PLEASE NOTE IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SIGNED THE HARD COPY VERSION OR THE EARLIER ONLINE VERSION OF THIS PETITION, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN AGAIN ON THIS ONE. THE CLOSING DATE IS 16 DECEMBER 2011. (This date has been extended)
"We the undersigned respectfully request that the House of Representatives consider the needs of those with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) / Myaglic Encephalomyelitis (ME), and Fibromyalgia (FM) and support the following outcomes:
1. To establish dedicated research, assessment, treatment and respite care facilities.
2. To provide support and funding for patients and carers.
3. To promote education for both health professionals and the public, thereby rectifying the misunderstanding that many with these illnesses are experiencing, due to the lack of appropriate information regarding the cause and treatment of these illnesses.
4. To rectify the misconception that these are psychological illnesses and to acknowledge and validate, the enormous physical and emotional suffering of those afflicted with them."