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Wounds Australia continues advocacy efforts in Canberra
Thursday, 12 March 2026Wounds Australia continues to advocate for stronger national recognition and action on chronic wounds, with CEO Jeff Antcliff recently visiting Parliament...
Wounds Australia welcomes new Silver Partner HECSA
Wednesday, 11 March 2026Wounds Australia is delighted to welcome new Silver Partner Health Equipment and Consumable Supplies Australia (HECSA), a Queensland-based medical equipment...
Wounds Australia supports QUT student award for excellence in skin integrity
Tuesday, 10 March 2026Wounds Australia congratulates Oyemwensokun Omo-Omoregie on receiving the Mölnlycke Prize for Excellence in Skin Integrity at the Queensland University...
An update from Chair Kerry May on the Wounds Australia Board in-person meeting
Wednesday, 4 March 2026At Wounds Australia, we believe strong governance begins with reflection, particularly as our organisation continues to grow and evolve. At our annual...
A look back at National Beat the Swell Day 2026
Thursday, 26 February 2026Thanks to everyone who attended a Beat the Swell event around the nation last week. It's our national initiative to spotlight the causes and consequences...
EOI now open for Chair of the new First Nations Advisory Committee
Wednesday, 25 February 2026The Wounds Australia Board is now accepting nominations for the Chair of the upcoming First Nations Advisory Committee (FNAC). The Chair will be selected...
SIGVARIS GROUP joins Wounds Australia as Silver Partner
Tuesday, 24 February 2026Wounds Australia welcomes a new Silver Partner - medical compression garment manufacturer SIGVARIS GROUP. The partnership will focus on enhancing education,...
Leg Swelling & Hidden Health Risks podcast interview
Monday, 23 February 2026As part of the Beat the Swell campaign which culminated in a nationwide education day on 19 February, Wounds Australia CEO Jeff Antcliff sits down with...
New summit equips clinicians to lead, influence and drive change
Wednesday, 11 February 2026Breaking news from our Platinum Partner Essity: their first Emerging Leaders Summit takes place in Melbourne this month, supported by Wounds Australia....
BeBright Conference 2026: practical education from our Gold Partner BrightSky
Monday, 9 February 2026BrightSky Australia are hosting the BeBright Conference 2026 in Sydney next month, a half-day education event designed for clinicians, nurses and allied...
Introducing the Wounds Australia Conference Incubator Grant
Monday, 9 February 2026Wounds Australia is pleased to introduce a new Incubator Grant at this year's Wounds Australia Conference in Adelaide this August.
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Lightly Medical becomes a Wounds Australia Partner
Thursday, 5 February 2026Wounds Australia is pleased to announce a new Silver Partnership with Lightly Medical, a growing Australian healthcare distributor dedicated to connecting...
Conference abstracts submission deadline extended
Thursday, 29 January 2026If you have been thinking of submitting an abstract for the Wounds Australia 2026 Conference, we have good news for you. The abstract submission deadline...
How and where to seek help with lower limb swelling: radio interview
Wednesday, 28 January 2026Swelling in legs is not normal and it shouldn't be ignored, according to Wounds Australia CEO Jeff Antcliff, in a recent interview with ABC Radio.
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Beat the Swell: join a Watch Party near you, courtesy of Essity
Wednesday, 28 January 2026Just announced: exclusive VIP Beat the Swell Watch Parties in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane!
Our flagship, in-person professional learning event in Melbourne...
Our flagship, in-person professional learning event in Melbourne...
Wounds Australia opportunities closing soon
Thursday, 22 January 2026There are many benefits to being a member of the national peak body for wound care, Wounds Australia. Here are just a few of the great opportunities closing...
Wounds Australia welcomes GAMA Healthcare as Silver Partner
Monday, 19 January 2026Wounds Australia is pleased to announce GAMA Healthcare as a new Silver Partner, marking a shared commitment to advancing quality wound care across Australia....
Wounds Australia enhances accessibility with Recite Me tool
Friday, 16 January 2026We are pleased to announce the launch of the Recite Me accessibility toolbar on our websites: woundsaustralia.org, woundaware.org and bewoundaware.org....
Our national Beat the Swell campaign makes headlines
Thursday, 15 January 2026Thanks to Nine News for covering this important story on lower limb swelling, a condition with varied causes – and potentially serious consequences....
A new, first-of-its-kind standard for pharmacist-led acute wound care in Australia
Wednesday, 14 January 2026Thanks to our Platinum Partner Smith+Nephew for this story on Australia's first Best Practice Statement (BPS) on the role of community pharmacy in acute...
Registrations open today for Wounds Conference 2026
Friday, 9 January 2026Early bird pricing ends 27 March so enjoy discounts by booking today.
National invited speakers have been announced as registrations open for...
National invited speakers have been announced as registrations open for...
Dates for your diary 2026
Thursday, 1 January 2026As a busy clinician, we know you have a lot to keep track of, so we've pulled together some key dates you won't want to miss in 2026. We have included...
Wounds Australia in 2025: the Year in Review
Wednesday, 17 December 2025As we prepare to farewell another year, we look back at the past 12 months at Wounds Australia and share a few highlights we're especially proud of.
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Wounds Conference registrations open in January
Wednesday, 17 December 2025It's the biggest event in the national wound care calendar… and we're delighted to announce that registrations open on 9 January!
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Memorial scholarship and research grant applications now open
Monday, 15 December 2025Wounds Australia is now accepting applications for two biennial funding opportunities: Research Grants, and Memorial Scholarship.
Grants and...
Grants and...
December edition of Wound Practice and Research Journal now available!
Thursday, 11 December 2025Summer is here and so is the December edition of Wound Practice and Research Journal! This edition explores key topics such as virtual wound care services...
Read the Wounds Australia Pre-Budget Submission 2026-27
Wednesday, 10 December 2025As your national peak body, we continue to advocate for Australians living with chronic wounds and those who care for them. Our Pre-Budget Submission outlines...
New expert resource for pharmacists is an Australian first
Wednesday, 10 December 2025Thanks to our Platinum Partner Smith+Nephew for sharing Australia's first Best Practice Statement (BPS) on the role of community pharmacy in acute wound...
Educating clinicians nationwide: Wounds Australia events in 2025
Thursday, 4 December 2025Education through professional learning makes up a large part of what we do here at Wounds Australia. From July to November, expert presenters shared their...
Pressure Injury Committee EOIs open now
Thursday, 4 December 2025Expressions of Interest in joining the Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance (PPPIA) Committee are now open to Wounds Australia members.
The...
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Announcing the new National Beat the Swell Day!
Wednesday, 3 December 2025Summer is finally here but beach days, swimming pools and backyard cricket may feel out of reach for thousands of Australians living with lower limb swelling....
Life Membership Award nominations open
Tuesday, 2 December 2025Many Wounds Australia members have made outstanding contributions to the organisation and to the wound care world over the years, and Life Membership recognises...
Clinicians: share these incredible free resources with your patients
Friday, 28 November 2025Are you looking for ways to improve your patient's health literacy, educate them on wound prevention and management, and keep them engaged them in their...
Meet the member: Cindy Williams
Tuesday, 18 November 2025In our Meet the Member series, we profile Wounds Australia Members making a difference in our community and theirs. Today, we meet Wounds Australia member...
The power of evidence: why proven therapies matter in pressure injury prevention
Tuesday, 18 November 2025Pressure injuries continue to represent a major challenge across healthcare settings worldwide, impacting patient outcomes, length of hospital stay and...
Wounds Australia AGM 2025 update
Monday, 17 November 2025At the Wounds Australia 2025 Annual General Meeting last week, Board Directors Professor Fiona Wood AO and Dr Peta Tehan were reconfirmed by members. ...
Keynotes announced: Wounds Australia 2026 Conference
Friday, 7 November 2025We're delighted to reveal the International Keynote Speakers headlining the Wounds Australia 2026 Conference in Adelaide in August.
Each is...
Each is...
Welcome to Silver Partner Mole Digital
Wednesday, 5 November 2025Wounds Australia is pleased to announce a new partnership with Mole Digital. The boutique digital agency has joined us as a Silver Partner and we are pleased...
Be Wound Aware consumer campaign update
Wednesday, 5 November 2025It's time for another update on Wounds Australia's Be Wound Aware campaign – our national initiative educating Australians on the prevention, management...
Haddenham Health joins Wounds Australia as Silver Partner
Wednesday, 5 November 2025Haddenham Health, a trusted provider of compression and lymphoedema solutions in Australia since 2007, joins Wounds Australia as its newest Silver Partner....
Conference Report: DFCon 2025
Friday, 31 October 2025Wounds Australia CEO Jeff Antcliff this month joined the annual American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) conference in Anaheim, California, in a trip...
Keep learning this STOP PI Day with Wounds Australia
Tuesday, 28 October 2025Pressure injury (PI) is a hugely impactful wound type affecting millions globally. Best practice prevention and management are key to healing and, each...
Meet the Member: Christine Carr
Wednesday, 22 October 2025Congratulations to former Wounds Australia member Christine Carr on her retirement after a fulfilling career in wound care.
We have a chat with...
We have a chat with...
Explore and share new consumer-facing factsheets from QUT on Be Wound Aware
Wednesday, 22 October 2025We are excited to share a range of easy-to-use, evidence-based factsheets designed for consumers by experts at the Queensland University of Technology...
Antimicrobial stewardship in wound care: key questions to ask yourself to combat resistance
Tuesday, 21 October 2025This Infection Prevention and Control Week (19–25 October), global wound care innovator and Wounds Australia Platinum Partner Mölnlycke®...
Healthdirect Australia Consumer Engagement Group opportunity
Monday, 6 October 2025Members of Wounds Australia – an official Healthdirect Information Partner through our Be Wound Aware consumer campaign – are invited to...
EOIs for Compression Therapy Committee now open
Thursday, 2 October 2025Expressions of Interest in joining the Wounds Australia Compression Therapy Committee are now open to our members.
The European Wound Management...
The European Wound Management...
Wounds Australia joins forces with Continence Health Australia
Tuesday, 30 September 2025Wounds Australia is pleased to announce a new affiliation with Continence Health Australia (CHA), the national peak body promoting bladder and bowel control...
Wound Awareness Week morning teas around Australia
Wednesday, 17 September 2025A huge thank you to all the workplaces around the country who supported Wound Awareness Week 2025. They baked some incredible creations, raised funds and...
New edition of Wound Practice and Research Journal now available!
Tuesday, 16 September 2025Looking for your next spring read? The September edition of Wound Practice and Research Journal is out!
This issue covers topics ranging from...
This issue covers topics ranging from...