SA: My Wound As A Stage - Pressure Injuries
Date
18 November 2026 5:30-9:00pm
Location
Marion Hotel849 Marion Road
Mitchell Park SA 5043
Cost
Members: $29Non-members: $59
Students: $19
Join us on Wednesday 18 November from 5:30pm at the Marion Hotel for an evening of practical wound education focused on pressure injury staging, assessment, and management. Held in recognition of Worldwide STOP Pressure Injury Day on Thursday 19 November, this event will explore best-practice approaches to prevention, assessment, and treatment while highlighting the importance of reducing the impact of pressure injuries on patients and the healthcare system. Refresh your knowledge, build confidence in delivering evidence-based care, and connect with peers who share a commitment to improving patient outcomes.
What to Expect:
- Accurate pressure injury staging and classification including common staging challenges and clinical pitfalls
- Repositioning and pressure offloading issues and strategies
- Evidence-based prevention and management approaches
- The critical role of nutrition in pressure injury prevention and healing
Hear from Leading Experts:
- Associate Professor Sharon Latimer, internationally recognised for her research in pressure injury prevention, patient safety, and end-of-life wounds (Read bio)
- Damian Ley, Wound Care Nurse Specialist (Read bio)
- Rachel Aries, Nurse Practitioner Candidate
- Emily Eckert, Dietitian (Read bio)
- Scott King, Advanced Nursing Director
- Yolanda Schwarzer, Podiatrist
This event brings together some of South Australia's most skilled, passionate, and innovative clinicians to share contemporary evidence, emerging concepts, and practical strategies that can be applied across a range of healthcare settings. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts and strengthen your approach to pressure injury care.
Details:
- Entry into our Christmas raffle, with 3 prizes up for grabs, is included in your ticket!
- Certificates of attendance will be issued for those who attend, equivalent to 3 hours of CPD
- Annual Members Meeting will take place from 6.30-6.40pm
- Light supper (finger foods) and refreshments provided
Please feel free to download the promo flyer and share with your colleagues.
Thank you for your support and we hope to see you at this event.
Thank you to our event sponsors:
