DELTA Occupational Therapy

07/06/2026

Compression therapy doesn't look the way it used to.
When many people hear the words compression garments, they picture thick, beige stockings that are difficult to wear and even harder to put on.

The reality is very different.

Today's compression options are designed with comfort, function, and lifestyle in mind. From soft, seamless night-time garments that support swelling management while you sleep, to innovative textured compression systems that help soften fibrotic tissue, and stylish daytime garments available in a range of colours and patterns, there are now more choices than ever before.

For people living with lymphoedema, lipoedema or chronic oedema, compression remains one of the most effective tools available. The good news is that modern compression can be tailored to your needs, your body, and your daily routine.
Compression isn't one-size-fits-all.

At DELTA Occupational Therapy, we work with a variety of specialist suppliers and manufacturers to ensure that your solution is individually tailored to your clinical needs, lifestyle, comfort preferences, and goals. What works for one person may not work for another, which is why we take the time to assess, trial, and recommend the most appropriate options for you.

If you've tried compression in the past and found it uncomfortable, bulky, or unattractive, it may be time to revisit your options. Advances in garment design mean that effective swelling management no longer has to come at the expense of comfort or confidence.

The best compression garment is the one you'll actually wear.

Please contact us for more information:
[email protected] / 0493 320 424

05/06/2026

June is Lipoedema Awareness month. Kimberley Reilly is hosting a morning tea to create awareness in our local community.
Don’t forget to RSVP.

Don’t forget to RSVP by the 6th for the Lipoedema Awareness morning tea.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenyWmzNrVVzLXsnKACv2_FSnTBrYhaEiPIuH4MRJxoqKyMsQ/viewform?usp=header

04/06/2026

17/05/2026

Well done to Kimberley Reilly for stepping up and raising awareness about lipoedema in our community.
Please support her!

✨Lipoedema Awareness Morning Tea✨

13th June @ Hervey Bay RSL
10am
RSVP 6th June to 0400792969

Lipoedema Australia

🎀Lipoedema Awareness Month Raffle 🎀

Raffle tickets available Kimberley Reilly Massage

🎟️$2 a ticket
Or
🎟️$5 for 3 tickets

Amazing prizes to win including:

$50 voucher from Hair Harlem
2x $50 voucher from The Brave Hen
Lymphatic Massage from Kimberley Reilly
3 x self care packages

Lipoedema Australia

14/05/2026

Lymphoedema? How many lymphies Australia wide? Unknown! Medicare item number? What Medicare item number?

There is no dedicated Medicare item number for general lymphoedema. Just to touch on a on a couple of things, without an item number it means the Australian Federal Government has no real data captured on the prevalence and cost of lymphoedema in Australia. What can we all do about it?

Write to your MP.
https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/events/raising-awareness-campaign/mp-letters-/

Join LAA and be counted. We are lobbying for a Medicare item number.
https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/membership/become-a-member/

03/05/2026

ALA Day 4 – that’s a wrap ✨

As is often the case after a conference, I’m heading home with more questions than answers—and a growing list of things to do.

It’s been an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and build meaningful networks.

What I do know for sure - there is a passionate community of dedicated professionals committed to making a real difference in the world of lymphoedema and I am grateful to be a part of it.

02/05/2026

ALA Day 3 highlights 🌴

Today’s hot topics included
- Cellulitis and the significant cost of medical management vs compression/prevention.
- Lipoedema, with valuable insights into misconceptions, misdiagnosis, and why BMI is misleading.

I also had the opportunity to explore new technologies, including LymphaTouch and the lymph scanner—always exciting to see advancements in this space.

01/05/2026

The sun was out today, but no time to play!

ALA Day 2 highlights:

- Catching up with The Lymph Lab from Noosa
- Debating terminology—“chronic oedema” vs “lymphoedema”
- Understanding the impact and cost of misdiagnosis and delayed treatment
- Functional Shockwave Therapy (fESWT) for management of fibrosis and scars

30/04/2026

ALA Conference day 1:
Hands-on Masterclass - Integrating Deep Oscillation Therapy into Lymphoedema Management

05/03/2026

💡💙World Lymphoedema Day💙💡

Today we recognise and support the many people living with lymphoedema — a chronic condition that causes ongoing swelling and requires lifelong management. For many, it develops after cancer treatment, surgery, injury, or other health conditions, yet it is often under-recognised and misunderstood.

With the right care, education, and support, people with lymphoedema can successfully manage their symptoms and maintain a good quality of life. Raising awareness helps promote earlier diagnosis, better access to treatment, and stronger support for those affected.

📍At Delta Occupational Therapy in Hervey Bay, we are committed to providing dedicated lymphoedema assessment, treatment, and self-management support. Contact us at [email protected]

Let’s continue to raise awareness, share knowledge, and support those living with lymphoedema. 💙