The Wounds Australia Board is now accepting nominations for the Chair of the upcoming First Nations Advisory Committee (FNAC). The Chair will be selected from the members who nominate through an expression of interest.

Preferably a First Person, the Chair will be appointed for a term of 2 years and may serve a maximum of 3 terms (6 years in total). The Committee Chair will chair and manage regular committee meetings and will communicate effectively with their committee members and the CEO. The Chair will also prepare an FNAC report to be tabled following each committee meeting.

The committee is to provide advice and perspective on:

1. Respecting and protecting First Nations heritage and culture
2. Provide clear industry recognised clinical advice, knowledge and skills to clinicians and consumer communication
3. Identify and recommend culturally appropriate training resources for clinicians
4. Advocate, promote and endorse the benefits of engagement with First Nations peoples and communities to members, industry, Government, and stakeholders.

Why apply?

This is an excellent professional development opportunity for clinicians with expertise and a passion for the First People to make an impact on their community's health outcomes, while enhancing their professional profile.

For more information, to request the Terms of Reference or to submit your application, please email admin@woundsaustralia.org.

Applications should include:

• A CV of no more than two pages
• A written statement of up to 250 words explaining how your skills and knowledge might benefit the Committee and community. 

EOIs opened on Wednesday 25 February and close at 5pm AEDT on 11 March 2026.

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