Barossa Lymphoedema Initiative

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

02/05/2026

2013 Vodder class at ALA 2026 conference "A Night in the Tropics"

02/05/2026

Gail Kirby & Kellie Thomas are appreciating the opportunity to connect with peers, exhibitors, and renowned experts in the field, having meaningful conversations on Lymphoedema, Lipoedema, Wounds & more.

30/04/2026

A great community for people living with Lymphoedema who advocate for better care.

There are so many but here are just five reasons to join today. You can sign up at
https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/_membership.join/form/typeid/2384