Events

Chronic Fatigue Syndrom

International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day

May 12 is international Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) day. The aim is to increase awareness and research into the diseases. There is approximately 250,000 Australians living with ME/CFS with approximately a quarter of these affected so severely they are house or even bed-bound. Internationally there is estimated to be approximately 17 …

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July Disability Awareness Campaigns

Disability Awareness Campaigns July 2020

Fragile X Awareness Month 1st-31st July Fragile X Syndrome is a rare genetic condition causing intellectual disability. Fragile X syndrome causes mild to severe intellectual disability. It affects both males and females, but females usually have milder symptoms. Symptoms include delays in talking, anxiety and hyperactive behaviour. Some people have seizures. Physical features might include …

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