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View another issuePressure Injury Guideline launch: recordings now available
Tuesday, 1 April 2025We're pleased to share TEN new professional learning videos exclusively available to Wounds Australia members – completely free as a benefit of...
Meet Team Medical: our newest Gold Partner!
Tuesday, 1 April 2025This month, Team Medical – one of Australia's most trusted providers of medical supplies to the primary healthcare market – joined Wounds...
A World Without Skin Tears Day: special event
Thursday, 27 March 2025Global 'A World Without Skin Tears Day' is just around the corner and there's a very special learning session coming up to mark the day!
On...
On...
Out now: Wound Practice and Research Journal latest edition
Wednesday, 26 March 2025The newest edition of Wound Practice and Research Journal is now available, featuring the latest research, case studies, and expert analysis on wound management....
Prescription cost cap announced
Friday, 21 March 2025The Federal Government this week announced a cap on the price of drugs listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
The commitment has...
The commitment has...
Wounds Australia and Flavour Creations announce partnership
Wednesday, 19 March 2025Wounds Australia is pleased to announce a new partnership with Flavour Creations, a leader in dysphagia management and targeted nutrition. This exciting...
Exclusive member briefing: what do Australians know about wounds?
Tuesday, 18 March 2025Wounds Australia invites its members to an exclusive briefing on the results of an Australian-first survey of consumer attitudes to, and perceptions of,...
Consumables Scheme training launches
Monday, 17 March 2025Training for health professionals that is essential to accessing the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) launches on 20 March.
The training...
The training...
Wounds Australia and Charitable Reuse Australia launch new partnership
Tuesday, 11 March 2025Wounds Australia is excited to announce a partnership with Charitable Reuse Australia, the nation's...
May ALA Conference registration special
Wednesday, 5 March 2025As a valued affiliate of Wounds Australia, the Australasian Lymphology Association invites our members to join them at their 2025 Symposium in Fremantle,...
AWTRS and Wounds Australia announce new partnership
Wednesday, 5 March 2025Wounds Australia is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Australasian Wound and Tissue Repair Society ...
International Guideline launch in Sydney
Wednesday, 5 March 2025Wounds Australia was pleased to host the launch of the Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline: the International...
Wounds Australia welcomes Linet as a Gold Corporate Member
Tuesday, 25 February 2025Wounds Australia is proud to announce Linet as its newest Gold Corporate Member. A global leader in...
Wounds Australia's new partnership with Savers® Australia
Thursday, 6 February 2025A new collaboration with leading thrift retailer Savers® will help us reach even...
Pharmacy 777 joins Wounds Australia
Tuesday, 4 February 2025Wounds Australia is proud to welcome Pharmacy 777 as its newest Gold Corporate Member.
More than 450,000 Australians live with a chronic wound...
More than 450,000 Australians live with a chronic wound...
Wound Awareness Week theme reveal - Be Wound Aware: Wounds Affect EVERY Body
Tuesday, 4 February 2025Every Wound Awareness Week is a chance to spotlight the hidden epidemic affecting more than...
Pressure injury guideline global launch in Sydney
Friday, 31 January 2025The highly anticipated update to the gold standard guide to pressure injury prevention and management will be published in February, and Wounds Australia...
Welcome to our newest Corporate Member Priceline Pharmacy
Thursday, 23 January 2025Wounds Australia is delighted to welcome leading chain Priceline Pharmacy as a Gold Corporate Member.
It is the first major pharmacy group...
It is the first major pharmacy group...
ANZBA and Wounds Australia collaboration announced
Tuesday, 7 January 2025We are delighted to share that a partnership with the Australian and New Zealand Burn Association...
Meet the Board Director: Peta Tehan
Wednesday, 18 December 2024Today we meet the final of our newest Board appointments: Dr Peta Tehan, Joint Editor of Wound Practice and Research Journal...
Wounds Australia committee appointments
Wednesday, 18 December 2024We're pleased to share that our Board recently approved several appointments to key Wounds Australia committees.
Wounds...
Wounds...
Be Wound Aware campaign update
Tuesday, 17 December 2024In early 2024 Wounds Australia received a grant under the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) to raise awareness of chronic wounds among consumers....
EWMA and Wounds Australia sign collaboration agreement
Tuesday, 17 December 2024Wounds Australia has had a long and successful association with the European Wound Management Association (EWMA). This week, our partnership was formalised...
Exciting events in 2025
Tuesday, 17 December 2024Is 'more professional development' one of your New Year's resolutions? Get learning with Wounds Australia!
Where else could you upskill in...
Where else could you upskill in...
Australasian Lymphology Association affiliation announced
Monday, 16 December 2024Wounds Australia is excited to announce the finalisation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Australasian Lymphology Association...
Wounds Australia member and volunteer wins APNA Nurse of the Year Award
Tuesday, 10 December 2024Wounds Australia congratulates CEAP Chair and Clinical Nurse Specialist Melissa Freeman on being given the Australian Primary Nurses Association's 2024...
Clinical Training Partner sought for NT events: EOIs open
Thursday, 5 December 2024Expressions of interest in partnering with Wounds Australia to present professional learning in the Northern Territory are now open.
Wounds...
Wounds...
New Wound Practice and Research Journal online!
Thursday, 5 December 2024Looking for an informative, educational and fascinating read over the holiday season? Look no further!
Wound Practice and Research Journal's...
Wound Practice and Research Journal's...
A new patient-centric way to learn about compression therapy
Thursday, 5 December 2024Wounds Australia Silver Partner Solventum has launched Portrait of a Patient™, a free and interactive platform designed to empower healing through...
Gift in Will program update
Wednesday, 4 December 2024We are delighted to share that Wounds Australia has received its first bequests under our recently launched Gift in Will program.
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Welcoming Michael West to the Wounds Australia Board
Wednesday, 4 December 2024Today we continue our series of introductions to new Wounds Australia Board Directors and meet Michael West, who shares with us his passion for the fast...
Meet Board Director Krysti-Lee Patterson
Tuesday, 3 December 2024The Wounds Australia Board is made up of volunteers who are highly respected professionals in their fields. In 2024, we welcome three new Directors to...
End-of-year dinner at Melbourne Zoo
Thursday, 21 November 2024A big thank you to all who joined our Victorian end-of-year dinner at the Melbourne Zoo on 14 November, sponsored by our friends at Solventum.
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STOP PI Day: education, research and best practice guides
Friday, 15 November 2024International Stop Pressure Injury Day (21 November) is just around the corner and we have lots of ways to help you mark the day. Spread awareness and...
Clinical Corporate Partnerships announced
Thursday, 7 November 2024Wounds Australia is pleased to share a new partnership opportunity that better supports clinical members.
Following consultations with Wounds...
Following consultations with Wounds...
New member gift bag giveaway
Thursday, 7 November 2024We're giving away these adorable little bags – pictured and containing products worth $50 – to new Wounds Australia members.
The...
The...
Wounds Australia Board updates
Thursday, 24 October 2024At a meeting of the Wounds Australia Board on 23 October 2024, the following changes were made to its composition.
Associate Professor Christina...
Associate Professor Christina...
And that's a wrap on Wounds Conference 2024
Wednesday, 23 October 2024Thanks to every presenter, delegate, sponsor and exhibitor, and volunteer who helped make the event such a huge success. If you couldn't join us, we hope...
Wounds Australia farewells Board Chair
Wednesday, 23 October 2024Simon DePaoli (pictured, left, with Life Member Dr Pat Aldons on the Gold Coast, October 2024) exits the Board "with great pride, and some sadness" as...
Newest Wounds Australia Life Member announced
Wednesday, 23 October 2024Congratulations to Dr Pat Aldons of the Prince Charles Hospital Brisbane.
The winner of the Wounds Australia Life Member Award was announced...
The winner of the Wounds Australia Life Member Award was announced...
Gift in will program launches
Monday, 7 October 2024A new Wounds Australia initiative offers free wills – and your chance to contribute to the future of Australian wound care research.
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Research Committee EOIs open
Tuesday, 1 October 2024Expressions of Interest in joining the Wounds Australia Research Committee are now open to our members.
This is your opportunity to apply your...
This is your opportunity to apply your...
Wounds Australia and ISTAP join forces in fight against skin tears
Friday, 27 September 2024We are delighted to announce an ongoing collaboration with the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) following the signing of a new memorandum...
CEAP members announced
Thursday, 26 September 2024Wounds Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of the Clinical Expert Advisory Panel, one of the two groups advising our Federally-funded public...
And that's a wrap! Wound Awareness Week draws to a close.
Thursday, 12 September 2024A huge thank you to everyone who supported Wound Awareness Week 2024. Whether you hosted a morning tea, took to social media, watched and shared our videos...
5 Point Plan to Solve Australia's Chronic Wound Epidemic published TODAY
Tuesday, 3 September 2024A vital blueprint for improving wound care for 450,000 Australians living with chronic wounds was launched today in Canberra.
Professor Fiona...
Professor Fiona...
Melissa Freeman RN appointed Chair of awareness campaign clinical advisory panel
Wednesday, 28 August 2024Wounds Australia is happy to announce that Melissa Freeman RN has been appointed as Chair of our wound awareness campaign's Clinical Expert Advisory Panel...
Meet the Member: Lara Gliana, Fullife Pharmacy
Tuesday, 6 August 2024Wounds Australia members are passionate professionals on a mission to improve healthcare in their communities and each month in the Wounds Australia news...
EOIs invited for Wound Awareness Campaign advisory groups
Thursday, 18 July 2024As part of the delivery of a national consumer awareness campaign, Wounds Australia is forming two advisory groups:
the Consumer...
the Consumer...
Coloplast Case Report Challenge winners announced
Monday, 15 July 2024Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Coloplast Case Report Challenge, who were announced this week.
The Challenge invited healthcare professionals...
The Challenge invited healthcare professionals...
Wounds Australia appointments
Friday, 5 July 2024Wounds Australia is pleased to announce two recent member appointments.
Associate Professor Christina Parker ...
Associate Professor Christina Parker ...