Haddenham Healthcare - Avoidable Harm: Wrap it Up Workshop

Date:

12 June 2026 - 12 June 2026

A Full-Day Workshop on Wound Healing and Safe Compression Practice.

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

Limited to 25 ALA members at $30, the interactive session will cover biomechanical changes post-surgery, movement recovery, symptom reduction strategies, and musculoskeletal health.

OPC Health Compression Solutions Workshop 2026 - Warana, QLD

Date:

06 August 2026 - 06 August 2026

OPC Health is hosting hands‑on Compression Solutions Workshops across regional Australia, including Newcastle, Wodonga, and the Sunshine Coast.

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.

Minister agrees that SA needs a Garment Scheme - Equity Update

Minister agrees that SA needs a Garment Scheme - Equity Update The ALA has received a response from Jack Snelling, South Australian Minister for Health following on from recent meetings and representation made in regards to establishing a compression garment scheme in South Australia. The Minister agreed that it would be beneficial for the State Government to provide a garment subsidy scheme for eligible lymphoedema sufferers and that, while the funding does not currently exist, a full business case will be prepared with a view to securing funding for the scheme as part of the 2018-19 State Government budget process. Congratulations to the team who have been involved in this advocacy - Margie McConachy, Karin Stepputtis and Monique Bareham.