Barossa Lymphoedema Initiative

02/09/2026

Lymphoma is a group of more that 80 different subtypes of cancer that starts when specialised immune cells called lymphocytes become cancerous. Lymphocytes are a type of blood cell that fight germs to prevent infection and disease.

But, unlike other blood cells, most lymphocytes are not in our blood, they are in our lymphatic system and can travel to any part of our body.

It can get really confusing but we like to explain lymphoma as the what, the where and how:

The what – Lymphoma is a cancer of blood cells called lymphocytes.
The where – Lymphocytes live mostly in our lymphatic system so lymphoma
normally starts in your lymph nodes or other parts of your lymphatic system.
The how – lymphocytes help are a part of our immune system so lymphoma can
cause you to get more infections or have trouble getting over them.

Learn more about Lymphoma here: https://www.lymphoma.org.au/lymphoma/what-is-lymphoma/
Learn more about how you can support those affected with our Go Lime for Lymphoma campaign here: https://golime.lymphoma.org.au/

07/08/2026

To all the amazing people who are Carers! Thank you for your care!

20/06/2026

Today's Lymphoedema Information Day at Nuriootpa, hosted by BAFFC, was truly exceptional. Congratulations to Kellie Thomas for her coordination, and to the Lymphoedema Association Australia volunteers for their support. The event featured an excellent presentation by Professor Neil Pillar and Flinders University research students Georgia& Teordora, including Dr Vani Prasad, Toni Pillar, Gail Kirby , and Kylie from Lymph Movement Studio.

12/06/2026

Don't forget to register to learn about your lymphatics by the experts & talk with suppliers on all things compression & self maintance.
There is no cure for Lymphoedema, just the right information and self maintenance.

11/06/2026

Today is World Lipoedema Day. Across the globe, we stand connected and united in raising awareness for lipoedema.

This is a moment to be proud of how far we have come in building knowledge, educating our communities, and amplifying lived experience.

Our voices are being heard, momentum is growing, and we are creating a future where the next generations will benefit from earlier recognition and diagnosis.

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/

07/05/2026

Saturday June 20th we will be at the Barossa Lymphoedema/Lipoedema Information and Screening Day with Prof Neil Piller AM and Dr Vani Prassad. This is an event presented by the Barossa Area Fundraisers for Cancer (BAFFC)

03/05/2026

03/05/2026