Baw Baw Lymphoedema

01/09/2026

🎀 National Awareness Day for Young Women with Breast Cancer 🎀
Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate, and it doesn’t only affect older women. Young women can be diagnosed too — often at a time when life is filled with careers, relationships, young families and plans for the future.
Today is about raising awareness, starting conversations and reminding young women to know their bodies and speak up when something doesn’t feel right. 💗
Early detection matters. Know what is normal for you, and if you notice a change, get it checked.
Today we stand with every young woman facing breast cancer, those undergoing treatment, those in recovery, and the families and friends walking beside them. 🎀
Know your body. Trust your instincts. Advocate for your health.
KnowYourBody WomensHealth

29/07/2026

Did you know that lipoedema is often associated with other health conditions?

These are known as comorbidities, and being aware of them can help with recognising symptoms and guiding more comprehensive care.

Commonly reported comorbidities:
🟣Lymphoedema
🟣Chronic venous disease / Vascular disease
🟣Obesity
🟣Hypothyroidism
🟣Depression
🟣Anxiety
🟣ADHD/Autism
🟣Fibromyalgia
🟣Hypermobility / Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), women with this comorbidity commonly experience migraines and gastrointestinal issues
🟣Allergies
🟣Early degenerative leg joint disease
🟣Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and/or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
🟣Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), previously known as polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS)
🟣Endometriosis
🟣Vitamin D deficiency

Click here to go our resources: https://www.lipoedema.org.au/resources

17/07/2026

💙 What the Heck is Head and Neck Cancer?

July is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month in Australia, helping raise awareness of this unique and often misunderstood group of cancers.

Treatment can affect essential everyday functions, including eating, drinking, swallowing, speaking and breathing, as well as appearance and mental wellbeing.

With more than 5,000 Australians diagnosed each year and over 17,000 people living with the ongoing effects of treatment, raising awareness is more important than ever.

There are many ways you can get involved this July:

🥣 Host a Soup for the Soul fundraiser
💧 Go dry this July
📱 Share Head and Neck Cancer Australia’s posts on social media
💙 Make a donation or visit their online store

Donate or support Head and Neck Cancer Australia

Together, we can start conversations, increase awareness and support those affected by Head and Neck Cancer. 💙

15/07/2026

🚨ATTENTION🚨

If you are heading into the clinic today for an appointment. Please us the front entry to the hub as there is cleaning happening to the building out the back.
We are sorry for the inconvience.

Thank you the Baw Baw Lymphoedema Team

15/07/2026

💙 Reflecting on Lipoedema Awareness Month 💙

Although we may have been a little quiet on social media during Lipoedema Awareness Month last month, we were busy behind the scenes spreading awareness throughout our local community.

In May, we were proud to host our Lipoedema Awareness Event, bringing together members of our community to learn more about lipoedema, its signs and symptoms, management options and the support available.

Throughout Lipoedema Awareness Month, our team continued educating clients, connecting with local health professionals and helping to increase awareness and understanding of this often misunderstood condition.

We also hosted an educational webinar for GPs and allied health professionals, focusing on how to identify lipoedema, when to refer and the role of conservative management and ongoing support.

While Lipoedema Awareness Month may be over, our commitment to education, advocacy and supporting people living with lipoedema continues all year round. 💙

Every conversation helps increase awareness, improve understanding and support greater access to appropriate care.

06/06/2026

Attention GPs & Allied Health Services ‼️

FREE Online Clinical Webinar: Understanding Lipoedema

Lipoedema remains under-recognised and is often misdiagnosed, leading to delays in appropriate care and patient support. Join our experienced lymphoedema practitioners for a complimentary webinar designed to help healthcare professionals better identify, assess, and support individuals living with lipoedema.

This educational session will cover:
-Understanding lipoedema: presentation, diagnosis & differentiation
-The impact lipoedema on patient health and quality of life
-Conservative treatment strategies utilised by practitioners
-Compression therapy, exercise & manual therapies
-The role of multidisciplinary care and referral pathways
-Case studies and practical management insights

Whether you're a GP, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, exercise physiologist, nurse, dietitian, or other allied health professional, this webinar will provide valuable clinical knowledge to support improved patient outcomes.

📅 Date: 24th June
🕒 Time: 1pm - 2pm
💻 Location: Online (teams)
🎟️ Cost: Free
Contact clinic ⬇️
Baw Baw Lymphoedema
[email protected]

25/05/2026

✨ We’re already in the middle of the year… how quickly has that happened? ✨

This time of year often brings colder weather, busier schedules, and unfortunately an increase in sickness and flare-ups — making it even more important to slow down and check in with your health. 💙

Whether you’re managing lymphoedema, lipoedema, swelling, chronic pain, recovering from treatment, or simply feeling run down, now is the perfect time to prioritise your wellbeing.

🌿 Reassess your health goals
💧 Prioritise self-care
🚶 Keep moving in a way that feels manageable
🩵 Book in those appointments you’ve been putting off
✨ Give your body the support it deserves

At Baw Baw Lymphoedema, we’re here to support you through every season with compassionate, personalised care.

Small consistent steps still count. 💙

18/05/2026

What an incredible opportunity for our Director, Clinical Myotherapist and Accredited lymphoedema therapist Kaleisha to speak in front of fellow myotherapists on Sunday, sharing her passion and knowledge around lymphoedema, lipoedema, and women’s health. 🌿
From raising awareness and advocating for better understanding, to discussing assessment, management approaches, and the importance of multidisciplinary care — it was a wonderful opportunity to educate and inspire others within the profession.
We’re so proud to see Kaleisha continuing to advocate for people living with lymphatic and women’s health conditions, while also encouraging other myotherapists to explore and upskill in these growing areas of healthcare. 💙
A big thank you to Myotherapy Association Australia, Torrens University Australia, and Think Education for the opportunity, support, and for helping create such a welcoming space for education, collaboration, and professional growth.
Thank you as well to everyone who attended, asked questions, and contributed to such an engaging and supportive afternoon of learning and connection.

13/05/2026

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Kaleisha King on being awarded **2026 Myotherapist of the Year** 🏆

As our Director, Clinical Myotherapist, and Accredited Lymphoedema Practitioner, Kaleisha brings passion, dedication, knowledge, and genuine care into every aspect of her work. From supporting clients through complex conditions to mentoring and growing our team, this recognition is a reflection of the commitment she shows to both her patients and our community every single day.

This award is not only an incredible professional achievement, but also a celebration of the compassion and personalised care that Kaleisha is known for.

We are so grateful to have her leading and inspiring our team 💙

Please join us in congratulating Kaleisha on this amazing achievement! 👏

Congratulations to our 2026 Myotherapist of the Year, Kaleisha King!

With this award, we recognise Kaleisha's strong leadership and advocacy as a Myotherapist working in the space of women's health & lymphoedema management. Her commitment to ongoing professional development in these areas, alongside mentoring and educating other myotherapists, highlights her strong contribution to our industry.

Come along to MA Town Hall this Sunday 17th of May to hear Kaleisha present on the latest evidence for lymphoedema management and her advocacy in this space.

Congratulations again Kaleisha!🏆

18/04/2026

Our free Lipoedema Session in full swing!!!