OK I just read post from where I had put the LINK today.... you can claim the garments through various government departments depending on state. 

NSW is ENABLE  I will find the links and get it up here ....http://www.lymphoedema.org.au/about-lymphoedema/compression-garment-schemes/

Compression Garment Schemes

 

State		Garment Subsidy		Eligibility		Subsidy		Limit		Prescriber Guidelines
ACT		ACTES (ACT Equipment Scheme)		1) Lymphoedema diagnosis 2) Means test - Commonwealth pension and/or health care card holder		100%		Two sets of Compression garments every six months		Public or private lymphoedema trained health professional
NSW		EnableNSW		1) Lymphoedema diagnosis 2) Centrelink, or full pension holders eligible 3) Means tested for those in receipt of an income with some co-contribution for those on a low income		100% $100 Co-payment required annually		Two sets of compression garments every six months.		Lymphoedema therapist registered with the Australasian Lymphology Association - National Lymphoedema Practitioners Register – Level 1 (or eligible for registration)
VIC		Lymphoedema compression garment program (LCGP)		1) Lymphoedema diagnosis 2) Centrelink, Pension or healthcare card holders eligible		40-60% of cost of garment		Limit of 6 garments per year		Lymphoedema therapist registered with the Australasian Lymphology Association – National Lymphoedema Practitioners Register – level 1 (or eligible for registration)
QLD		Compression garments for adults with malignancy related lymphoedema		1) Scheme available for those with cancer-related lymphoedema  2) Aged over 16 years 3) Pension or healthcare card holders eligible		100%		Provision based on clinical need as determined by treating therapist		Lymphoedema therapist registered with the Australasian Lymphology Association – National Lymphoedema Practitioners Register – level 1 (or eligible for registration)
TAS		CES (Community Equipment Scheme)		1) Lymphoedema diagnosis 2) Centrelink, Pension or healthcare card holders eligible		100% $50 co-payment required annually		Limit of 2 sets of garments per 6 month period		Public or private lymphoedema trained health professional
WA		CAEP (Community Aids and Equipment Programme)		Centrelink, Pension, healthcare card, or Commonwealth seniors healthcare card holders eligible		Contact the WA Disability Services Commission for this information		Limit of 2 sets of garments annually		Public lymphoedema trained health professional
NT		Lymphoedema Compression Garment Subsidy (accessed through the Occupational Therapy Department, Royal Darwin Hospital) (08) 8922 8888		Lymphoedema diagnosis		100%		Limit of 2 sets of garments per 6 month period		Public or private lymphoedema trained health professional
SA		None
National		DVA (Department of Veterans Affairs)		1) DVA gold card holder 2) Lymphoedema diagnosis 3) GP referral to lymphoedema trained health professional		100%		Provision based on clinical need as determined by treating therapist		Lymphoedema therapist registered with the Australasian Lymphology Association – National Lymphoedema Practitioners Register – level 1 (or eligible for registration)

 

Information provided in this table has been simplified, please refer to the relevant websites for full details and eligibility requirements.