Lyme Disease Association of Australia

Prevention. Innovation. Recovery.

Our Mission

The Lyme Disease Association of Australia is a small yet powerful registered charity and Australia’s peak patient body. We are committed to achieving multi-sector recognition and world’s best practice diagnosis and treatment for Australian Lyme and associated disease patients in Australia. The Association undertakes activities in six key areas: information, support, advocacy, education, awareness and research.

 Our Aims

• Advocate for individuals and families living with Australian Lyme and associated diseases with governments, doctors, and local communities;

• Facilitate world’s best practice patient care and support;

• Represent the perspective, lived experience and interests of the Australian patient community;

• Act as a conduit between international developments, research, treatments and other Lyme communities;

• Fundraise to facilitate improvements for people living with Australian Lyme and associated diseases by supporting the education of doctors and other health professionals;

• Fundraise to support research and innovation in epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of Australian Lyme and associated diseases; and

• Educate the public and medical sector about the risks of Lyme disease and the need for early diagnosis and treatment (early detection makes this an easily treatable disease).