Registrations for our FREE Lunch Bytes webinars are now open! 

We'll be hosting some of Australia's best clinicians and presenters in daily sessions throughout Wound Awareness Week. And for the first time ever, we have a special webinar designed for non-professional carers and people living with wounds, full of practical, easy to follow advice for caring for your skin – and, in particular, ageing skin prone to skin tears – at home. 

Check out these amazing sessions between 1-7 September, brought to you by Wounds Australia and the generous sponsors who help make the Week a reality. 

Monday 1 Sept: What does Charcot foot mean to you?

Dr Ben Bullen of Monash University presents a webinar for healthcare professionals in which he will explore: 

• Early detection, pathogenesis and management of the Charcot foot 
• Patient education strategies, including identifying those 'at risk,' and a review of relevant consensus documents 
• Appreciation of Charcot foot health literacy principles, for individuals at risk of, and in remission from, Charcot foot. 

Dr Ben Bullen is a Lecturer in Wound Care at Monash University. Read more about Ben on our webinars page. 

Wednesday 3 Sept: From Acute to Healed: Collaborative Strategies to Prevent Chronic Wounds

Presented by Wound Clinician Melissa Freeman and Pharmacist Lara Gliani and sponsored by Smith+Nephew.

Pharmacist Lara Gliani of FullLife Pharmacy in Melbourne's North and Melissa Freeman RN of Port Macquarie Wound Care Clinic will share insights from the frontline of community care, and explore how opportunities for collaboration can bring about improved healing. 

Thursday 4 Sept: Leaky Legs & Lingering Ulcers: Tackling Lymphorrhea & Venous Disease

Presented by Wound Clinician Hayley Ryan and sponsored by Mölnlycke. 

Persistent exudate from venous leg ulcers and lymphorrhea presents daily challenges for clinicians and distress for patients, particularly in aged care and community settings. 

During this Wound Awareness Week webinar, Hayley Ryan will explore the underlying pathophysiology of lymphorrhea, the impact of chronic venous insufficiency, and evidence-based strategies to reduce fluid burden, prevent maceration, and support healing. 

Real-world insights will be shared, including practical approaches to dressing selection, compression, and patient-centred care planning. Read more about Hayley on our webinars page. 

Friday 5 Sept: Early intervention and recurrence prevention in Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Presented by Prof. Dr David Armstrong and sponsored by Solventum. 

Professor Dr David Armstrong will highlight the critical role of early intervention in preventing diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) from becoming chronic and strategies to avoid recurrence. 

Emphasizing the concept of 'ulcer remission', he will share practical insights on predictive tools, patient-centered care, and technology-driven monitoring to shift from reactive treatment to proactive prevention—ultimately improving outcomes and preserving mobility. 

Saturday 5 Sept: Caring for Ageing Skin

Presented by Dr Robyn Rayner and sponsored by Priceline and Ego Pharmaceuticals.

In this webinar for older Australians and the people who care for them, wound clinician Dr Robyn Rayner will explain: 

• The basics of good skin care in the older years 
• Understanding your risk of skin tears 
• Simple things you can do at home to protect yourself
• How to help older relatives maintain good skin health. 

Wound Awareness Week: 1-7 September

Explore and register to as many sessions as you want and attend live, or catch-up on demand! These sessions will join those held in previous years in our public archive, where they will remain indefinitely as part of our commitment to minimising the harm caused by chronic wounds. Find out more.