9th Australasian Lymphology Association Conference 2012

On behalf of the ALA and the Organising and Scientific Committees, we would like to extend a warm invitation to attend the 9th Australasian Lymphology Association Conference, ‘Hot Topics in Lymphology’ to be held in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland, 24th – 26th May 2012.

The team look forward to welcoming you to Cairns and you leaving inspired and refreshed by a truly memorable Conference experience.

Visit the Conference website for more information – www.alaconference.com.au

Notice of AGM:

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Australasian Lymphology Association Ltd will be held at the Pullman Reef Hotel, Cairns on Thursday the 24th May 2012 at 3.20pm.

Proxies must be in the hands of the secretary 48 hours prior to the AGM (12 noon 22nd May 2012). Please click here to download proxy form.

ALA Council Elective Positions

The positions of President Elect and Secretary are still open to nominations.
This is a very exciting time for the ALA as there have been major strategic goal achievements that have exceeded expectations.
Please consider taking the opportunity to become an ALA council member and take an active role in the ongoing dynamic development of the ALA and its mission.
Please click here to download the nomination form

Please click here to download the nomination form.

Consumer Day ALA Conference

The ALA will hold a Consumer Day in Cairns on Saturday 26th May, the last day of the ALA Conference.
It is a great opportunity for the ALA to invite consumers to be part of the 2012 conference and to hear from national and international speakers.
For more information on how to register or how to apply for funding, please go here.

Rotary clubs pledge support for Primary Lymphoedema following award-winning Lymphoedema awareness campaign

In a move to establish Australian researchers at the forefront of Lymphology research Rotary Clubs announced a critical partnership with the Australasian Lymphology Association (ALA) by providing almost $90,000 to fund research into the causes of treatments of Primary Lymphoedema through Rotary Clubs and Australian Rotary Health to raise funds for a 3 year PhD Scholarship for research into Primary Lymphoedema, a life-long disorder that effects around 1 in 6000 children born with the condition. Read full media release here

New Position Statement

The ALA is pleased to announce the development of a Position Statement on the Use of Compression Garments in the Management of Lymphoedema. This statement provides an Australian perspective and consistent principles on the use of compression garments in the management of lymphoedema. Please click here to view the statement.

Annual Report 2011

Please click here to download the Annual Report and read about the impressive achievements of the ALA and its members in 2011.

ALA Newsletter

The current edition of the ALA newsletter is now available for members only.
Please click here

Health Calendar

Seminar

There will be an evening seminar on Surgical Interventions for Lymphoedema at the Macquarie University Hospital on Monday 28th May at 6pm. Mt Wilga Hospital & Macquarie University Cancer Institute are developing this innovative program and are keen to promote it to lymphoedema therapists, GPs and other medical and health professionals.

Overseas Plastics Surgeon Dr Alex Munnoch will share his experiences of Liposuction for lymphoedema and Dr Quan Ngo will share his experiences from Taiwan of Lymph node transfer surgery. Dr Helen Mackie will provide an overview of the rehabilitation process for appropriate patients.

Please click here for registration form.

Please click here for a listing of upcoming Australasian and International conferences and meetings

Inaugural ALA Scholarships 2011

Congratulations to the successful applicants!
Please click here to read the ALA President’s report on the successful applicants.

ALA Symposium Presentations

The presentations from the ALA Symposium in Brisbane, May 2011 are now available for members only.
Please click here to view presentations.

ALA Corporate Membership

Welcome to the following companies that have become corporate members of the ALA:

• Smith & Nephew
• Haddenham Australasia
• 3M
• MAS Medical Pty Ltd
• Poppy Lane Skin Care & Lymphoedema Clinic

Please visit Partnership for the links to their websites and information on how to become a corporate member.