known as long Covid. So are we any closer to understanding the causes of this debilitating condition or to finding the best way of treating it?
