Name: Mito Meet-up with Shelley and Matthew
Start: 2025-01-11T10:30:00+11:00
End: 2025-01-11T23:30:00+11:00

Date

Sat 11 Jan 2025

Cost

Free

Accessibility

Our events are captioned

Time

10:30 am AEDT

11:30 pm AEDT

Below are the start times based on State/Territory:

ACT, NSW, TAS, VIC: 10.30 am
QLD: 9.30 am
SA: 10.00 am
NT: 9.00 am
WA: 7.30 am

After you register, we will send you a confirmation email with the event details.

About the event

Mito Meet-ups are online support groups led by mito community members. These group calls are safe spaces to connect with people who understand the challenges of living with mitochondrial disease (mito). These are supportive environments to share experiences and find understanding.

Before you attend

Our events are held online or in person.

For online events, we will send you the joining details after you register.
For in-person events, the location and arrival details will be listed on the event page or shared after you register.

All Mito Foundation events are captioned. If you need other support to take part, such as help joining online, mobility access, or another adjustment, please contact us before the event.

Please read our event guidelines before attending. They explain what to expect and how we help keep Mito Foundation events respectful, inclusive and safe.

Read the event guidelines

Meet your hosts

Shelley Beverley

Shelley, originally from South Africa, now lives in Tasmania. Her family has a history of mito and she has a type called MELAS. She experiences symptoms such as: hearing loss, high blood pressure, diabetes, muscle weakness, and fatigue. Shelley is committed to raising awareness of mito and advocating for legal changes. She finds strength in hosting Mito Meet-ups and offering guidance and support to others on their mito journey.

Matthew Barker

Matthew lives in Melbourne, Victoria. He became aware of mito through his own MELAS diagnosis. Despite symptoms such as muscle weakness and sensory loss, he continues to travel the world. Matthew is hopeful that research will find a cure for mito and values the support from Mito Meet-ups. He strives to make these meet-ups an inspiring and supportive environment for all.