Alicia has lived with long COVID for a year and she's one of a growing number who say they are now disabled

For 12 months, Alicia Newnham has experienced fatigue, chest pains, headaches, brain fog and memory loss. (Supplied: Alicia Newnham)

Short of breath, Alicia Newnham softly explains her situation.

She's 44 years old, has three boys who love sport, an active dog and a mortgage with her husband.