ALA MEMBERS WEBINAR: The mediterranean prescription: managing lymphoedema through gut and anti-inflammatory nutrition.

Date:

10 February 2026 - 10 February 2026

Time:

7:00pm AEST - 8:00PM AEST

This session explores how a Mediterranean-style diet can support lymphoedema management by reducing inflammation and improving gut health. It highlights the connection between diet, lymphatic function, and the microbiome, and provides practical, evidence-based strategies to support symptom control and overall wellbeing.

ALA Masterclass: Management of Upper Quadrant Challenges Post Breast Cancer Surgery including cording and breast oedema

Date:

14 July 2026 - 14 July 2026

Time:

7:30pm AEST - 8:30PM AEST

This masterclass session will explore: • Biomechanical changes that occur in upper quadrant function following breast cancer surgery in the context of a biopsychosocial model of care. • The impact of problems that may occur postoperatively, breast oedema/lymphoedema and reconstruction on movement recovery. • Options to assist in symptom reduction while improving function recovery. • Relationship between suboptimal musculoskeletal recovery and lymphoedema.

Christmas Holiday Office Hours

The ALA Office will close on Tuesday 23 December and re-open on Monday 12 January 2026. All enquiries received during this time will be responded to on our return. We wish everyone a very happy and safe festive season.

16th ALA Conference 2026

Launch of the 16th ALA Conference 2026 website. Stay up to date with the latest news and important dates to save in your diary.

ALA Welcomes new President, Katherine (Kath) Turner

At the board meeting after the recent AGM, held on May 17, Directors voted in Katherine Turner as President for the next year.