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"A $50m scheme making healthcare more affordable" - Network Ten covers CWCS launch
Thursday, 19 June 2025Thanks to Network Ten for this story on yesterday's announcement in Adelaide of the launch of the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme. Watch it below.
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Proud to Support Better Wound Care for Australians
Wednesday, 18 June 2025Wounds Australia Platinum partner Mölnlycke is thrilled to support the newly launched Australian government's Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS)....
CWCS launches in Adelaide today
Wednesday, 18 June 2025We were delighted to welcome Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler MP to a press conference in Adelaide today to announce the official launch of the...
New edition of Wound Practice and Research Journal out now!
Tuesday, 17 June 2025If you are looking to curl up with an educational read this winter, you will be excited to know the June edition of Wound Practice and Research Journal...
Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme launches
Thursday, 12 June 2025The Federal Government's Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme is now live, with a formal launch by Minister for Health Mark Butler MP planned for Wednesday...
Affiliation with American Limb Preservation Society announced
Thursday, 12 June 2025Wounds Australia is pleased to announce a new affiliation with the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS). The organisations will collaborate to strengthen...
Dermal Therapy gift bags for new members
Wednesday, 11 June 2025Our membership conference contest may be over but we have more goodies coming. From 9-30 June 2025, we are giving away gift packs from Silver Partner Dermal...
Assessing C-section risk with Smith+Nephew: join the webinar
Wednesday, 4 June 2025In the world of obstetric surgery, the impact of surgical site complications (SSC) and surgical site infections (SSI) after a caesarean section cannot...
Register now for the HARTMANN Wound Balance Summit 2025
Monday, 26 May 2025Wounds Australia Silver Partner HARTMANN's FREE Wound Balance Summit webinar is happening soon.
In this exclusive livestreamed event for health...
In this exclusive livestreamed event for health...
Event update: Clinical Pearls of Dermatology
Tuesday, 20 May 2025Wounds Australia runs a series of fascinating events for care professionals around the country, including FREE webinars for our members. Recently, we were...
Win your way to the Wounds Australia Conference in 2026!
Tuesday, 20 May 2025We're giving one lucky professional the chance to win this excellent PD prize: a trip worth $2600 to join us in 2026.
The biennial Wounds Australia Conference...
The biennial Wounds Australia Conference...
Wounds Australia members honoured at WA Nursing & Midwifery Excellence Awards
Thursday, 15 May 2025Wounds Australia congratulates Dr Jenny Prentice and Dr Robyn Rayner on the well-deserved recognition they received at the WA Nursing & Midwifery Excellence...
Enhance your CV while guiding wound care education and practice!
Wednesday, 14 May 2025Expressions of interest are now open for two exciting opportunities: to join the Wounds Australia 2026 Conference Scientific Program Committee, and to...
Welcome to Silver Partner Ego Pharmaceuticals
Wednesday, 14 May 2025Wounds Australia would like to announce a new partnership with Ego Pharmaceuticals. The Australian owned and made skincare company has joined us as a Silver...
Three decades of innovation from Solventum
Tuesday, 13 May 2025Wounds Australia Silver Partner Solventum marks a significant milestone in 2025: 30 years of groundbreaking advancements in wound care with V.A.C.®...
Be Wound Aware consumer campaign update
Tuesday, 13 May 2025Wounds Australia's multi-year Be Wound Aware campaign is designed to increase Australia's awareness of chronic wounds – the warning signs, sources...
EWMA and APP conferences: update
Thursday, 1 May 2025As part of our ongoing commitment to improve wound care for more people by sharing knowledge, creating awareness and driving research, Wounds Australia...
Heal at Home - Wounds Australia's newest Clinical Member
Wednesday, 30 April 2025We are proud to announce our newest Clinical Member, Heal at Home. A clinically led NDIS provider delivering nursing-only services across metropolitan...
Wounds Australia and AAWC affiliation established
Tuesday, 29 April 2025Wounds Australia is proud to announce an affiliation with the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC), the leading multidisciplinary wound...
Support Wounds Australia through your The Entertainment App membership
Monday, 28 April 2025Did you know you can now donate to Wounds Australia and take advantage of some great entertainment deals at the same time?
A perennial favourite,...
A perennial favourite,...
Win one of 30 Wounds Australia memberships, courtesy of Ausmed
Tuesday, 15 April 2025Enrol in an exciting new online wound care skill track for your chance to win!
Leading online health education provider Ausmed is giving 30...
Leading online health education provider Ausmed is giving 30...
Wounds Australia and DEBRA Australia join forces
Tuesday, 15 April 2025Wounds Australia is pleased to announce a new affiliation with DEBRA Australia that aims to improve wound care in a rare disease community.
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Coloplast launches consumables scheme fact pack
Monday, 14 April 2025The Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) launches soon and a Fact Pack from our friends at Coloplast is designed to help busy clinicians get ready....
Advocating for safer compression therapy
Friday, 11 April 2025Wounds Australia submitted a joint letter with our valued affiliate the Australasian Lymphology Association...
Wound Fundamentals Skill track launches
Friday, 4 April 2025We're excited to announce a new Skill Track in Wound Fundamentals presented in partnership with Ausmed – Wounds Australia Gold Partner and Australia's...
Pressure Injury Guideline launch: recordings now available
Tuesday, 1 April 2025We're pleased to share TEN new professional learning videos exclusively available to Wounds Australia members – completely free as a benefit of...
Meet Team Medical: our newest Gold Partner!
Tuesday, 1 April 2025This month, Team Medical – one of Australia's most trusted providers of medical supplies to the primary healthcare market – joined Wounds...
A World Without Skin Tears Day: special event
Thursday, 27 March 2025Global 'A World Without Skin Tears Day' is just around the corner and there's a very special learning session coming up to mark the day!
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Out now: Wound Practice and Research Journal latest edition
Wednesday, 26 March 2025The newest edition of Wound Practice and Research Journal is now available, featuring the latest research, case studies, and expert analysis on wound management....
Prescription cost cap announced
Friday, 21 March 2025The Federal Government this week announced a cap on the price of drugs listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
The commitment has...
The commitment has...
Wounds Australia and Flavour Creations announce partnership
Wednesday, 19 March 2025Wounds Australia is pleased to announce a new partnership with Flavour Creations, a leader in dysphagia management and targeted nutrition. This exciting...
Exclusive member briefing: what do Australians know about wounds?
Tuesday, 18 March 2025Wounds Australia invites its members to an exclusive briefing on the results of an Australian-first survey of consumer attitudes to, and perceptions of,...
Consumables Scheme training launches
Monday, 17 March 2025Training for health professionals that is essential to accessing the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) launches on 20 March.
The training...
The training...
Wounds Australia and Charitable Reuse Australia launch new partnership
Tuesday, 11 March 2025Wounds Australia is excited to announce a partnership with Charitable Reuse Australia, the nation's...
May ALA Conference registration special
Wednesday, 5 March 2025As a valued affiliate of Wounds Australia, the Australasian Lymphology Association invites our members to join them at their 2025 Symposium in Fremantle,...
AWTRS and Wounds Australia announce new partnership
Wednesday, 5 March 2025Wounds Australia is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Australasian Wound and Tissue Repair Society ...
International Guideline launch in Sydney
Wednesday, 5 March 2025Wounds Australia was pleased to host the launch of the Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline: the International...
Wounds Australia welcomes Linet as a Gold Corporate Member
Tuesday, 25 February 2025Wounds Australia is proud to announce Linet as its newest Gold Corporate Member. A global leader in...
Wounds Australia's new partnership with Savers® Australia
Thursday, 6 February 2025A new collaboration with leading thrift retailer Savers® will help us reach even...
Pharmacy 777 joins Wounds Australia
Tuesday, 4 February 2025Wounds Australia is proud to welcome Pharmacy 777 as its newest Gold Corporate Member.
More than 450,000 Australians live with a chronic wound...
More than 450,000 Australians live with a chronic wound...
Wound Awareness Week theme reveal - Be Wound Aware: Wounds Affect EVERY Body
Tuesday, 4 February 2025Every Wound Awareness Week is a chance to spotlight the hidden epidemic affecting more than...
Pressure injury guideline global launch in Sydney
Friday, 31 January 2025The highly anticipated update to the gold standard guide to pressure injury prevention and management will be published in February, and Wounds Australia...
Welcome to our newest Corporate Member Priceline Pharmacy
Thursday, 23 January 2025Wounds Australia is delighted to welcome leading chain Priceline Pharmacy as a Gold Corporate Member.
It is the first major pharmacy group...
It is the first major pharmacy group...
ANZBA and Wounds Australia collaboration announced
Tuesday, 7 January 2025We are delighted to share that a partnership with the Australian and New Zealand Burn Association...
Meet the Board Director: Peta Tehan
Wednesday, 18 December 2024Today we meet the final of our newest Board appointments: Dr Peta Tehan, Joint Editor of Wound Practice and Research Journal...
Wounds Australia committee appointments
Wednesday, 18 December 2024We're pleased to share that our Board recently approved several appointments to key Wounds Australia committees.
Wounds...
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EWMA and Wounds Australia sign collaboration agreement
Tuesday, 17 December 2024Wounds Australia has had a long and successful association with the European Wound Management Association (EWMA). This week, our partnership was formalised...
Be Wound Aware campaign update
Tuesday, 17 December 2024In early 2024 Wounds Australia received a grant under the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) to raise awareness of chronic wounds among consumers....
Exciting events in 2025
Tuesday, 17 December 2024Is 'more professional development' one of your New Year's resolutions? Get learning with Wounds Australia!
Where else could you upskill in...
Where else could you upskill in...
Australasian Lymphology Association affiliation announced
Monday, 16 December 2024Wounds Australia is excited to announce the finalisation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Australasian Lymphology Association...
Wounds Australia member and volunteer wins APNA Nurse of the Year Award
Tuesday, 10 December 2024Wounds Australia congratulates CEAP Chair and Clinical Nurse Specialist Melissa Freeman on being given the Australian Primary Nurses Association's 2024...