u/Lonely_Message_1113

I'm a volunteer in a "Friends of" group for local garden but I'm in a bit of a dilemma. Our group numbers have dropped over the years to the point where there is now only 4 committee members. I'm finding myself burned out and considering stepping back from the group however if I leave it's highly likely the group will need to wind up as they won't meet their model rule requirements for the number of committee numbers and office bearers. The group is also a registered charity so is required by law to have a certain number committee/board members.

I'm an office bearer and there is literally nobody else to take my position. Attempts to bring in new members have been unsuccessful due to lack of interest. I would feel incredibly guilty if the charity shuts down just because I leave.

Is there an organisation in Australia that I can go to for advice in this situation?

I'm part of a "Friends of" group for local garden but I'm in a bit of a dilemma. Our group numbers have dropped over the years to the point where there is now only 4 committee members. I'm finding myself burned out and considering stepping back from the group however if I leave it's highly likely the group will need to wind up as they won't meet their model rule requirements for the number of committee numbers and office bearers. The group is also a registered charity so is required by law to have a certain number committee/board members.

I'm an office bearer and there is literally nobody else to take my position. Attempts to bring in new members have been unsuccessful due to lack of interest. I would feel incredibly guilty if the charity shuts down just because I leave.

Is there an organisation I can go to for advice in this situation?

Anyone else have sacroiliitis and plantar fasciitis?

I've had back pain on and off since I was 18, I'm now 38 and this month found out that I have sacroiliitis after years of thinking it was sciatica (it only took 20 years for a doctor to actually look into the issue!). For the last year I've also been dealing with plantar fasciitis, this combination makes it really hard to walk most days. I know I need to work on strength training and exercise but when just walking and standing hurts it's so so hard. Sleep isn't great either. I've gained 15kg in the last 2 years which I'm sure is making the pain worse.

My main symptoms are lower back and hip pain, often a burning pain that is worse on my left side, sometimes my toes go numb or my left leg weak, also intense stabbing pain in my heels and arches, again worse on the left.

Over the years I've tried many things to deal with back pain: swimming, yoga, acupuncture, osteopath, chiropractor, massage, TENS machine, weight training, all of these offer only temporary relief. My GP has given me a referral to a physiotherapist, a rheumatologist and meloxicam... I am seeing the physio next week but can't see the rheumatologist until August.

I guess I'm wondering what I should ask the physio and if there's any hope for recovery? Or does anyone have any recommendations on things that might help?