Livestream: Human Centred Care - Stop PI Day
| Date | 19 November 2026 12.30-1.30pm (AEDT) Zoom Livestream |
| Cost | Members: Free Non-members: $90 |

Join us for this special World Stop Pressure Injury Day webinar featuring Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM on Thursday 19 November, 12.30–1.30pm (AEDT), facilitated by Tracy Nowicki. This session will explore the power of patient-centred care through the unique perspective of a clinician with lived experience.
In recognition of the global effort to raise awareness of pressure injury prevention, this insightful livestream will explore the importance of person-centred care and the critical role healthcare professionals play in preventing pressure injuries and improving patient outcomes.
Facilitated by Tracy Nowicki, a Registered Nurse, Pressure Injury Prevention Educator and Guideline Author with more than 40 years of healthcare experience. Tracy has spent over 25 years specialising in equipment management, pressure injury prevention and bariatric care. She is a steering committee member for the Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Guidelines and has contributed to four editions of the International Pressure Injury Guidelines.
The session will feature Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM sharing his unique perspective on human-centred care and the management of pressure injuries. Drawing on his experiences as both a clinician and a person living with a spinal cord injury, Dr Palipana will explore the complexities of pressure injury prevention and management, highlighting why keeping the patient at the centre of care is essential to achieving better outcomes.
Following Dr Palipana's presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive live Q&A session. Bring your questions and take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage directly with Dr Palipana.

Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM
Dinesh Palipana OAM is a doctor, lawyer, disability advocate, researcher, and senior lecturer with expertise in spinal cord injury research. Following a spinal cord injury sustained during medical school, he became Queensland's first quadriplegic medical intern and now works in the emergency department at Gold Coast University Hospital.
Dinesh co-leads the BioSpine research team at Griffith University, serves as a doctor for the Gold Coast Titans physical disability rugby team, and has held advisory roles including with the Disability Royal Commission. He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2019 and was named Queensland Australian of the Year in 2021. His autobiography, Stronger, was published in 2022.
The Details:
- Certificates of attendance will be issued for those who attend, equivalent to 1 hour of CPD
- Registrations close on Wednesday 18 November at 5pm, unless sold out prior
For any enquiries, please contact us at events@woundsaustralia.org.
Thank you to our valued Gold Partner, Linet, for sponsoring this webinar.

