Western Suburbs Lymphoedema Support Group | Wyndham City

Street address: 117 Warringa Crescent, Hoppers Crossing 3030

Phone: 1300 852 850

Website: http://www.lav.org.au/

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.

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Managed by: Not for Profit

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Wyndham City Council recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first Peoples of Australia. We acknowledge the Bunurong and Wadawurrung Peoples as Traditional Owners of the lands on which Wyndham City operates. The Wadawurrung and Bunurong Peoples have and always will belong to the Werribee Yalook (river), creeks, stars, hills and red clay of this Country. We pay respect to their Ancestors and Elders who always have, and always will, care for Country and community today and for future generations.