Mito Meet-ups

Mito Meet-ups are regular support groups held via zoom and led by mito community members for mito community members. Meet-ups are open to all individuals impacted by mito.

Mito Meet-ups aims to provide a safe and secure space to engage and connect with individuals that understand the challenges of mito better than anyone else.

Please read the following guidelines before joining a call.

Feedback from recent attendees

"I've found them always to be an interesting and enjoyable day."

"The meet-ups are great. I was feeling overwhelmed at the time I participated."

"It brings all the people together to support each other, sharing information."

Feedback from the 2022 Mito Community Survey

• 83% of people would recommend Meet-ups
• 88% of people felt welcomed during the Meet-ups
• 84% of people felt a sense of connection within the mito community at Meet-ups

What to expect from a Mito Meet-up

Say Hi! Your facilitator will start by introducing themselves, followed by short introductions from the meet-up group. If you prefer to just listen after introducing yourself, that's okay.

Discussion. Share experiences, ask questions, and help others within the community. We work together during topic discussions to support and uplift one another. See each Meet-up for the discussion topic. They change monthly, and information is provided to get the conversation started.

See you soon! Meet-ups last about an hour, but the call can continue. Discuss the options with your Meet-up lead. Alternatively, if you want to connect with a community member privately, contact Helpline or peersupport@mito.org.au.

If you require assistance with Zoom to attend our events, please get in touch with our Helpline, we are happy to assist you.

Please get in touch with the foundation with suggestions and input on 1300 977 180 and press option 1 or email supportservices@mito.org.au 

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Guidelines

To ensure that all participants get the most out of the Mito Foundation events, please follow these guidelines:

• Mito Meet-ups are NOT for academics or health professionals not impacted by mito. However, don't hesitate to contact our Helpline, who will assist you.
• Be respectful and nonjudgmental of everyone's right to participate equally or not at all.
• Active Listening should always be adhered to when someone is sharing. Please, no interrupting, don't pass judgement and listen attentively.
• The facilitator may interrupt and move the conversation along.
• Please take a break from the session at any time to look after yourself.
• Refrain from giving medical advice. Every case of mito is different and we encourage everyone to speak to their health care team before commencing any new treatment.
• An important aspect of creating a safe and welcoming call is to make sure everything shared is confidential. Please do not mention what is discussed outside the group setting.