About LDAA
The Lyme Disease Association of Australia is a small yet powerful registered charity and Australia’s peak patient body. We are committed to achieving universal recognition and equitable treatment for Australian Lyme and associated disease patients.
Contact Us
We’re here to help. Connecting with people who understand Lyme disease is important. Simply complete our contact form and one of our helpful LDAA volunteers will get back to you as soon as possible.
Donate
Every dollar is a precious gift! Your contribution will assist us to advance Lyme awareness and advocacy. It will support and possibly save the lives of very sick Australians. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
“It is beyond ridiculous that you’re getting bull’s eye type rashes in Australia and they’re ignoring it…
I mean, that is medical abandonment.
From a human rights perspective that is absolutely not acceptable.”
Dr Richard Horowitz, LDAA Patron
Eminent Lyme expert, Author and Consultant
to the Australian Department of Health
Do I have Lyme? Symptom Checklist
Lyme disease manifests as a multi-systemic illness that can result in symptoms affecting random parts of the body including the muscles, joints, organs, brain, gastro-intestinal and neurological systems. Lyme disease is generally categorised into acute (early) and chronic (late) stages of disease, each with varying symptoms.
Blog: Saving My Son From Lyme Disease
In 2012 my life changed, I was unknowingly bitten by a tick. I quickly became unwell, and within a few short months I was unable to walk. Fast forward through countless specialists, rehabilitation appointments and years of questions, I was diagnosed with tick-borne illness.
Lyme-Ed: Courses for Patients & Practitioners
There is an overwhelming need for Lyme-literate practitioners in Australia, both medical and complementary. In response to this, LDAA has partnered with Dr Nicola Ducharme to make her online Lyme disease training, Lyme-Ed available to practitioners
Help to Access NDIS
Completing forms, understanding eligibility criteria, and gathering personal records for health-related applications can be difficult for those with chronic illness, especially Lyme and associated diseases. Check out our step-by-step videos or download the factsheet.
