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WHO ARE WE ?
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  The Lymphoedema Association of Victoria Inc. was established in 1990.

We are a non-profit organisation working towards increased awareness, education, research and support for those with lymphoedema. A registered charity, we rely on funds raised by membership fees, fundraising initiatives, philanthropic trusts and donations. The Association has well over 600 members mainly located in Victoria but also in other states of Australia and overseas.

Our Aims: 
• To provide support to people with lymphoedema
• To provide information about lymphoedema and its treatment
• To promote a network of support groups throughout Victoria
• To increase public and health professional awareness of lymphoedema
• To work toward the availability of better resources for the treatment of lymphoedema
• To liaise with health professionals interested in lymphoedema and to serve the needs of people who have this condition
• To maintain contact with lymphoedema associations in other states and participate in national activities.
 
 


Our committee

Nicky Zanen      President

Liesl Petterd     Treasurer

Joan Smyth       Committee Member

Kay Timmins     Committee Member

Kaye Splatt       Committee Member

 

Bernadette Wilson Office Co-ordinator