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View another issueEnd-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
Thursday, 24 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 ...
Share your story to help spread awareness of chronic wounds
Thursday, 4 July 2024We know that wounds affect a range of people, of all ages and stages and from every walk of life. The most impactful way of educating Australia about the...
WPR Journal June edition out now
Wednesday, 3 July 2024This month’s Wound Practice and Research – the official Wounds Australia Journal – begins by remembering two pioneers of global wound...
Catch up on the member update: Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme awareness campaign
Wednesday, 29 May 2024Thanks to everyone who joined our Wounds Australia member update today to learn more about the consumer awareness campaign we’re running with funding...
Member update: Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme consumer awareness campaign
Wednesday, 8 May 2024Join our live online member update on Wednesday 29 May 2024, 1pm AEST, to find out more about an exciting campaign to better educate the general public...
Wounds Australia at EWMA 2024
Wednesday, 8 May 2024This month, our CEO Jeff Antcliff travelled to London to represent Wounds Australia at the European Wound Management Association Conference, and here he...
$1.5 million grant awarded to digital wound care initiative
Thursday, 2 May 2024Congratulations to Wounds Australia member and Sydney University and Sydney Local Health District Associate Professor Dr Michelle Barakat-Johnson for winning...
Wound Awareness Week is just around the corner… and we need YOU.
Wednesday, 24 April 2024Are you a clinician working with consumers living with wounds? Do you care for a relative or friend with a hard-to-heal wound, or have parents in aged...
Expert professional learning courtesy of Coloplast
Thursday, 18 April 2024Wounds Australia partner Coloplast is proud to present an unmissable professional learning event on Wednesday 24 April.
Join Wounds Australia Fellow...
Join Wounds Australia Fellow...
Vale Professor Gregory Schultz
Tuesday, 16 April 2024It is with profound sadness that Wounds Australia shares the news of the unexpected passing of Dr Gregory Schultz PhD on 12 April 2024.
Dr Schultz...
Dr Schultz...
Global 'A World Without Skin Tears' Day with Essity
Monday, 15 April 2024Thursday 18 April 2024 is the third annual Global ‘A World Without Skin Tears’ Day (WWSTD). An initiative of the International Skin Tear Advisory...
Professional learning update: March 2024
Saturday, 13 April 2024Our 2024 professional learning schedule, which got off to an incredible start with a hotly attended session on lower limb swelling in February, continued...
Meet our ACT Committee
Wednesday, 10 April 2024Wounds Australia’s excellent professional learning schedule is powered by state and territory committees made up of passionate, energetic members...
Conference abstract submission deadline extended
Tuesday, 2 April 2024Submissions have been extended for abstracts for the wound care event of the year: the Wounds Australia 2024 Conference.
We're looking for your...
We're looking for your...
Free webinar: expert learning with 3M Health Care Academy
Friday, 22 March 2024Wounds Australia corporate partner 3M presents a very special professional learning opportunity in April.
Hard-to-heal wounds: A toolkit for early...
Hard-to-heal wounds: A toolkit for early...
Wounds Australia awarded $2m awareness campaign grant
Monday, 18 March 2024Wounds Australia has been awarded a valuable Federal grant to run a long-term national wound awareness campaign.
Part of the Australian Government...
Part of the Australian Government...
DVA care program evaluation seeks healthcare professionals
Wednesday, 13 March 2024The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has commissioned an independent evaluation of the Coordinated Veterans’ Care (CVC) Program...
Wounds Conference registrations OPEN!
Tuesday, 27 February 2024Registrations for the wound care event of the year – the Wounds Australia 2024 Conference – opened today.
The highly anticipated biannual...
The highly anticipated biannual...
Crowds turn out for Wounds Australia professional learning
Monday, 26 February 2024Thanks to everyone – more than 330 people! – who joined us online on Thursday 29 February for our webinar with Dr Stephanie Lam.
In...
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Research grants applications open!
Friday, 23 February 2024Applications are open for 2024 Wounds Australia Research Grants.
We are proud to offer three grants - two worth $5000 and one worth...
We are proud to offer three grants - two worth $5000 and one worth...
Wounds Conference registrations countdown begins
Tuesday, 13 February 2024In just two weeks, registrations will open for the wound care industry event of the year: the Wounds Australia 2024 Conference.
This year's...
This year's...
Wounds Australia at the APP Conference 2024
Monday, 12 February 2024We're delighted to reveal that Wounds Australia will be co-presenting a fascinating workshop at the Pharmacy Guild's APP Conference 2024 in the...
Coloplast Case Report Challenge entries open
Sunday, 11 February 2024Entries to the Coloplast Case Report Challenge – a joint initiative with Wounds Australia – are now open.
The Challenge invites healthcare...
The Challenge invites healthcare...
Wound Awareness Week 2023 resources find a new home
Wednesday, 3 January 2024In September 2023, Wound Awareness Week saw thousands of people organise morning teas, read stories of real people living with a hard-to-heal wound or...
Wishing you a happy and safe festive season!
Friday, 22 December 2023The Wounds Australia office is now closed until 9am AEDT on Monday 8 January.
The team wishes you all a happy, safe and relaxing holiday and looks...
The team wishes you all a happy, safe and relaxing holiday and looks...
Aged care and education: critical issues in wound care - WPR Journal out now.
Thursday, 21 December 2023Hot off the presses: Wound Practice and Research Journal's December 2023!
Now completely open access, the official Wounds Australia journal...
Now completely open access, the official Wounds Australia journal...
PPPIA Panel Group EOI close 15 January
Thursday, 21 December 2023Calling all wound care experts! The NPIAP/EPUAP/PPPIA invites you to join their 2025 guideline development journey. Your expertise is crucial in forming...
Wounds Australia appoints new CEO
Wednesday, 13 December 2023Jeff Antcliff will join the organisation from the St Vincent de Paul Society in 2024.
Peak health body Wounds Australia has appointed Jeff Antcliff...
Peak health body Wounds Australia has appointed Jeff Antcliff...
Wounds Australia Committees Update
Thursday, 7 December 2023Over the years, so many Wounds Australia members have generously volunteered their time and expertise to helping us achieve our mission of improving wound...
2024 Conference: Welcome to Platinum Partner Mölnlycke
Thursday, 23 November 2023Planning for the Wounds Australia 2024 Conference in Gold Coast in October is progressing well, with exciting developments in programming, partnerships...
Literary Award winners announced
Wednesday, 22 November 2023Winners of the 2023 Wounds Australia Literary Awards have been announced in the latest edition of Wound Practice and Research (WPR) Journal.
The...
The...
Meet Associate Professor Christina Parker
Monday, 20 November 2023Wounds Australia represents some of the best wound care professionals, researchers and educators in the country and they generously share their insights...
Promote Pressure Injury Awareness on STOP PI Day 2023
Monday, 13 November 2023STOP PI Day on Thursday 16 November is a great opportunity to spotlight the global problem of pressure injury (PI). To mark the day, we’ve put together...