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.

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.

Minister for Health announces commitment to improved access to lymphoedema compression garment subsidies

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.

Lymphoedema on the radio - podcast

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.