ALA MEMBERS WEBINAR: Improving lymphoedema clinical practice assessment through palpation skills: A guide on how to perform a pitting test.

Date:

11 February 2025 - 11 February 2025

Time:

7:30pm AEST - 8:30PM AEST

This webinar will be about Improving lymphoedema clinical practice assessment through palpation skills: A guide on how to perform a pitting test.

2025 ALA Symposium - Registrations NOW OPEN!

Date:

16 May 2025 - 18 May 2025

Join us for the 2025 ALA Symposium in Fremantle WA, Flowing Forward: A river of possibilities

Exciting Collaboration Between ALA and Wounds Australia

The Australasian Lymphology Association (ALA) is thrilled to announce the finalisation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Wounds Australia. This partnership marks a significant step forward in fostering collaboration between our organisations to better serve our respective members. As part of this agreement, ALA Members will gain access to Wounds Australia's valuable resources, training, and expertise in wound care. In return, Wounds Australia members will benefit from receiving evidence-based information on best practice management of lymphoedema from the ALA. This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to advancing education, professional development, and the quality of care for patients. Together, we aim to create greater opportunities for our members and enhance outcomes in both lymphology and wound care. Stay tuned for more details on how you can access these exciting new benefits!

2024 ALA Research Grant Recipients

ALA announces Research Grant recipients!

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.