LYMPHOEDEMA ORGANIZATIONS AUSTRALIA

Lymphoedema Organizations Australia

Lymphedema organizations, suuport groups and information in Australia.

May 19, 2008

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National

The Lymphoedema Association of Australia

Address: 94 Cambridge Terrace, Malvern, SA 5061
Telephone: (08) 8271 2198
Fax: (08) 8271 8776

Web: http://lymphoedema.org.au/index.html

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ACT

Lymphoedema Support Group
Address: 19 Bardsley Pl, Holt, 2615
Telephone: (02) 6254 4753

geoff.moore@bigpond.com

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NSW

Lymphoedema Support Group of NSW Inc
Address: 204/9 Everton St, Pymble, NSW 2073
Telephone: (02) 9402 5625
Contact person: Ms Barbara Smith

barby_s@bigpond.net.au

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Support groups are being set up at Westmead, Mt Wilga Hospital, St George Hospital and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for lymphoedema. Their aims are to provide support for people living with lymphoedema and provide education and information on lymphoedema. Meeting details can be obtained through the following contacts:

• Westmead: Lara Griffiths on (02) 9845 6500
• Mt Wilga Hospital: Barbara Smith on (02) 9402 5625
• St George Hospital: Lianne O'Brien on (02) 9350 2163
• Royal Prince Alfred Hospital: Sally Latchford on (02) 9515 9965

Charge of $2 per person to cover coffee/tea/biscuit costs.

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Northern Territory

Breast Cancer Support Group, run by the Cancer Council NT

For more information, contact:

Karen Spaulding
Cancer Council of the Northern Territory
Address:PO Box 42719, Casuarina, NT 0811
Telephone: (08) 8927 4888
Fax: (08) 8927 4990

supportw@ozemail.com.au

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Queensland

Lymphoedema Association of Queensland Inc.

Address: PO Box 68 Bracken Ridge QLD 4017
Telephone: (07) 3269 1498
Contact person: Nerida Smith (President)

lymphqld@powerup.com.au

web: http://www.lymphqld.org/

BRISBANE: Meeting 2nd Wednesday of month 10.00 am to 1Noon.
Cost - Gold coin donation. Refreshments served at close of meeting. Train and Bus transport to centre. Free car parking.

Co-Coordinator:

.Enquiries

Nerida

PO Box 3068

Bracken Ridge, Qld, 4017

.Ph: 07 3269 1498

Venue:

Meeting Room

Toowong Library, Toowong Village

Shopping Centre,

BUNDABERG: Meets Bi-Monthly, 3rd Monday at 10.00am. Recreation Room, Mater Hospital, (from Hope St) Bundaberg.

Treasurer

Secretary

Olga Ph: (07)4152 8507

Doris
Ph: (07) 4152 1713

Venue:
Recreation Room
Mater Hospital (from Hope St)
Bundaberg, Qld, 4670

TrCAIRNS: The Association will support interested persons/members wishing to form a support group in their area.e

GOLD COAST: Meets 4th Thursday of month 10.00am to Noon. January to November at Senior Citizens, T E Peters Drive, Broadbeach Waters.

Coordinator:

Margaret
Ph: 07 5563 1423

Venue:
Senior Citizens, T E Peters Drive,
Broadbeach Waters.

r: MACKAY: Meets Monthly, 1st Friday at Noon.St Rita's Function Room, Mater Hospital, Mackay.

President:

Secretary:

Joy Ph: (07) 4956 1184

Lorraine
Ph: (07) 4956 5142

Venue:
St Rita's Function Room
Mater Hospital
Mackay

SUNSHINE COAST: Meets Monthly, 4th Monday at 10am at Queensland Cancer Fund, Maroochydore.

Contact	Sandi Ph: 07 5446 8668 Margaret Ph: 07 5492 4437	Venue: Meeting time 10am. Queensland Cancer Fund, cnr Maroochydore and Baden Powell Rds, Maroochydore
TOOWOOMBA: Meets QCF periodically for information sessions.
Contact:	Brenda Ph: 07 4613 5318 or Alex at QCF Ph: 07 4638 4799
TOWNSVILLE: Meets 1st Tuesday 10am, QCF, 24 Warburton St,
Contact:	Pat Ph: 07 4723 6745

Venue:

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South Australia

Lymphoedema Support Group of South Australia Inc.

26 Sandford Street, Kensington Gardens SA 5068
Telephone: (08) 8336 7748
Contact person: Maureen Bartell (President)

baartel.maureen@sagov.sa.gov.au

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Lymphoedema Support Group -Yorke Peninsula

Kadina

Rene Piezy

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Tasmania

Lymphoedema Support Group

Address:42 Stanley Street, Bellerive, TAS 7018
Telephone: (03) 6244 4634
Contact person: Ms Jill Wood

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Victoria

Lymphoedema Association of Victoria

Address: PO Box 2412, North Ringwood VIC 3134
Mary D'Elia, President

Email:info@lav.org.au

Website: www.lav.org.au

Support Groups	Phone: 1300 852 850	For details

Ballarat Support Group	Ballarat	Kay John

Eastern Lymphoedema Support Group	Surrey Hills	Dianna Scrivener

Geelong Lymphoedema Support Group	Belmont	Betty Sapwell

Gippsland Lymphoedema Support Group	Traralgon	Wendy Steenbergen
		wendy.st@bigpond.com

San Remo Lymphoedema Support Group	Bass Coast Community Health	Yvonne Mc Rae
	Service	Ruth Rowell
	1 Back Beach Road, San Remo

Werribee Mercy Hospital	Werribee	Bill Shepherdson

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Western Australia

Lymphoedema Association of WA
C/- 215 Nicholson Road - Shenton Park WA 6008

Telephone: (08) 9497 1378
Contact person: Kay Dawson - barbandes@bigpond.com.au

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SEE ALSO:

Lymphedema Therapists - Australia

http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/thesite/lymphedema_therapists_australia.htm

Lymphedema Therapists - New Zealand

http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/thesite/lymphedema_therapists_new_zealand.htm

Lymphedema Government Resources - Australia and New Zealand

http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/thesite/government_resources_australia_and_NZ.htm

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Advocates for Lymphedema

Dedicated to be an advocacy group for lymphedema patients. Working towards education, legal reform, changing insurance practices, promoting research, reaching for a cure.

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Lymphedema People / Advocates for Lymphedema

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Lymphedema Glossary

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Lymphedema People - Support Groups

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Children with Lymphedema

The time has come for families, parents, caregivers to have a support group of their own. Support group for parents, families and caregivers of chilren with lymphedema. Sharing information on coping, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Sponsored by Lymphedema People.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/childrenwithlymphedema/

Subscribe: childrenwithlymphedema-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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Lipedema Lipodema Lipoedema

No matter how you spell it, this is another very little understood and totally frustrating conditions out there. This will be a support group for those suffering with lipedema/lipodema. A place for information, sharing experiences, exploring treatment options and coping.

Come join, be a part of the family!

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/lipedema_lipodema_lipoedema/?yguid=209645515

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MEN WITH LYMPHEDEMA

If you are a man with lymphedema; a man with a loved one with lymphedema who you are trying to help and understand come join us and discover what it is to be the master instead of the sufferer of lymphedema.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/menwithlymphedema/

Subscribe: menwithlymphedema-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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All About Lymphangiectasia

Support group for parents, patients, children who suffer from all forms of lymphangiectasia. This condition is caused by dilation of the lymphatics. It can affect the intestinal tract, lungs and other critical body areas.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/allaboutlymphangiectasia/

Subscribe: allaboutlymphangiectasia-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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Lymphatic Disorders Support Group @ Yahoo Groups

While we have a number of support groups for lymphedema... there is nothing out there for other lymphatic disorders. Because we have one of the most comprehensive information sites on all lymphatic disorders, I thought perhaps, it is time that one be offered.

DISCRIPTION

Information and support for rare and unusual disorders affecting the lymph system. Includes lymphangiomas, lymphatic malformations, telangiectasia, hennekam's syndrome, distichiasis, Figueroa
syndrome, ptosis syndrome, plus many more. Extensive database of information available through sister site Lymphedema People.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/lymphaticdisorders/

Subscribe: lymphaticdisorders-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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All About Lymphedema

For our Google fans, we have just created this online support group in Google Groups:

Homepage: http://groups-beta.google.com/group/All-About-Lymphedema

Group email: All-About-Lymphedema@googlegroups.com

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Lymphedema Friends

http://groups.aol.com/lymphedemafriend

If you an AOL fan and looking for a support group in AOL Groups, come and join us there.

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Lymphedema People New Wiki Pages

Have you seen our new “Wiki” pages yet? Listed below are just a sample of the more than 140 pages now listed in our Wiki section. We are also working on hundred more. Come and take a stroll!

Lymphedema Glossary

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Lymphedema

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Arm Lymphedema

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Leg Lymphedema

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Acute Lymphedema

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The Lymphedema Diet

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