The Research committee, on behalf of the Australasian Lymphology Association (ALA) Board is calling for applications for research grants to support key objective of the ALA: 'Encourage and support lymphoedema research and curate research on behalf of the members.'
The ALA is offering up to three research grants between $5,000 and $10,000. The grants will be awarded on merit, with applications limited to early career researchers (ECR) and clinicians undertaking research who are current members of the ALA.
Minister for Health announces commitment to improved access to lymphoedema compression garment subsidies
20 June 2018
In response to the State of the Nation report released by Breast Cancer Network of Australia on Wednesday 20 June, the Minister for Health, the Hon. Greg Hunt on behalf of the Australian Federal Government announced three commitments including: To work with state and territory governments to improve access to lymphoedema compression garment subsidies and create a national standard.
On Sunday 18 March 2018, the 3AW radio program 'Talking Health' with Dr Sally Cockburn focused their entire two hour broadcast to talking about lymphoedema. For those who were unable to listen to the broadcast, the podcast is now available.