Member Profile
MECFS Canterbury
We are a community health and clinical service organisation for people affected by the debilitating illness ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). . Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of people and whānau affected by ME/CFS in Canterbury, and the West Coast, by providing information, validation, clinical support, connection, and advocacy. We also provide education about ME/CFS to health and other professionals. . Our services include a Registered Nurse Service, regular support and education meetings, an online peer-support forum, an Outreach Service, newsletters, advocacy, and access to resources and education. . For more information visit www.mecfscanterbury.nz | www.facebook.com/mecfscanterburyinc
Available Roles:
Work and Income Advocate
Share relevant information and advice to assist people with a chronic illness to access available financial support from Work and Income and other sources.
Gardening - Occasional Support - Dallington
Occasional gardening support for person living with a chronic illness
Housework and/or Food Preparation - Regular Support - Rolleston
Regular domestic support for a mum of a baby who lives with chronic illness
Housework and/or Food Preparation - Regular Support - Hei Hei
Regular domestic support for a woman who lives with chronic illness
Housework and/or Food Preparation - Regular Support - Strowan
Regular domestic support for a woman who lives with chronic illness
Housework and/or Food Preparation - Regular Support - Edgeware
Regular domestic support for a person who lives with chronic illness
Housework and/or Food Preparation - Regular Support - Bishopdale
Regular domestic support for a person who lives with chronic illness
Housework and/or Food Preparation - Regular Support - Rangiora
Regular domestic support for a father of two children and who lives with chronic illness
Housework and/or Food Preparation - Regular Support - Lincoln
Regular domestic support for a mother of two young children and who lives with chronic illness
Gardening - Regular Support - Lincoln
Regular garden support for a mother of two young children and who lives with chronic illness
Gardening - Regular Support
Regular gardening support for a person living with chronic illness
Gardening - Occasional Support
One-off gardening support for people living with a chronic illness
Regional Connections Coordinator - Rangiora
Facilitate connections, relationships and support within the local ME/CFS community to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.
Housework - Occasional
One-off domestic support for people living with a chronic illness
Housework and/or Food Preparation - Regular Support
Regular domestic support for a person living with chronic illness
Treasurer – Oversight governance role
Join our Governance team to play an integral role in our financial affairs and to support our growing client base and services.