Fibromyalgia ME CFS Australia Bridges & Pathways

Fibromyalgia ME CFS Australia Bridges & Pathways We work collaboratively to fasttrack change. All Australians have the right to best practice medical care. On this page we share useful information and research.

Bridges & Pathways Institute/ Fibromyalgia Australia is an Australian charity working towards solutions, services/research for all Australians living with poorly understood complex chronic condtions. Bridges & Pathways/Fibromyalgia Australia works in partnerships to improve daily care, early diagnosis and management of Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS in primary care settings We particularly focus on consumer priorities and improving health outcomes by fast tracking research into affordable daily care. We facilitate provider training, clinical research, with best practice resources and case assessments and management. Australians urgently need immediate access affordable multidisciplinary management to limit their condition and improve quality of life. Just because there is not cure does not mean nothing can be done to improve, health, wellbeing and quality of life. There is a let of emerging research that give us hope.

21/02/2026
21/02/2026
16/02/2026

Here is our new paper on precision diagnostics in myalgic encephalomytlesis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). You can download a pdf of the article here: ht...

17/01/2026

Earlier this week, ME Research UK shared an article entitled "Chronic pain in ME/CFS: the immune system and lifestyle factors" by PhD student Yanthe Buntinx.

This article is the first in a series of pieces from members of the ME Research UK Researcher Circle, which aims to create an environment to encourage, support, and to facilitate the entrance and retention of early-career researchers in the field of ME/CFS research.

Very helpfully, Yanthe created an infographic to summarise the key points in her article.

Find out more about the Researcher Circle guest blog here: https://bit.ly/3LpW2S8
Read Yanthe's article here: https://bit.ly/459pUc9

10/01/2026

The Health and Social Care team have published their Annual Report for 2024 - 2025.
The report presents the findings of a 12-month pilot project evaluating current services for ME/CFS/LC, ensuring adherence to NICE guidelines and engaging with people with lived experience of the conditions.
Read more: https://meassociation.org.uk/eady

04/01/2026
08/12/2025

From October 22 through October 25, I attended the 2025 IACFSME 17th Research and Clinical Conference (International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)…

02/12/2025

The fatigue and joint pain you blame on getting older could signal an autoimmune disease, as rates soar after 50 and cases remain undiagnosed for years. Hidden symptoms: https://bit.ly/4ipp402

27/11/2025

Supporting the Bedbound: Practical Guidance for ME/CFS Care

Around 25% of people with ME/CFS are so severely impacted that they are housebound or bedbound, requiring complex, compassionate care. For these individuals, everyday tasks—eating, bathing, or even tolerating light and sound—can become overwhelming.

As part of our collaboration with Emerge Australia Inc, we’re highlighting their comprehensive guide on caring for people with ME/CFS who are bedbound. This evidence-based resource offers practical strategies for daily care, communication with healthcare professionals, and managing symptom sensitivity while protecting both patient and caregiver wellbeing.

Explore the full guide here: https://bit.ly/4nD2Add

Last workshop for the year. Please note the change of day to WEDNESDAY 10th of December at the request of current membe...
26/11/2025

Last workshop for the year. Please note the change of day to WEDNESDAY 10th of December at the request of current members

Monthly Management Workshops

Understanding cost differences of economic burden based on available literature. People with Fibromyalgia we need your ...
20/11/2025

Understanding cost differences of economic burden based on available literature. People with Fibromyalgia we need your voice on our working groups fibromyalgia.australia@gmail.com or message us

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It is time for change! Bridges & Pathways Institute Inc. works to fast track best practice services for the one million Australians affected by ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and Fibromyalgia. Our current priority is to extend General Practice Clinical Care and Research and to train and equip more Australian health providers through improving clinical resources and precision based medical care.