In this livestream, Dr Alicia Thornton, Specialist Dermatologist presented on:

• Management of fungal infections in context of diabetes related foot and lower leg ulceration
• Diagnosis and management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Scleroderma
• Off label use of medications systemic and topically
• Compounding of topical agents, and the regulations and policies around using them

In this Wounds Australia professional learning session in Brisbane, our expert speakers looked at ways to maintain and promote skin integrity in older patients. 

Our presenters were:

• Dr Michael Cao, Dermatology Registrar
• Jenny Kohlhardt, Clinical Nurse Consultant
• Tracy Nowicki, Clinical Nurse Consultant

In this Wounds Australia livestreamed learning session, Professor Fiona Wood shared some of the opportunities and challenges that medical innovations present for the future of wound healing:

• How can we engage in the expanding body of knowledge around skin chemistry for diagnostics and therapeutics?
• What is the role of AI in assessment and guiding best care?
• What is the interface between skin and the nervous system and how can we build on the observations of the past to drive treatments in the future?

In this very special full-day session, our expert speakers explored all things venous, from diagnosis through to healing and prevention. 

Our presenters were: 

• Dr David Airey, Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon 
• Sue Butcher, Clinical Manager, Oedema Institute 
• Heidi Weber, Community Nurse 
• Associate Professor Geoff Sussman OAM of Monash University (not recorded) 

Thanks to our presenters for generously volunteering their time and expertise, and to our valued event exhibitors.

In this Wounds Australia professional learning session in Western Australia, our expert speakers presented a clinical overview of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) and explored its use with wounds like skin grafts through several case studies.

Our presenters were:

• Carmel Boylan, Stomal Wound Nurse Practitioner, Royal Children's Hospital Perth
• Jemma Spence, Clinical Nurse Specialist - Plastics, Fiona Stanley Hospital Perth

This recording took place at the Ursula Frayne Conference Centre at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital on Wednesday 1 March 2023.

Thanks to our presenters for generously volunteering their time and expertise, and to our valued event sponsors 3M (3m.com.au) and Smith+Nephew (smith-nephew.com).

In the first Wounds Australia professional learning session of 2023, our expert presenters discussed new advances in wound and surgical management, including venous stenting for patients with hypertension and venous ulcers, the Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix (BTM) for wounds, and other innovative techniques explored in case studies.

Our speakers, from the SA LHN's Flinders Medical Centre, were:

• Dr Phil Puckridge, Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon
• Frank Guerriero, Vascular Nurse Practitioner
• Darcie Jonas, Senior Podiatrist.

This recording took place at the Marion Hotel in Mitchell Park, South Australia, on Wednesday 15 February 2023.

Thanks to our presenters for generously volunteering their time and expertise, and to our valued event sponsor Polynovo (au.polynovo.com).

Early detection and management of foot wounds is paramount. In this Wounds Australia professional learning session, our expert presenters discussed the role of Podiatry, and the importance of wound offloading techniques, debridement, and dressing selection to optimise foot wound healing outcomes. 

Our speakers were: 

• Dr Hamish Morgan, Surgical Registrar, Austin Health, Melbourne 
• Peter Kennedy, Team Leader Podiatrist, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Congress) 
• Laura Stuart, Diabetes-related Foot Complications Service Development Officer, Congress 

This recording took place at the R.E.D. Centre at Alice Springs Hospital in the Northern Territory on Wednesday 30 November 2022. 

Thanks to our presenters for generously volunteering their time and expertise, and to our major event sponsor Convatec and minor sponsor Mölnlycke for their support. 

• Tracy Nowicki, CNC Quality Effectiveness Support Team, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside 
• Deb Dent, Community Nurse, Spinal Life Australia 
• Rachael McDonough and Rebekah Fox, Occupational Therapists, Mater at Home 

• Dr Gabrielle McMullin, Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon 
• Sue Monaro, Clinical Leader - Vascular Nursing 
• Allyson Ward, CNC Aged Care Services, Royal North Shore and Ryde Hospitals