Over time, you will discover ways that work for you to save your energy and help to make your everyday activities more manageable. It can be really useful to hear from others what they to do make things simpler and to reduce symptom flares. Lifehacks and Tips Over time, you will discover ways that work for you to save your energy and help to make your everyday activities more manageable. It can be really useful to hear from others what they to do make things simpler and to reduce symptom flares. Anna-Maria's Lifehacks Anna-Maria Covich has collated a range of life hacks learnt from managing (and often failing to manage) her ME/CFS over many years. We invite you to watch the recording of her presentation on her tips and tricks and why she finds them helpful. Whether you are newly diagnosed with ME/CFS or have some experience living with ME/CFS, you are likely to find some new ideas for saving energy and managing symptoms from this session. View the presentation on YouTube or review the pdf of the slide deck . We also have printed booklets of the slide deck - feel free to order a copy from our library. To discuss this topic further, come along to one of our meetings or connect with others online. Other Resources Library of articles on www.cfsselfhelp.org/library from the ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Self-Help Program, a non-profit organisation founded by Bruce Campbell, PhD, a recovered CFS patient. The ME/CFS Crash Survival Guide from Bateman Horne Centre, USA. Advice from ME Association UK, who are strongly evidence-based. They provide general guidance and leaflets covering a wide range of topics meassociation.org.uk/free-literature-downloads/ Visit our Links page for more information.

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Meet our Team Governance Board Rose Camp Chairperson Rose joined the MECFS Canterbury committee in 2019, with a focus on improving how people with ME/CFS are treated by the health system. Both Rose and a family member have ME/CFS, and she is currently unable to work consistent regular hours because of it. Rose has a background in software development (as a tester), and in charity administration. Greta Bond Secretary Greta joined our Board in September 2025, and brings experience as CEO of Aged Concern Canterbury and a previous project specialist role with the Canterbury District Health Board. She became Secretary of the Board in February 2026. Siju Thomas Treasurer Siju kindly joined our committee in February 2024, to help us monitor our cashflow and grants pipeline, and to participate in governance discussions. Siju brings experience in financial management overseas and is a semi-qualified Chartered Accountant. Karen Lawton Karen joined the MECFS Canterbury committee in February 2022, as a consequence of having a family member who lives with ME/CFS and its impacts. Karen has experience in writing applications for government funding for companies, in sponsorship and funding for various regional and national photographic events, and as registrar for the NZ Acupuncture Standards Authority. Her main focus for our organisation is to ensure that the organisation attracts grants to sustain and grow the support needed by our local ME/CFS community. Tom Harris Tom joined MECFS Canterbury and the Committee in April 2022. He has had CFS on and off for about 8 years. Tom trained as a psychology researcher, is an experienced muscian, and runs an AI Education company. He is an avid follower of new ME/CFS research (which he blogs about) and contributes to the quality of our written material and awareness raising activities. Ruth Keating Ruth joined our Board in January 2025, and brings experience as a lawyer working in NZ, London and Melbourne in both large firms and most recently in house as a General Manager. Ruth has a rare auto immune condition and has lived experience with Chronic Fatigue, and has had to stop working. Since 2022 she has been solely focusing on furthering her Governance career in Not for Profit entities. She is a Chartered Member of the NZ Institute of Directors. Sarah Bennett Sarah joined the MECFS Canterbury Board in 2026. She has extensive leadership experience across health and public-service settings, with particular experience in service improvement, organisational change and staff development. Through people close to her who live with ME/CFS and Long COVID, Sarah has seen the significant impact these illnesses can have on individuals and whānau. She is committed to supporting effective advocacy, greater understanding and sustainable services for the ME/CFS community. Roslyn Kerr Roslyn joined our Board in 2026. She has many years of governance experience, mainly in sport and the environment. Her day job involves supporting environmental groups in the Parks Unit at Christchurch City Council. She is keen to support the board with sponsorship and grant writing. Roslyn has had several people in her life who have been heavily affected by ME/CFS. Geraldine Henderson Geraldine joined the Board in July 2026. She has qualifications in microbiology, economics and public health and currently works for Health New Zealand managing two national clinical networks. In late 2025, Geraldine returned to Christchurch from London where she worked as an NHS commissioner for long covid services in North Central London. Advisors Jan Barber, Board Advisor Jan is a Clinical Pharmacist by training but since 1997 worked in various roles in the New Zealand health system, including the Health Funding Authority, General Practice Organisations and Regional District Health Board organisations. From 2011 until May 2017, she was employed by the five South Island DHBs as the General Manager of the South Island Alliance Programme Office (SIAPO). Jan also has a history of governance experience for netball charities. Jan joined our committee in Feb 2021 and made significant contributions around strategy, governance processes and recruitment. In January 2025 she resigned from our Board, but continues to provide valuable support. Richard Everts, Medical Advisor Dr Richard Everts is a hospital and community Infectious Disease Specialist and Medical Microbiologist based in Nelson who has maintained an active clinical interest in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for 30 years. In 2025, Richard retired from seeing ME/CFS patients. In 2026, he kindly accepted the opportunity to put his experience and knowledge to use as a Medical Advisor for MECFS Canterbury. The main goal of this role is to provide senior clinical support and encouragement for our nurses, alongside reviewing our handouts and material and supporting funding applications and education activities. Please note that Dr Everts is not available for individual client appointments. Operations Staff Rose Acting Manager Rose has stepped in as Acting Manager until we have worked secured funding for a part time Manager. Rose has responsibility for developing appropriate services, building our team of employees and volunteers, and networking with other service providers. Amanda Registered Nurse Lead Amanda joined our team in January 2023 in a part-time Registered Nurse role. In May 2026, she stepped into a new Lead position to provide senior guidance and management of our Registered Nurse Servce. Amanda continues to work one-on-one with clients alongside this role. Wendy Registered Nurse Wendy joined our team in March 2024 in a part-time role. She has a community nursing background and spent most of her working life in South Auckland. She has personal experience of ME/CFS having a close family member who lives with it. Dominique Registered Nurse Dominique joined our nursing team in June 2026 in a part-time role. She brings experience in both hospital and community settings, and of ME/CFS and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Florence Work and Income Advocate Florence joined us in 2026 as a Work and Income Advocate. Florence supports people to explore their eligibility for the financial benefits and allowances available from Work and Income and to apply for and maintain these. Mell Office Administrator Mell joined us as volunteer Office Administrator in April 2025 to support our team. Mell became a part-time employee in October 2025. She responds to email and phone queries, looks after our library, helps prepare documentation, plus a wide range of other tasks. Angela Local Facilitator - South Anglea started with us in 2025 to facilitate our meetings in Timaru. She is a Social Worker and mindfulness facilitator. In 2026, she became part of our core team and now has a wider role to connect our members to each other and to local services that provide social, emotional and practical support. Hannah Accounts Administrator Hannah joined us in May 2021 to be our part time volunteer Office Administrator, later moving to an employed capacity. In January 2023, she changed focus to the Accounts Administrator role and now looks after our day-to-day financial accounts. She manages these tasks while living with ME/CFS and POTS. Tamara Social Media Coordinator Tamara joined us in this volunteer role in December 2024. Tamara posts content on our social media channels to raise awareness of ME/CFS, our services and guidance for living with ME/CFS and related conditions. Desiree North Canterbury Support Desiree has been a volunteer with us since March 2024 in a Client Outreach and Support role. She helps connect people in our ME/CFS community with others and the wider community. She also provides assistance for working through a next step, developing a special interest, or just catching up with a friendly call. Desiree also helps facilitate our group meetings in Rangiora.. Jordan Christchurch Support Jordan began volunteering with us in the Client Outreach and Supports role for Christchurch in July 2025. She has a BSci in Genetics and is currenlty doing a Masters in Nursing. Jordan is available to provide assistance for working through a next step, developing a special interest, or just catching up with a friendly call or visit. Rissa South Canterbury Support Rissa has provided advice around Work and Income benefits and allowances on a volunteer part time basis for us since February 2022. In the end of 2023, she moved to Waimate and is providing local one-on-one support and assisting with our meetings in Timaru for people with ME/CFS. Vacant Mid Canterbury Support We are looking for a volunteer to be our Client Outreach and Support in Mid Canterbury. This position helps connect people in our ME/CFS community with others and the wider community. The volunteer also provides assistance for working through a next step, developing a special interest, or just catching up with a friendly call or visit. They may also help facilitate our group meetings in the area e.g. in Ashburton. Vacant West Coast Support We are looking for volunteers to be our Client Outreach and Supports on the West Coast. This position helps connect people in our ME/CFS community with others and the wider community. The volunteer also provides assistance for working through a next step, developing a special interest, or just catching up with a friendly call or visit. They may also help facilitate our group meetings in the area. e.g. Westport, Greymouth, Hokitika, Reefton. Vacant Volunteer Coordinator We are currently recruiting for a Coordinator for our Volunteer Outreach Service. This is an important role and involves onboarding volunteers and matching these to clients who need practical or friendly support. Vacant Sponsorship Lead We are currently recruiting for a part time volunteer Sponsorship Lead. This role includes developing sponsorship opportunities and building relationships with companies who may be in a position to support our services for our chronically ill community. Andy Video Editor Andy joined us in November 2024 as a volunteer. He edits the recordings from our educational sessions so that we can share these on our YouTube channel. Jill Afternoon Tea Host Jill joined us in April 2022 as a volunteer. She home bakes delicious gluten free and dairy free treats for our afternoon teas at our group meetings. Stéphanie Seller of Donated Goods Stéphanie joined us in December 2022 as a volunteer to sell items that are donated to us on Trade Me. She manages the listings and sales interactions, and helps us increase our income. Volunteers We have a remarkable team of volunteers who contribute to our organisation or support people one-on-one. Some help with one-off projects and others help on a regular basis. Their support makes a real difference to the lives of the people in our ME/CFS community. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING

Feeling creative and got some extra spoons? Turn them into something that speaks for our community with our Crash Wear Design Competition. We’re looking for ME/CFS or Long Covid themed designs for our Crash Wear merch, something that captures the lived experience of ME/CFS and Long Covid. < Back The 2026 Crash Wear Design Competition 11 Apr 2026 Feeling creative and got some extra spoons? Turn them into something that speaks for our community with our Crash Wear Design Competition. We’re looking for ME/CFS or Long Covid themed designs for our Crash Wear merch, something that captures the lived experience of ME/CFS and Long Covid. Three winning designs will be featured on ME/CFS Canterbury “Crash wear” merchandise and the winners will receive one crash wear item of their choosing featuring their design. Entries close Saturday, 31st May 2026, and winners will be announced on Friday 12th June 2026. Check out the current Crash Wear range at https://mecfscanterbury.digitees.co.nz Conditions of Entry Eligibility: Entry is open to members, caregivers, and family/whānau of people living with ME/CFS or Long COVID in the Canterbury and West Coast regions. Entry Period: Entries open upon announcement and close at 11:59pm, 31 May 2026 (NZST) Number of Entries: You may submit as many designs as your energy allows, no pressure to overdo it. Original Work: All submissions must be the entrant’s original work and must not infringe on any copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights. Design Requirements: Designs should reflect themes relevant to ME/CFS and/or Long COVID. Artwork must be suitable for printing on merchandise e.g. clothing, accessories. Colours do not need to be limited to the existing colour palette of our Crash Wear (blue and white). Final files may be requested in a high-resolution format if shortlisted. We will also accept draft entries from people who have a good idea but not the skills or tools to create high quality art. If your design is the winner, we can arrange for the artwork to be done. Use of Entries: ME/CFS Canterbury may display submitted designs (with credit) on social media for promotional purposes related to the competition, unless the entrant requests otherwise. Selection of Winners: Entries will be reviewed and three winning designs selected by a panel of ME/CFS Canterbury staff, volunteers, and members. W inners will be announced on Friday 12th June 2026 on https://www.mecfscanterbury.nz/news-1 and by email. Prize: The three winning designs will be featured on ME/CFS Canterbury “Crash wear” merchandise and the winners will receive one crash wear item of their choosing featuring their design. The item of clothing or accessory can be selected from the range available from Digitees. View the selection at https://www.digitees.co.nz/create. Artist Credit & Rights: Artists will be credited wherever reasonably possible. If your design is selected as a winner, the rights to the design are transferred to ME/CFS Canterbury for use in promotional, fundraising, and merchandising purposes. Content Guidelines: Designs must not include offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate material. ME/CFS Canterbury reserves the right to exclude any entry that does not align with its values. Changes & Decisions: ME/CFS Canterbury reserves the right to amend these conditions or cancel the competition if necessary. All decisions are final, and no correspondence will be entered into. Submit Your Entry Submit here Feel free to email us on info@mecfscanterbury.nz if you have any questions. Previous Next

The activities of MECFS Canterbury for our ME/CFS and long COVID community, and the outputs and outcomes from these. Five programme areas to make an Impact Select a programme area to see what we deliver and the difference it makes for people with ME/CFS and Long COVID, their whānau, and the wider health system. Information Sharing & Validation Clinical Support Connections Practical Support Advocacy & Networking For many people, being believed and having access to good quality information is the first step towards living well with this illness. WHAT WE DELIVER Website, newsletter, and social media presence and campaigns Group meetings with discussion and presentations Welcome information packs, library, and other resources Contribution to Health Pathways content for health professionals Contribution to public-facing content on Health NZ topics WHAT CHANGES Illness experience is acknowledged and validated Clarity around suitable approaches for managing the illnesses Sense of community and reduced feelings of isolation Improved wellbeing and support for whānau Wider awareness of ME/CFS Most people with ME/CFS are socially isolated. Connection is care. WHAT WE DELIVER Online peer support groups on Facebook In-person and online facilitated meetings Informal social catch-ups and activities One-on-one connections with friendly callers WHAT CHANGES Sense of community and understanding Friendships Reduced isolation Improved wellbeing Our nurses are often the first professional that people have seen who have understood their illness. WHAT WE DELIVER Diagnostic assessments and support with symptom management Support with common comorbidities Advocacy with each client's health team Referrals to other health and social services Support for students at the Southern Regional Health School Education for health professionals, whānau, teachers, and others WHAT CHANGES Expert assessment gives clients clarity about their health issues GPs are supported to diagnose with confidence Tailored guidance, improved functionality, and improved wellbeing Accommodations from whānau, educators, and workplaces Fewer people attending the Emergency Department Many people in our community live with no or limited support and in poverty. Practical help and information eases the daily load. WHAT WE DELIVER Work and Income Advocacy Service Living with ME/CFS section on our website Outreach volunteers for gardening, housework, friendly contact, and more Equipment for loan and an intervention fund Health and wellbeing activities, such as online Tai Chi, and art and craft sessions WHAT CHANGES More stable income from MSD Reduced stress and awareness of supports available Support to reduce symptom flares Improved wellbeing Changing the system and awareness so our community is understood and supported everywhere they go. WHAT WE DELIVER Submissions to government with other ME/CFS organisations Collaboration on national awareness campaigns Education and guidance for health professionals Relationship with Health NZ Sharing resources and collaborating with the wider health and community sector WHAT CHANGES Increased understanding of ME/CFS in government departments and the health and community sectors Increased public awareness Improved support from others Reduced stigma Want to help? We also have a single page pdf version of this Impact Map for you to view.

Health NZ has acknowledged that ME/CFS is a debilitating, long-term illness in the new Health Conditions section on their website. < Back New Health Information page for ME/CFS from Health NZ 22 Sept 2025 Health NZ has acknowledged that ME/CFS is a debilitating, long-term illness in the new Health Conditions section on their website. The Health Conditions pages are intended for the public to provide introductory information about health conditions and their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Health NZ highlights the key symptoms, the diagnostic criteria in use in New Health NZ has acknowledged that ME/CFS is a debilitating, long-term illness in the new Health Conditions section on their website. For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Health NZ highlights the key symptoms, the diagnostic criteria in use in New Zealand, the need to pace your activity to avoid triggering Post Exertional Malaise, and more. You can read the information and share it with whānau from here: https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/brain-and-nerves/chronic-fatigue-syndrome It’s worth mentioning that GPs have access to more extensive clinical guidance for ME/CFS on Health NZ’s Health Pathways website for doctors. The Health Pathways for ME/CFS was updated and extended in February 2025, so do ask your GP if they have read the guidance for ME/CFS on Health Pathways recently. Previous Next

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE, UK) has today, Friday 29 October 2021, published the guideline for ME/CFS: diagnosis and management, after a robust 3 year review process. < Back NICE releases new guidance for ME/CFS 29 Oct 2021 The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE, UK) has today, Friday 29 October 2021, published the guideline for ME/CFS: diagnosis and management, after a robust 3 year review process. New NICE guideline creates hope - a paradigm shift in the care of people with #MEcfs Extracts from the Science for ME press release... "The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE, UK) has today, Friday 29 October 2021, published the guideline for #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)/ #chronicfatiguesyndrome : diagnosis and management." "The guideline replaces the existing clinical guideline published in 2007 and aims to improve awareness and understanding about ME/CFS, provide guidance on when to suspect it (to enable earlier diagnosis), and includes recommendations on access to care, symptom management and care planning." "NICE staff and the members of the guideline committee have worked for over three years to carefully examine the evidence... The guideline is a publication of international significance, providing an example of good practice that will influence ME/CFS care around the world." - Including here in New Zealand. "The guideline makes it clear that graded exercise therapy (GET) should no longer be offered to people with ME/CFS, and that both cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and therapies based on physical activity are not curative. This is based on a review of the evidence, which rated the outcomes for studies of these interventions all of low or very low quality. This is a welcome and significant, evidence based change in approach from the 2007 ME/CFS guideline, in which CBT and GET were central to treatment. Link to the new NICE guidelines:  https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng206 Previous Next

Nurse Wendy Dragt shares guidelines for managing our energy when we live with a broken energy system < Back Recording for Energy Management presentation now available 20 Apr 2026 Nurse Wendy Dragt shares guidelines for managing our energy when we live with a broken energy system A presentation on Energy Management has been delivered around our region over the last month or so. A recording of nurse Wendy Dragt presenting this is now available to watch on our YouTube channel. The video is one hour long, so definitely pace yourself while watching! It has some really useful content and covers: Frameworks for understanding energy limits Pacing and life hacks 13 Strategies to manage the energy that you have Tools for pacing There are quite a few links to further reading and resources in the description for the video as well. https://youtu.be/orxAmVmt41I?si=-kIpXBPbYvOP6Tev Previous Next

Announcing updated guidance for clinicians in Canterbury and West Coast from Health NZ. We encourage health professionals who have access to HealthPathways to become familiar with the extended guidance for diagnosis, treatment and management of this debilitating condition. < Back New clinical guidance for ME/CFS on HealthPathways 12 May 2025 Announcing updated guidance for clinicians in Canterbury and West Coast from Health NZ. We encourage health professionals who have access to HealthPathways to become familiar with the extended guidance for diagnosis, treatment and management of this debilitating condition. 'HealthPathways' is an online system from Health NZ that GPs log into to view best-practice clinical advice for assessing and managing a wide range of health conditions and concerns. There is often standardised national content for a topic, with each region then providing local information to reflect local supports and services on the regions own view of the HealthPathways. We are excited to announce that the HealthPathways team published updated guidance for #MECFS (#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis / #ChronicFatigueSyndrome ) on the Canterbury Community HealthPathways website on 12th March 2025. This information is also available to GPs on the West Coast of NZ. The pathway includes current evidence-based best-practice clinical advice for health professionals. The update includes: • More information on criteria to help with diagnosis. • More information about assessing and supporting patients with severe ME/CFS. • Extended management guidance for specific symptoms. We encourage health professionals who have access to HealthPathways to become familiar with the extended guidance for diagnosis, treatment and management of this debilitating condition. Link: https://canterbury.communityhealthpathways.org/44978.htm Please reach out to MECFS Canterbury to access the latest research summaries and other guidance, or to assist you in other ways. ____________________________ We have prepared a letter about this new information for you to take to your GP, next time you visit. We want GPs to know about the new HealthPathway so that they can support you better. ___________________________ FURTHER READING: To find out more, we recommend: ✦ For patients: www.healthinfo.org.nz/Chronic-fatigue-syndrome-CFS.htm ✦ Guidance from us: https://www.mecfscanterbury.nz/living-with-me-cfs ✦ CDC (USA): https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/symptoms-diagnosis/symptoms.html ✦ NICE (UK): https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng206 ✦ Mayo Clinic (USA): https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/s0025-6196(23)00402-0/fulltext ___________________________ DISCLAIMER: Please note that MECFS Canterbury does not recommend any treatments. Any advice, either explicit or implied, is not intended to replace qualified medical advice. We do not accept any responsibility for any treatment undertaken by readers of any articles or other content, or for any error or omission in connection with any content published on our social media. MECFS Canterbury is not responsible for the accuracy of content that we link to. The inclusion of such links does not imply endorsement by MECFS Canterbury. Previous Next

The 4th International Conference on ME/CFS, Long Covid and Gulf War Illness < Back ME CFS Canterbury Registered Nurses attend RID2025 12 Nov 2025 The 4th International Conference on ME/CFS, Long Covid and Gulf War Illness Our nurses Amanda Wyatt and Wendy Dragt are currently attending #RID2025 – Hosted by Griffith University NCNED it is the 4th International Conference on ME/CFS, Long Covid and Gulf War Illness in Tweed Heads, Australia. The program features leading researchers like Professor Nancy Klimas speaking about immune and viral factors in ME/CFS, Professor Maureen Hanson on plasma proteomics, Professor Sonya Marshall-Gradisnik on TRPM3 ion channel dysfunction, and Professor Warren Tate talking about epigenetic mechanisms. Also presenting are Dr Natalie Eaton-Fitch on ME/CFS and Long Covid epidemiology, Dr Jessica Maya on inflammatory subgroups, and Professor Pete Smith on autonomic and immune links plus many more. It’s an inspiring opportunity for our nurses to hear the latest biomedical research and clinical insights, and to connect with others working to improve care for people with ME/CFS and Long Covid. #myalgicencephalomyelitis #mecfs #LongCOVID   Previous Next

The Mayo Clinic Proceedings publication has recently published a consensus recommendation article for ME/CFS written by the ME/CFS Clinician Coalition. It is exciting that another leading health care publication is sharing up-to-date evidence based information about ME/CFS. < Back Mayo Clinic releases new consensus clinical guidance for ME/CFS 4 Sept 2021 The Mayo Clinic Proceedings publication has recently published a consensus recommendation article for ME/CFS written by the ME/CFS Clinician Coalition. It is exciting that another leading health care publication is sharing up-to-date evidence based information about ME/CFS. The Mayo Clinic Proceedings publication is a premier peer-reviewed clinical journal for general and internal medicine, and is among the most widely read and highly cited scientific publications for physicians. The journal has recently published a consensus recommendation article "Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Essentials of Diagnosis and Management" by Lucinda Bateman et al (US ME/CFS Clinician Coalition). The lengthy article (14 pages + references) discusses diagnosis and management, and highlights: key biological impairments in ME/CFS. the need to identify/treat co-morbidities. why GET (Graded Exercise Therapy) is not recommended. the link to Long COVID. It is exciting that another leading health care publication is sharing up-to-date evidence based information about ME. Of note, this article cites research from exercise physiologist, Dr Lynette Hodges, Massey University, NZ. Author Dr. Lucinda Bateman notes, “There are many steps clinicians can take now to improve the health, function, and quality of life of people with ME/CFS, including those newly ill with ME/CFS following COVID-19. This guidance may also help Long COVID patients, even if they do not fully meet criteria for ME/CFS.” Please note that the medication section is based on the US environment, which has a large range of medications available and where clinicians are able to be more experimental with off-label prescriptions than in other countries such as NZ. For local guidance for NZ medical professionals, we recommend the NZ Doctor How to Treat: ME/CFS article. (Available https://m.e.awareness.nz/how-to-treat-mecfs .) Link: https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(21)00513-9/fulltext Previous Next

We are looking for another part time Registered Nurse < Back Registered Nurse Vacancy 23 Apr 2026 We are looking for another part time Registered Nurse We are looking for another part time #RegisteredNurse to join our small clinical team. Could you help us to make a difference for people with ME/CFS and long COVID? Or do you know someone who might? ____________________________ About #MECFS : ME/CFS is a serious long-term illness. People living with ME/CFS experience a fluctuating severity of symptoms and are severely impacted in the activities of daily living. Appropriate clinical support and guidance for self-management can improve symptoms and quality of life. ____________________________ About Us: ME/CFS Canterbury / West Coast Charitable Trust is a growing community health organisation and charity. We focus on improving the lives of people living with #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis / #ChronicFatigueSyndrome and #longCOVID and their whānau, by providing information, validation, clinical support, connection, practical support and advocacy. We also provide educational opportunities and guidance about ME/CFS for health professionals. We deliver our services in Canterbury and the West Coast of New Zealand. Visit our website www.mecfscanterbury.nz to find out more. ____________________________ For details about the vacancy: ✦ Ad on Seek - https://nz.seek.com/job/91628370 ✦ Closing Date: 8am Monday 11th May 2026 Previous Next