Waikato
Saya
Starting February 2025, until then, all contact details remain active and all members will be looked after by other Facilitators
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.
October 2022
Kia ora and Welcome from the Mighty Waikato
I hope you are all well. Last time I wrote, I stated that Spring is in the air … Well, from what I have recently witnessed weather wise, Spring is still yet to get its spring on!!! Brrrr … We have just had the heaviest frost here in the Waikato since the 1960’s in October … Snow has been falling in other parts of the country too … So, with the temperature fluctuations, I hope you are all managing okay.
I have just held my first Carer’s Coffee Catchup this morning here in Hamilton. For the small number that came along, it was a great time of sharing and connecting. Our carer’s sure do need to be celebrated for the work they do in caring for our ME / CFS / FM community. I am looking forward to organising another time for these wonderful people to connect again. However, with Christmas quickly marching towards us, it maybe more in line with a Christmas picnic in the park for all to come along and meet and mingle. Keep an eye out on your emails for more details in the near future.
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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