Healthcare professionals working with people living with chronic wounds are encouraged to take advantage of free online Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) training developed by Monash University.

Designed to help clinicians confidently navigate the CWCS and strengthen evidence-based wound care practice, the training can be completed online at your own pace.

Tailored modules are available for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, podiatrists, medical practitioners in primary care and Aboriginal Health Practitioners. Explore the training.

Practical training for chronic wound care

Each free, one-hour module provides practical education relevant to the clinician's professional group, covering chronic wound assessment and management as well as use of the CWCS ordering portal.

By completing the relevant module, healthcare professionals will build their knowledge and skills in:

• assessing people living with chronic wounds and identifying and describing key wound characteristics
• managing chronic wounds and selecting appropriate wound care consumables
• using the CWCS ordering portal.

The modules were developed by Monash University in collaboration with leading academics and clinical experts and are grounded in evidence-based wound care practice.

Participants receive a certificate on successful completion, which can be used towards continuing professional development (CPD).

Access the free training

If you haven't completed the CWCS training yet, now is a great time to add it to your professional development.

Free, online and approximately one hour in duration, each module provides a practical way to strengthen your wound care knowledge and build confidence in using the scheme.

Start your free CWCS training.

About the CWCS

The Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme aims to improve access to wound care products for eligible Australians living with chronic wounds. Read more on the Department of Health and Ageing website.

The Scheme was launched in Adelaide in June 2025 by Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler MP and Wounds Australia. 

Healthcare professionals play an important role in helping eligible patients access the scheme. Understanding chronic wound assessment and management, as well as the CWCS ordering process, can help clinicians support patients to access appropriate wound care.

Free resource pack for clinicians

Wounds Australia has designed a suite of free educational resources for use by consumers and created a handy pack for ease of access by clinicians. Explore it now.