Breakfast Sessions

Complimentary breakfast sessions will be held each morning of the conference program (Friday - Sunday) from 7:30am - 8:30am. Places are limited, and bookings are required. Breakfast sessions can be booked within the conference registration portal.

FRIDAY

Essity & ALERT (FULL)

Title:Compression in Context: Deconstructing the Lymphoedema Patient Journey with the ALERT Team

Join members of the ALERT team as they walk you through the real-life journeys of two patients attending the ALERT clinic. Through these case studies, the session highlights how multidisciplinary collaboration shapes clinical assessment, management and compression prescription. Attendees will gain practical insights into collaborative care and build confidence in clinical decision-making related to surgical eligibility, referrals for lymphatic imaging and compression prescription.

Presenters:

  • Asha Heydon-White

  • Kim Toyer

  • A/Prof. Thomas Lam

  • Dr. Quan Ngo

  • Dr. Sitra Siri Pathamanathan

Haddenham Healthcare (FULL)

Title: LymphFlow Go: Advanced Compression, Anywhere

This session introduces a hassle-free and affordable pneumatic compression option designed for lymphoedema and vascular disease. Built as a compact, cord-free, all-in-one solution, LymphFlow Go offers treatment modes developed by clinical specialists to support effective oedema management. Attendees will gain an overview of its purpose, core functionality, and practical considerations for integrating this device into patient pathways.

Presenters:

  • Tamryn Riemann (Haddenham Healthcare Commercial Clinical Manager, Accredited Lymphoedema Therapist & Occupational Therapist)

  • Helen Smenda (Haddenham Healthcare Clinical Advisor, Accredited Lymphoedema Therapist & Registered Nurse)

  • Nicole Little (Haddenham, Healthcare Clinical Advisor, Accredited Lymphoedema Therapist & Occupational Therapist)

  • Shari Smith (Haddenham Healthcare Clinical Advisor, Accredited Lymphoedema Therapist & Occupational Therapist)

SATURDAY

Impedimed (FULL)

Title: Body composition monitoring and lymphedema management: moving beyond fluid measurement

Session Information: This session explores how comprehensive body composition assessment can transform lymphoedema management by moving beyond fluid-only measurement. Participants will learn the scientific principles of bioimpedance spectroscopy and how it relates to body composition while being able to explain the key elements of body composition such as fluid, fat mass and skeletal muscle mass and how they relate to clinical outcomes. The session will review how to integrate body composition monitoring into clinical practice to give deeper insights into overall health and support clinical decision making. Emerging and future research opportunities will also be highlighted.

Presenters:

  • AProf Leigh Ward BSc, PhD, FNSA, RNUTR

  • Dr Belinda Thompson, B.Ex&SportSc, M.ClinExPhys, PhD

  • Lori Lewis BaSc Phys, MRes

  • Richelle Gaw, PhD

OPC Health (FULL)

Title: LymphaTouch Masterclass

Discover practical ways to elevate your treatment outcomes using the LymphaTouch negative pressure device. This session will share hands-on tips, clever integration strategies, and real-world insights to help you confidently incorporate LymphaTouch into your daily workflow.

Presenters:

  • Presenters: Anna Vitala (recorded) & Helen Cameron

SUNDAY

Medi-Rent (FULL)

Title: From Challenge to Possibility: A New Solution for Head & Neck Lymphoedema

Sequential Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (SIPC) is widely used in lymphoedema management; however, clinicians have had limited options for treating the head and neck due to the absence of an appropriate garment. This workshop introduces Medi-Rent’s new head and neck garment, designed for use with the 4008 Bio Compression Pump, offering a much-needed therapeutic option for this complex region.

The session will provide a streamlined overview of Medi-Rent’s compression pump and garment range, followed by real-world case studies developed by practising therapists. Participants will engage in Q&A throughout and will have the opportunity to trial the new head and neck system, the 4008 pump, and some other exciting new product releases debuting at ALA Conference 2025.

 After this workshop, participants will:

  • Understand Medi-Rent’s compression pump portfolio and how it meets diverse patient needs.

  • Recognise the key differences between pump brands and models, and clinical factors in choosing each.

  • Know how to integrate SIPC therapy effectively within broader lymphoedema management plans.

  • Learn how to individualise pump settings for optimal treatment outcomes.

  • Gain general guidelines for applying SIPC in head and neck lymphoedema management.

Presenters:

  • Dr Jen Sanderson (Medi-Rent)