Dr Louise Koelmeyer is the Director of the Australian Lymphoedema Education, Research and Treatment (ALERT) program at Macquarie University and is involved in strategically managing and developing the education, research and treatment arms of the innovative and internationally recognised “Centre of Excellence” multidisciplinary program. Louise is a lymphoedema therapist (Occupational therapist), educator and researcher with over 30 years of experience in both public and private settings specialising in breast cancer rehabilitation and lymphoedema management. Her area of interest is on the prospective surveillance and early intervention model of care for the early detection and management of lymphoedema as well as innovative advances in conservative and surgical management.