Waikato
Tracey
Health and Wellness Facilitator
Tuesday to Friday 9am till 4.30pm
Phone or Txt: 022 154 7076
[email protected]
Support services for people in the Waikato affected by ME/CFS, were established by Frankie Letford in 1999. Frankie, who saw the need for this provided phone support, newsletters and organised support groups. For 10 years, Frankie coordinated this, as she was able to in a voluntary capacity with support from MS Waikato. With growth came the need to employ a support worker. For a further 12 years, ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia clients were then supported under the umbrella of MS Waikato.
During this time, the group continued to grow considerably, and recently sought to separate itself from MS Waikato to create their own identity. Following discussions with the Bay of Plenty organisation Complex Chronic illness Support Inc. (CCIS) an agreement was made and CCIS has welcomed the ME/CFS group into their midst. The CCIS model for service, is a better fit for supporting those affected by ME/CFS and allied conditions than under the MS umbrella.
“I have been attending the monthly Complex Chronic Illness Support group since March 2021 and I find very helpful not only finding out more about my illness but also talking to others with the same illness.
The facilitator, Tracey Larsen, is a wonderful and incredibly helpful person who has helped me enormously in the short time since my diagnosis.”
From MC.
Kia ora and Welcome from the Mighty Waikato.
My Goodness!!! June is here. The 6th month of the year, we are halfway through 2024. Time is speeding by. And only a few weeks away from the shortest day of the year. Winter is well and truly here! I hope you are all coping ok with the cooler temperatures.
As you all know, I have just taken a wee break and I am back now, more refreshed than ever. It was good timing for a holiday as I had just recovered from COVID. It is still definitely out there in the community so do take care as you go about your day when out and about. Wearing masks has now become an acceptable thing to do, so please don’t be worried about wearing masks if this makes you feel more confident to be out in the community. Keep up with hand sanitisers too.
Who witnessed the aurora australis recently? To visit Norway to view the northern lights has always been on my bucket list, so it was no surprise that I was buzzing with utter excitement when I could view this amazing wonder of nature from my own property. A stunning phenomenon to witness!!
Thank you for renewing your membership. I look forward to connecting with you all in one way or another over the coming months. However, please do not hesitate to be in touch if you require support in the meantime.
Take Care for now
Tracey Larsen
Waikato Health & Wellness Facilitator
Monthly Members Meetings
Is for all our members who want to attend a monthly meeting but do not have the extra energy to leave their homes
Currently, all Monthly Member Meetings are held online. We welcome you to join us - if you need support getting online, please contact your facilitator and we can have a practice prior to meeting time so that you feel more comfortable on the day.
Social Groups
Hamilton
Young Ladies Hamilton Group
1st Thursday of the month – 1pm
Venue changes so keep an eye on emails and face book.
Te Awamutu
Te Awamutu group meet on the third Thursday of the month. We meet in the afternoons in colder weather and at 10.30am during warmer months.
The venue changes each month, so watch for emails and check the facebook group for updates
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