DELTA Occupational Therapy

15/09/2026

DONNING vs DOFFING: IT IS NOT JUST PUTTING IT ON AND TAKING IT OFF

We talk a lot about getting compression garments on, but
getting them off matters too.

DONNING = putting your compression garment on.
DOFFING = taking your compression garment off.

When donning, the goal isn't simply to pull the garment into place. It needs to be gently worked into position so the fabric sits smoothly and evenly across the limb.

Bunching, folds and wrinkles can create areas of concentrated pressure. For some people, even a small fold in the wrong place can cause discomfort or significant pain.

Doffing deserves just as much attention.

Repeatedly pulling, yanking or gripping the same section of a garment can place unnecessary stress on the fabric and may shorten the life of the garment. It can also make removal difficult and uncomfortable, particularly when swelling, tenderness, reduced hand strength or limited mobility are involved.

If getting your compression garment on or off has become painful, difficult or exhausting, don't simply assume that this is something you have to put up with.
There may be a better technique, a different garment, an aid that can help, or another solution that makes compression easier and more manageable.

Talk to your lymphoedema therapist about donning and doffing techniques and finding the right solution for you.

📩[email protected]
📞 0493 320 424
📍125 Boat Harbour Drive, Pialba

18/08/2026

DELTA Occupational Therapy has a new home!

We’re excited to announce that your dedicated lymphoedema treatment provider has moved to a new space at:

📍 125 Boat Harbour Drive, Pialba

Our new home gives us a dedicated space to continue providing personalised, evidence-based lymphoedema care in a welcoming and comfortable environment.

We’re so excited for this next chapter of DELTA Occupational Therapy! 💙

Email [email protected] or call us on 0493 320 424

08/08/2026

💜 Bundaberg Lymphoedema Support Group 💜

Living with lymphoedema can be challenging, but you don’t have to manage it alone.

The Bundaberg Lymphoedema Support Group has been supporting people living with lymphoedema for over 30 years, providing a welcoming space to share experiences, practical information and emotional support for managing this chronic condition.

🌿 When: 5 times a year — February, April, June, August & October
📍 Where: Catholic Care, 79 Woongarra Street, Bundaberg
🕤 Time: 9.30am – approximately 11.30am
☕ Morning tea provided
🚗 Off-street parking available
💜 No cost to attend

Whether you are newly diagnosed, have been living with lymphoedema for many years, or would simply like to connect with others who understand, you are very welcome to come along.

For more information:
Olga Beath – 0498 009 332
Diane Moller – 0402 669 303
📧 [email protected]

Please feel free to share this post with anyone who may benefit from connecting with the group. 💜

07/06/2026

Compression therapy doesn't look the way it used to.
When many people hear the words compression garments, they picture thick, beige stockings that are difficult to wear and even harder to put on.

The reality is very different.

Today's compression options are designed with comfort, function, and lifestyle in mind. From soft, seamless night-time garments that support swelling management while you sleep, to innovative textured compression systems that help soften fibrotic tissue, and stylish daytime garments available in a range of colours and patterns, there are now more choices than ever before.

For people living with lymphoedema, lipoedema or chronic oedema, compression remains one of the most effective tools available. The good news is that modern compression can be tailored to your needs, your body, and your daily routine.
Compression isn't one-size-fits-all.

At DELTA Occupational Therapy, we work with a variety of specialist suppliers and manufacturers to ensure that your solution is individually tailored to your clinical needs, lifestyle, comfort preferences, and goals. What works for one person may not work for another, which is why we take the time to assess, trial, and recommend the most appropriate options for you.

If you've tried compression in the past and found it uncomfortable, bulky, or unattractive, it may be time to revisit your options. Advances in garment design mean that effective swelling management no longer has to come at the expense of comfort or confidence.

The best compression garment is the one you'll actually wear.

Please contact us for more information:
[email protected] / 0493 320 424

05/06/2026

June is Lipoedema Awareness month. Kimberley Reilly is hosting a morning tea to create awareness in our local community.
Don’t forget to RSVP.

Don’t forget to RSVP by the 6th for the Lipoedema Awareness morning tea.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenyWmzNrVVzLXsnKACv2_FSnTBrYhaEiPIuH4MRJxoqKyMsQ/viewform?usp=header

04/06/2026

17/05/2026

Well done to Kimberley Reilly for stepping up and raising awareness about lipoedema in our community.
Please support her!

✨Lipoedema Awareness Morning Tea✨

13th June @ Hervey Bay RSL
10am
RSVP 6th June to 0400792969

Lipoedema Australia

🎀Lipoedema Awareness Month Raffle 🎀

Raffle tickets available Kimberley Reilly Massage

🎟️$2 a ticket
Or
🎟️$5 for 3 tickets

Amazing prizes to win including:

$50 voucher from Hair Harlem
2x $50 voucher from The Brave Hen
Lymphatic Massage from Kimberley Reilly
3 x self care packages

Lipoedema Australia

14/05/2026

Lymphoedema? How many lymphies Australia wide? Unknown! Medicare item number? What Medicare item number?

There is no dedicated Medicare item number for general lymphoedema. Just to touch on a on a couple of things, without an item number it means the Australian Federal Government has no real data captured on the prevalence and cost of lymphoedema in Australia. What can we all do about it?

Write to your MP.
https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/events/raising-awareness-campaign/mp-letters-/

Join LAA and be counted. We are lobbying for a Medicare item number.
https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/membership/become-a-member/

03/05/2026

ALA Day 4 – that’s a wrap ✨

As is often the case after a conference, I’m heading home with more questions than answers—and a growing list of things to do.

It’s been an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and build meaningful networks.

What I do know for sure - there is a passionate community of dedicated professionals committed to making a real difference in the world of lymphoedema and I am grateful to be a part of it.

02/05/2026

ALA Day 3 highlights 🌴

Today’s hot topics included
- Cellulitis and the significant cost of medical management vs compression/prevention.
- Lipoedema, with valuable insights into misconceptions, misdiagnosis, and why BMI is misleading.

I also had the opportunity to explore new technologies, including LymphaTouch and the lymph scanner—always exciting to see advancements in this space.