MEGA Blue Sunday Tea Party For M.E. 2026

💙 Blue Sunday with ME Group Australia (MEGA)

ME Group Australia (MEGA) is delighted to join the global Blue Sunday - Tea Party For M.E. in 2026.

If you’d like to connect with others living with ME, as well as health professionals who support and advocate for pwME, you’re warmly invited to our casual Blue Sunday Zoom Chat Room on Sunday, 17 May, open between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm (Brisbane time).

Drop in at any point while the door is open.

Blue Sunday has a simple tradition: if you’re able, you can donate the cost of the tea or coffee you enjoy during your Tea Party for M.E. But taking part in any way that works for you - or helping to spread the word - is equally meaningful.

We know many in the ME community face financial hardship. There is never any expectation to give. Your presence, your connection, and your smile or voice are more than enough. They’re part of what makes Blue Sunday special.

We’d love you to join the spirit of belonging, visibility, and connection by hosting your own little tea party with friends, family, colleagues, or community during May Awareness Month.

And if you’d like some gentle company, please register for our Chat Room and pop in for a casual chat.

🌿 What Is Blue Sunday?

Blue Sunday is a gentle, community‑led fundraising event built around the Tea Party For M.E.

Each year, people living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) - along with friends, families, and supporters - come together online to share photos of their tea‑party setups and to feel part of something bigger.

For many, the “tea party” happens from bed. People might wear blue pyjamas, use a blue duvet, hang blue bunting, or add a few balloons to make the day feel special. Others who have a little more capacity may host or attend a small in‑person tea party at home, in the garden, or at a local venue.

Everyone is encouraged to shape the day around their own health needs.

🌍 A Virtual Gathering That Breaks Isolation

No matter how someone takes part, the heart of Blue Sunday is connection.

Throughout the day, social media fills with photos of teacups, cakes, and blue‑themed decorations from people across the world and across time zones.

You can join in by posting, commenting, or simply scrolling through the shared moments. For many, it’s a rare chance to feel part of a community - a softer, more joyful pause from the heavier awareness work that often unites us.

☕ Why It Matters

Blue Sunday creates a space where people with ME can participate in a way that feels safe, flexible, and celebratory.

It raises vital funds while also offering something just as important: belonging, visibility, and connection.

We look forward to connecting with you for this year’s Blue Sunday | Tea Party For M.E.