ALA MEMBERS WEBINAR: Understanding the arteries and veins

Date:

12 August 2025 - 12 August 2025

Time:

7:30pm AEST - 8:30PM AEST

This webinar will be about Understanding the arteries and veins.

OPC Health Compression Solutions Workshop

Date:

14 August 2025

Brisbane, QLD

ALA Masterclass for Therapists: Understanding Compression Garments in Arm & Leg Lymphoedema Management

Date:

20 August 2025 - 20 August 2025

Time:

7:30pm AEST - 8:30PM AEST

This masterclass session will explore: • Key differences between garment styles and materials • How to select the most appropriate compression type and class for individual cases • Tips for patient compliance and comfort

ALA Welcomes new President, Katherine (Kath) Turner

At the board meeting after the recent AGM, held on May 17, Directors voted in Katherine Turner as President for the next year.

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.