Training for health professionals that is essential to accessing the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) launches on 20 March. 

The training created by Monash University consists of a series of modules each designed for a specific type of health professional: registered nurses, nurse practitioners, podiatrists, medical practitioners in primary care, and Aboriginal Health Practitioners. 

The modules teach evidence-based best practice in wound care and will equip clinicians with the skills to effectively manage chronic wounds and utilise the CWCS ordering portal. 

Free online learning

Each free, one-hour online training module covers key topics such as wound assessment, wound management and the use of the consumables ordering portal. The training modules have been tailored to suit each professional group, and were developed in collaboration with leading academics and clinical experts. 

By completing the relevant module, a clinician will be able to: 

• Assess individuals with chronic wounds, including identifying and describing key wound characteristics 
• Manage individuals with chronic wounds, including identifying and selecting the appropriate wound consumables 
• Effectively utilise the Australian consumable ordering portal. 

Upon successful completion of the training, you will receive a certificate that can be used towards your continuing professional development (CPD). 

Access the training

Find more and a registration link in the Wound Education and Training Directory. 

To learn more about the CWCS, visit the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care website. 

Wounds Australia's Be Wound Aware campaign

As Australia's sole national peak body for chronic wounds, we were pleased to receive funding to run a crucial awareness campaign designed to educate the general public about wound prevention and care. Read more about that campaign. 

In 2025, our annual Wound Awareness Week (1-7 September) will play a key part in this awareness campaign, and we are delighted to reveal this year's theme – BE WOUND AWARE: Wounds Affect EVERY Body. Read more.