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Awareness Month

June is for Lipoedema Awareness

Every June sees the board of Lipoedema Australia campaign heavily for lipoedema awareness in the health and wider communities. From social media, community activities, awareness lunches, forums and even having landmarks lit up in purple, you’ll see us working hard to spread the word about lipoedema.

Please help us by sharing as much as you can, engaging within your own networks about lipoedema, asking your medical centre if they would be open to having a presentation about lipoedema, doing some fundraising… anything that helps to bring lipoedema into the spotlight!

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An instagram tile with purple and grey background. Heading is Getting to know our Board Jen Bartlett - Chairperson. In large font at the bottom of the tile are the words Empowered Together. A photo of a smiling lady is in the top right-hand side
An instagram tile with purple background. Heading is How to communicate with Healthcare Professionals. In large font at the bottom of the tile are the words Empowered Together.
An instagram tile with purple and pink background. Heading is I am more than my body. In large font at the bottom of the tile are the words Empowered Together.
An instagram tile with grey and pink background. Text is Where do I find information? In large font at the top of the tile are the words Empowered Together.
An instagram tile with purple and pink background. Heading is How do I talk to my colleagues or boss about my Lipoedema? In large font at the bottom of the tile are the words Empowered Together.
An instagram tile with grey and pink background. Heading is Fundraising for reasearch. In large font at the bottom of the tile are the words Empowered Together. A cartoon drawing of a researcher is centre of the tile
An instagram tile with purple and grey background. Heading is Getting to know our Board Janine Donaldson Co-Chairperson. In large font at the bottom of the tile are the words Empowered Together. A photo of a smiling lady is in the top right

2023 Lipoedema Awareness Month Highlights

An instagram tile with a pale purple background. Heading is Getting to know our Board Louse Mansfield. In large font at the bottom of the tile are the words Empowered Together. A photo of a smiling lady is in the top left-hand side
An instagram tile with purple and pink background. Heading is Lipoedema Myth #2. In large font at the bottom of the tile are the words Empowered Together.
An instagram infographic on a pale purple background. Title is Board Member Statistics, and there are eleven different comparative graphs in pink and purple colours
An instagram tile with purple and pink background. Text reads What are the best hacks and hints you have picked up from someone who has lipoedema? In large font at the bottom of the tile are the words Empowered Together.
An instagram tile with pale purple background. Heading is You are not alone! In large font at the bottom of the tile are the words Empowered Together.

Lipoedema Australia Socials

View fullsize Please help us raise funds for vital research. We set an ambitious goal for the month of June; all money raised by Lipoedema Australia will be donated to the cutting edge research being conducted at the O’Brien Institute in Melbourne. All it t
View fullsize We promised you a little more information about our 2024 Conference - and here it is! Our conference theme is - Let’s Make Change. As an organisation, we are passionate about change - changing the awareness of lipoedema within the healthcare
View fullsize When reaching out to your Member of Parliament (MP) to discuss lipoedema, it's important to effectively communicate your concerns and advocate for support. Here's a guide on how to contact your MP about lipoedema: 1. Find contact information: Locat
View fullsize Are you ready to stay updated with the latest research, expert insights, personal stories, and exclusive tips? Look no further! Sign up for the Lipoedema Australia newsletter today to receive all the latest news on: - Upcoming events, workshops, and
View fullsize Welcome to the final week of 2023 Awareness Month activity! Week 4 is about Advocacy. How to communicate with Healthcare Professionals It is important when visiting healthcare professionals that you receive the appropriate care and support. Here
View fullsize In Part 2 of this two part series, Physiotherapist Lucy Melican talks through some of the different brands of compression available, and shows what they look like. This two part video is well worth the watch. Part 1 on the benefits of compression w
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