Lymphoedema Association SA Inc.
LASA
Support Empowerment Advocacy
Our Vision - Positive Health Outcomes for South Australians Living with Lymphoedema
Our Mission - Promotion of Positive Health Outcomes for the SA Lymphoedema Community through Peer Support, Empowerment and Advocacy
The Lymphoedema Association SA Inc. (LASA) is an incorporated association run by a committee of dedicated volunteers devoted to supporting people with, or at risk of developing lymphoedema. We are funded through donations, fund raising and from a modest annual fee paid by our membership base of Personal and Friend Members. LASA maintains strong links to the Flinders Medical Centre Lymphoedema Research Unit, the Australasian Lymphology Association and the Cancer Council SA. Previously known as the Lymphoedema Support Group SA Inc. (LSGSA) this Association has been supporting the lymphoedema community of South Australia for over 30 years! You may see references to both names on this site.
As we merge with the Lymphoedema Association Australia you can join today and your annual membership will not be due again until July 1st 2024!
Head to the Lymphoedema Association Australia page for all the details here
Images from the LASA Lymphoedema Information Day Saturday March 25th at Cancer Council SA
Registrations close June 7th!
The next LASA Information Day is at the Lutheran Church at
Victor Harbor on Saturday June 17th
Spotlight on Compression
will focus on everything you need to know about compression.
Confirmed speakers include our Patron Prof Neil Piller, an Expert Panel on compression garments, Trade Stands and more!
BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW - SEATS ARE LIMITED
This is a ticketed event - $20 per person
Lunch & Tea/Coffee provided
(email us with any dietary restrictions)
Please purchase your ticket via our Paypal link (note that the PayPal reference will be for a donation but your payment will be for this event) If you would rather pay by bank transfer email us for bank details.
Coffee Catch Ups are back for 2023!
Thursday July 27th @ 10.30am
Castello's Cucina 123 Fisher St, Fullarton
We will be joined by Medirent SA Rep Ben Russell
Numbers may be limited Contact Us To Register!
We started the conversation with our members last year about winding up the Lymphoedema Association SA and joining the national Lymphoedema Association Australia and we are now well on our way! Our Members at our Special General Meeting on April 27th voted unanimously in favour of the Special Resolutions to deregister LASA. Our application to deregister has been approved by the relevant department and we will advise all members once this process is complete. We will be taking our strong local representation and combining it with a national voice to serve our SA lymphoedema community well into the future. You can see more about the Lymphoedema Association Australia here
Did you LOOK UP on World Lymphoedema Day, Monday March 6th as the lights of the Adelaide Oval, the Torrens Footbridge, Adelaide Entertainment Centre, The Convention Centre, the SAHMRI building and the Adelaide Railway Station all turn blue as part of the 'Shine a Light on Lymphoedema' campaign in support of people living with or at risk of lymphoedema?
Rural Lymphoedema Services Consumer Survey
Do you live in a rural or regional area?
Please consider taking part in this survey from the Rural Local Health Networks. They are currently working towards developing a Lymphoedema Model of Care to ensure delivery of timely services that are safe, equitable and evidence based and your voice matters! They would like to hear about your journey and experience to identify things that need to be improved. This survey is confidential and you can access the survey here Lymphoedema Services Consumer Survey
What is Lymphoedema?
Lymphoedema is a condition where an excess accumulation of fluid and other tissue changes results in swelling of the affected body part. This can occur in one or more regions of the body. Lymphoedema usually affects a limb although it may also involve the trunk, breast, head and neck or genital area. A primary lymphoedema is due to a malformation of the lymphatic vessels and may become apparent at birth, adolescence or later in life. A secondary lymphoedema occurs when lymphatic vessels are damaged through medical treatment, trauma or infection.
You may be at risk of developing lymphoedema if you have had cancer treatment, lymph nodes removed through surgery or treated with radiotherapy, had lymph node damage through trauma or have poorly developed lymphatic vessels since birth. Lymphoedema can be managed with massage, compression, exercise, skin care, laser therapy, dietary considerations and a range of other treatments.
As a result of generous donations made by members, through bequests and support from other organisations we have been able to develop and maintain this website. We are hoping this ensures the information we share will be available to everyone who needs it. Whilst our focus is clearly on South Australia’s lymphoedema community we welcome everyone to our website and trust you will find useful information on all aspects of lymphoedema. If you would like to become a member and help support our cause please Contact Us
Our role is to only offer evidence based information from reliable sources that will help support you in your decision making. We do not give medical advice and we do not provide referrals or recommendations on treatments.
Meet our Patron Professor Neil Piller
Professor Neil Piller is a Lymphologist and Director of the Lymphoedema Clinical Research Unit at Flinders University.
He is a researcher, media expert and involved with lymphoedema and lymphoedema research around the world.
Neil is also an enthusiastic kayaker and fisherman, having come from a fishing family.
He has kayaked in Antarctica, down the Zambezi River in Africa, with the Killer Whales in Canada, the lakes of Norway and in many places in Australia. He is also a regular surfer (but only when the water is warm!). The LASA are both proud and delighted to have Professor Piller as our Patron.
He has kayaked in Antarctica, down the Zambezi River in Africa, with the Killer Whales in Canada, the lakes of Norway and in many places in Australia. He is also a regular surfer (but only when the water is warm!). The LASA are both proud and delighted to have Professor Piller as our Patron.
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