09/06/2026
June is Lipoedema Awareness Month
Lipoedema is a chronic and often misunderstood condition that primarily affects women. It causes an abnormal build-up of fatty tissue, most commonly in the legs, hips, buttocks, and sometimes the arms. Many people living with lipoedema experience pain, tenderness, easy bruising, swelling, and a feeling of heaviness that can significantly impact daily life.
Unfortunately, lipoedema is frequently mistaken for obesity or lymphoedema, resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment. Increased awareness is essential to help individuals access appropriate support and management strategies sooner. However, it is possible for lipoedema to progress to secondary lymphoedema, since the fatty deposits can impact on the ability for lymph fluid to be transported.
As a dedicated lymphoedema therapist, Jacqueline Bate is committed to raising awareness, supporting those affected, and advocating for improved recognition of this condition.
If you have concerns about persistent swelling, pain, or changes in your limbs that don't seem to respond to diet and exercise, you should book in with your local ALA-accredited Lymphoedema therapist (https://www.lymphoedema.org.au/accreditation-nlpr/find-a-practitioner/)
