Wounds Australia

Information you can trust.

Looking for help with a wound? On this page, you'll find a range of informative factsheets compiled by experts at Wounds Australia and partners on everything the consumer needs to know about chronic wounds.

Factsheet 1: What is a chronic wound?

Factsheet 2: Chronic wounds - are you at risk?

Factsheet 3: The impact of a chronic wound

Factsheet 4: The risks of an untreated wound

Factsheet 5: Chronic wound self-care

Factsheet 6: Sources of professional wound advice

Factsheet 7: Getting to know your skin

Factsheet 8: Your skin care plan

Factsheet 9: Diabetes and chronic wounds

Factsheet 10: Caring for diabetic feet

Factsheet 11: What is a venous leg ulcer?