14/01/2026
BEAT THE SWELL
In this interview with 9News aired on 14 January, Rockhampton-based lymphoedema expert Stacey Bradshaw and patient David Vickers explore lower limb swelling, and the challenges of finding appropriate help - especially in regional Australia.
Too many Australians think leg, ankle and foot swelling is 'normal', especially in summer, and just something that has to be lived with. At Wounds Australia, we say it doesn't have to be this way! In February 2026, we're launching National Beat the Swell Day, putting lower limb swelling under the spotlight and teaching the nation when and where to seek the essential help they need to prevent the problem from becoming chronic.
If you're a consumer worried about lower limb swelling, you'll find resources and sources of support on our website. And clinicians can enjoy a range of professional development, including events around the country, on Thursday 19 February and beyond. Find it all at woundaware.org
Thank you to 9News for covering this important story.
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In this interview with 9News aired on 14 January, Rockhampton-based lymphoedema expert Stacey Bradshaw and patient David Vickers explore lower limb swelling, and…