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View another issueMeet 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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In...
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...