ALA supports AWMA
The ALA have sent letters of support to the Australian Wound Management Association (AWMA) campaign for funding for compression items for venous ulcer healing and joined with the Breast Cancer Network (BCN) to lobby for compression garment funding in QLD and SA.
Dr Helen Mackie's Interview with Dr John D'Arcy
Dr John D'Arcy interviews Dr Helen Mackie for 2013 Lymphoedema Awarness Month
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LYMPHOEDEMA : SURVIVE AND THRIVE - How to look after your lymphoedema
This is an educational project of the ALA co-hosted by Mt Wilga Hospital and initiated by a bequest
There are 2 x 40 min video Arm & Trunk and Leg which include information on skin care, cellulitis self massage and exercise
and testimonials.
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Products & promotions
Welcome to the new ALA website
The ALA Council would like to extend its warmest welcome to the launch of its new Website. The Website is entirely integrated with the new Administration of the ALA. The URL is: www.lymphoedema .org.au. The ALA has a new logo, motto and colours.
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Other Exciting Developments
POSITION STATEMENT FOR MONITORING FOR THE EARLY DETECTION OF BCRL by the Society of Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand and by the Society of Breast Physicians. This has been recognised by NSW Parliament and a NSW Health policy initiative is in discussion.
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Announcement of ALA/3M/Impedimed LDex promotion
As a result of the positive responce to the ALA Position Statement on the monitoring for the early detection of breast cancer related Lymphoedema a special six month promotion to ALA members by Impedimed for special purchase deal for the L-Dex device has been negotiated. I ask all members who wish to provide early intervention services to reduce the risk of lymphoedema to consider this offer ALA members will able to attend an early intervention L-Dex training program arranged via the ALA.
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2013 Lymphoedema Symposium, AGM and ALA Council meeting
This event will be held in Sydney on the 25th May 2013.
Lymphoedema Symposium