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Exclusive advanced wound care workshop offers hands-on learning with leading experts
Thursday, 12 November 2026Bookings are open for an intensive, one-day clinical workshop in February offering health professionals a rare opportunity to develop advanced wound management...
Wounds Australia calls for pressure injury prevention to be reinstated in national hospital safety standards
Monday, 9 November 2026Wounds Australia is leading calls to protect patients from preventable harm, warning that proposed changes to Australia's national hospital safety standards...
Melbourne event highlights: Red Legs - Is it Cellulitis?
Wednesday, 4 November 2026More than 80 healthcare professionals gathered at Austin Health in Melbourne on Thursday 29 October for Red Legs: Is it Cellulitis?, a Wounds Australia...
From evidence to practice: the role of targeted nutrition in wound healing
Wednesday, 4 November 2026The role of nutrition in wound healing is receiving increasing attention in research and clinical practice, with growing recognition that nutritional care...
Stop Pressure Injury Day: evidence-based best practice in a series of events
Thursday, 29 October 2026Keeping people at the centre of care and putting evidence into practice are the focus of Wounds Australia events marking Stop Pressure Injury Day on Thursday...
SCR Group partnership to support First Nations wound care scholarship
Wednesday, 28 October 2026Wounds Australia is pleased to welcome SCR Group as a new Silver Partner, with the relationship set to support a First Nations wound care scholarship and...
medi Australia joins Wounds Australia as Gold Partner
Wednesday, 21 October 2026Wounds Australia is delighted to welcome medi Australia as its newest Gold Partner, strengthening an existing relationship with an organisation with longstanding...
Meet the new member: Anna West
Tuesday, 20 October 2026In our Meet the Member series, we talk to some of the hardworking healthcare professionals who are part of Wounds Australia.
Today, we're meeting...
Today, we're meeting...
Refer a friend and you could be heading to Helsinki
Monday, 19 October 2026Our long-awaited Refer a Friend promotion has arrived, giving Wounds Australia members the chance to win an unforgettable professional development experience...
BrightSky's BeBright conference brings practical clinical education to Brisbane
Monday, 19 October 2026Clinicians, nurses and allied health professionals are invited to Brisbane on Tuesday 27 October for a day of evidence-based learning, professional development...
The URGO Medical Breakfast Session from Wounds Conference 2026 is now available on DEMAND!
Friday, 16 October 2026We are excited to share that our Wounds Australia Breakfast Seminar with Special Guest Speaker Kara Couch is now available on demand on the Learn on the...
Event highlights: Better Together in Toowoomba
Thursday, 15 October 2026Healthcare professionals from across the region came together in Toowoomba on Saturday 3 October for Better Together: Multidisciplinary Collaboration in...
Diabetes SA joins Wounds Australia as new Affiliate
Thursday, 8 October 2026Wounds Australia is delighted to welcome Diabetes SA as its newest affiliate, bringing the diabetes and wound care communities closer together.
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Wound Awareness Week 2026 – what a week!
Monday, 5 October 2026Wound Awareness Week 2026 has wrapped – and what an extraordinary week it was.
Under this year's theme, SOS: Save Our Skin!,...
Under this year's theme, SOS: Save Our Skin!,...
New 2026 IAD Guidelines reinforce importance of prevention
Friday, 2 October 2026Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD) remains a significant challenge across healthcare settings, affecting patient comfort, skin integrity and quality...
Seven myths that could be putting your skin at risk
Thursday, 1 October 2026Thanks to today's Wound Awareness Week Partner Mölnlycke® for this article.
Healthy skin does more than cover our bodies –...
Healthy skin does more than cover our bodies –...
Be Wound Aware Education Series launched by A/Minister Rebecca White in Hobart
Thursday, 1 October 2026Thank you to Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Rebecca White MP for launching the Be Wound Aware Education Series in Hobart this week.
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Skin tears under the spotlight this Wound Awareness Week
Wednesday, 30 September 2026At a roundtable on Tuesday 29 September in Melbourne to mark Wound Awareness Week, Wounds Australia brought together more than 20 expert clinicians, researchers,...
September edition of Wound Practice and Research Journal out now!
Wednesday, 23 September 2026We welcome spring with our newest edition of the Wound Practice and Research Journal – the official journal of Wounds Australia.
This...
This...
What's on in Wound Awareness Week – and how you can get involved
Wednesday, 23 September 2026Wound Awareness Week 2026 (Monday 28 September to Sunday 4 October) will unite communities around Australia in shining a light on chronic wounds by sounding...
Wounds Australia Research Grant recipients announced at 2026 Conference
Monday, 21 September 2026Wounds Australia has announced University of Sydney Professor of Wound Care and Skin Integrity Professor Michelle Barakat-Johnson and Canberra Hospital...
Celebrate Wound Awareness Week with Solventum
Thursday, 17 September 2026Healthy skin is the first line of defence against wounds. Protecting and maintaining skin integrity is essential to reducing the risk of skin breakdown,...
Strengthening networks, navigating new frontiers: Wounds Australia 2026 Conference wraps up in Adelaide
Thursday, 10 September 2026The Wounds Australia 2026 Conference brought almost 1000 members of the wound care community together in Adelaide, 23-26 August, for four energising days...
Partnership protects foot health in Central Australia
Tuesday, 8 September 2026A collaboration between Wounds Australia, Savers Australia, Galaxy Enterprises and Textiles, and the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress ('Congress')...
Shine a light on a silent hero in pressure injury prevention
Tuesday, 8 September 2026Some of the most important work in pressure injury prevention is the work that means something doesn't happen – a wound doesn't develop, an infection...
Wounds Australia Life Member Professor Fiona Wood awarded prestigious Royal Medal
Thursday, 3 September 2026Wounds Australia Ambassador and Life Member Professor Fiona Wood AO has received one of the world's most prestigious scientific honours, the Royal Society's...
Save Our Skin: Looking beyond wound healing with Mölnlycke
Friday, 28 August 2026Today's story for health professionals is brought to you by Mölnlycke, Wounds Australia Platinum Partner and sponsor of Thursday 1 October during...
Charity Partner of the Year Award presented to Savers
Thursday, 27 August 2026Savers Australia was presented with the inaugural Charity Partner of the Year Award at the Wounds Australia 2026 Conference in Adelaide this week.
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Recognising a valued industry partner at the Wounds Australia 2026 Conference
Thursday, 27 August 2026Wounds Australia has recognised Platinum Partner Mölnlycke for its outstanding support of the organisation and Australia's wound care community....
Announcing our new Life Member: Professor Christina Parker
Wednesday, 26 August 2026Wounds Australia has welcomed Professor Christina Parker as its newest Life Member, recognising an outstanding career spanning wound care research, education,...
Free Wound Awareness Week Lunch Bytes open for registration soon!
Wednesday, 26 August 2026Registrations open on Monday 31 August for Wounds Australia's Wound Awareness Week Lunch Bytes – five days of free, bite-sized professional development...
Free CWCS training: build your knowledge and earn CPD
Tuesday, 25 August 2026Healthcare professionals working with people living with chronic wounds are encouraged to take advantage of free online Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme...
Nursing Centred Care Australia joins Wounds Australia as Clinical Partner
Monday, 24 August 2026Wounds Australia is pleased to welcome Nursing Centred Care Australia (NCCA) as its newest Clinical Partner, strengthening our network of healthcare organisations...
Lunch Bytes: Self-care doesn't mean without care
Thursday, 20 August 2026What does good patient self-care look like – and how can clinicians empower people to participate in their wound care without leaving them to manage...
The Conference countdown is on...
Wednesday, 12 August 2026The Wounds Australia Conference 2026 is almost here, bringing the wound care community together in Adelaide from 23–26 August for four days of learning,...
Convatec strengthens commitment as Wounds Australia Gold Partner
Tuesday, 11 August 2026Wounds Australia is pleased to announce that Convatec has become a Gold Partner, reinforcing a shared focus on advancing wound care through clinical innovation,...
Divine Nursing Services joins Wounds Australia as Clinical Partner
Monday, 10 August 2026Wounds Australia is pleased to welcome Adelaide-based Divine Nursing Services as our newest Clinical Partner, strengthening our network of organisations...
Wounds Australia supports national call to Make Pain Count
Wednesday, 29 July 2026Wounds Australia is supporting the Make Pain Count campaign, joining fellow National Pain Alliance member Chronic Pain Australia in calling for chronic...
Meet the new member: Alison Dumesny
Tuesday, 28 July 2026In our Meet the Member series, we talk to some of the hardworking healthcare professionals who are part of Wounds Australia and today, we are meeting new...
Be Wound Aware: Measuring the impact of a national consumer education campaign
Monday, 27 July 2026Be Wound Aware has reached millions of Australians since launching in 2024, helping them better understand wound prevention, recognise the warning signs...
Get ready for Wound Awareness Week 2026
Friday, 24 July 2026Wound Awareness Week returns from 28 September to 4 October 2026, and here are a few highlights you won't want to miss.
The popular Lunch Bytes...
The popular Lunch Bytes...
Enhancing accessibility with new Recite Me assistive toolbar features
Thursday, 23 July 2026Visitors to the Wounds Australia and Be Wound Aware websites can now enjoy an even more personalised browsing experience, thanks to a new feature automatically...
Wounds Australia members join international EWMA surgical complications project
Wednesday, 15 July 2026Wounds Australia is pleased to congratulate members Professor Philip Russo and Dr Hailey Donnelly, who have been appointed to represent Wounds Australia...
LINET supports regional clinicians with Wounds Australia memberships
Tuesday, 14 July 2026Wounds Australia is proud to recognise LINET for its generous support of clinicians working outside metropolitan areas.
As part of its Gold...
As part of its Gold...
Wounds Australia welcomes Heal-Med Solutions as a Silver Partner
Monday, 13 July 2026Wounds Australia is pleased to welcome its newest Silver Partner Heal-Med Solutions, an organisation bringing a fresh approach to advanced wound care backed...
June competition winner announced
Monday, 6 July 2026The winner of the Wounds Australia Conference June promotion is Mrs Kara Wilson, who receives a $200 Best Restaurants gift voucher.
Mrs Wilson...
Mrs Wilson...
First Nations Advisory Committee members announced
Thursday, 2 July 2026Wounds Australia is pleased to announce the membership of its First Nations Advisory Committee (FNAC), reinforcing the organisation's commitment to strengthening...
Event update: Vic Foundations in Wound Hygiene and Peri-Wound Care
Wednesday, 1 July 2026More than 40 clinicians and industry representatives came together in Melbourne on 19 June for Wounds Australia's Foundations in Wound Hygiene and Peri-Wound...
Partner program announced for the Wounds Australia 2026 Conference
Wednesday, 1 July 2026Now there are even more opportunities to upskill at the Wounds Australia 2026 Conference in Adelaide this August, thanks to our generous Conference Partners....
Practice Nurse Awards celebrate excellence in wound care
Tuesday, 30 June 2026The inaugural Team Medical Practice Nurse Awards have been announced, recognising outstanding clinicians dedicated to improving wound care outcomes for...
Simplify wound care with Coloplast's Wound Type Specific Pathways
Monday, 29 June 2026Managing wounds is complex as every patient and wound is unique. To simplify care, Coloplast has partnered with global and local experts to create clear,...