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In Loving Memory of Linda Derrick
It was with great sadness to learn of the passing of Linda on 2nd July 2025. Linda has been a member of CCI Support since the Waikato region was amalgamated with the organisation in April 2021. Prior to that she was an active member of the ME/CFS & FM community in...
Through the Grapevine – June 2025
Over the past little while there have been more and more members mentioning various podcasts to me that they have found interesting. It seems this is a whole new world that I’m not tapping into as much as I could be! I have started searching various...
Video: ME/CFS by SciShow
A short evidence-based video on MECFS and long Covid by SciShow. This video covers post exertional malaise (PEM) and why GET does NOT work and should NOT be recommended for those with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and long covid and discusses the flaws and...
AGM 2024
AGM ONLINE - Saturday 13th September 2025 at 10.30amDocuments for the AGM are available belowProxies If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may appoint a proxy to attend and vote on your behalf. Please request a Proxy Form from the CCI Support office. Staff...
Say Goodbye to Sugar: Enjoy Healthy Cookies Without Flour and Sugar!
February 26, 2024 by Emily Are you craving something sweet but want to steer clear of refined sugar? Look no further! In this article, we’re diving into a delightful recipe for energy-packed cookies that are free from both flour and sugar. These guilt-free...
Red flags for health programmes and products
Hi everyone, My name is Marika Tait, and I am a Health and Wellness Facilitator at CCI Support. Some of you will know me from support sessions, social groups and meetings, and others may not. Some of you also know that as well as being a facilitator I am also someone...
ME/CFS Awareness Day
Hi team — happy me/cfs awareness day! I have been working on a post (facts about the illness) and thought I would add it here in case anyone wants to post something but doesn’t have the energy to write anything — feel free to steal bits or all of it if you’d like!...
ANZMES submits to the Royal Commission
CCI Support and other ME/CFS Support groups around New Zealand are putting our weight behind the ANZMES submission to the NZ Royal Commission around the COVID-19 pandemic response. The submission by ANZMES to the NZ Royal Commission was made in consultation with CCI...
Do you want a FREE Will?
... and an opportunity to give a legacy gift This week, we're asking our supporters a pretty big question. What will your legacy be? Sadly, traditional will-writing can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars which makes it difficult for many people to write a will...
CCI Support Monthly Online Social Groups
Social groups are casual catch up’s, they have no set topic or subject, they provide the opportunity to create connections with each other, learn helpful information, share, laugh and build friendships. Having friends who share similar experiences to you is very...
Through the Grapevine
Summer is almost over but some will still struggle with heat and will need tools to help cool you down. Managing temperature fluctuations, especially heat, makes living with ME / CFS / FM / LC and POTS more difficult. Whilst some of you may enjoy living with reduced...
Looking Back at 2023 in ME /CFS, Long COVID and FM – The Most, Nest, Cleverest and Strangest
In 2023, there were notable developments in the research and treatment of Long-COVID and ME / CFS. While challenges persisted, including the underwhelming progress of the RECOVER Initiative, promising trends emerged. Key highlights include the establishment of...
