Wounds Australia is proud to announce the launch of Be Wound Aware. Want to help boost public knowledge around wounds? Follow BeWoundAware on Instagram, Facebook and X to assist. Be Wound Aware is funded by the Australian Government.

We're delighted to partner with @skintears on work to prevent and heal more skin tears. Read more about a recent five-year agreement signed this week in the Wounds Australia news centre: woundsaustralia.org/#action=check_… #skintears #wounds #healing

It's not too late to register for the wound care event of the year! More: brnw.ch/21wNl1C

And #woundsconf24 has begun! Sold-out hands-on workshops yesterday, plenaries and keynotes today, with lots more on the agenda. Stay tuned for updates!

Tom Leong CNC in a session on AI and virtual reality in #woundcare at #woundsconf24 asks ‘Is this conference even real or are we all in The Matrix?’ & delegates heads explode 🤯💥 #nursehumour

Thrilled to have represented Skin, Wounds and Trauma - SWaT Research Center at the Wounds Australia Conference 2024! Incredible discussions on advancing wound care and connecting with global experts. Excited to bring back innovative insights to our team! #WoundsAustralia2024 #WoundCareInnovation

Congratulations to Dr Pat Aldons of The Prince Charles Hospital Brisbane, Wounds Australia's newest Life Member. Read more in our news centre. woundsaustralia.org/#action=check_… #wounds #woundhealing #woundcare

📖New in Wound Practice and Research📖A study by Boxall et al of 50 patients living with #VLUs compared use of 4-layer compression bandages with use of Adjustable Velcro® compression devices (AVCD), finding comparable healing rates & ⬆️ satisfaction scores with AVCD: brnw.ch/21wOg1L

The countdown to our special STOP Pressure Injury Day webinar is ON! Join us on 21 Nov for a look at all things PI with Prof. Keryln Carville & Prof. Emily Haesler.Thanks to sponsor & Gold Partner Mölnlycke Health Care for supporting this event. Register: woundsaustralia.org/#action=showEv…

📖In Wound Practice and Research📖 A review by Donnelly et al evaluates & describes dietary interventions for #wound prevention & management in people with diabetes, to identify the most effective: brnw.ch/21wOjMJ #wounds #woundhealing #diabetes #diet #nutrition

Clinician's choice vs evidence-based practice? You decide! Join our teams of experts as they present their cases at the Wounds Australia Great Debate in Adelaide on 20 Nov. REGISTER: woundsaustralia.org/#action=showEv… #wounds #events #evidence #clinicians #woundhealing Thanks to @hartmannau

📖In the current Wound Practice and Research📖 A study out of @SilverChainAus linked hospital data with community #woundcare records to demonstrate the impact of comorbidities on healing rates, finding 1 unexpected exception. Read Smith et al: journals.cambridgemedia.com.au/wpr/volume-32-… #wounds #nursing

It's Diabetes Feet Day! DYK: 👣Every 2 hours a person with #diabetes in Aus has an amputation? 👣510,000 Aussies live with diabetes-related foot disease? 👣A simple daily foot check could make a big difference? Explore @diabetesfeetau's resources: diabetesfeetaustralia.org/diabetes-feet-…

What are #venous leg #ulcers? See: buff.ly/4emqyoj Associate Professor Matthew Leach @SCUonline #research Wounds UK Wounds Australia Wounds International Wounds Canada WoundHealingSociety Wound Care Advisor Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society WoundSource

Meet Mary-Anne, a remarkable remote area nurse serving the West Coast of South Australia with the SA West Coast R2 Network. This National Rural Health Month, we spotlight her dedication to strengthening maternal and child health among Indigenous communities. #nrhm24

FWLHD launches chronic wound care clinic Read more: 👇👇 buff.ly/3Vjnenk #healthcare #doctors #medical #health #hospital #doctor #medicine #nurses #nurse #telemedicine #digitalhealth #medicaldevices #staysafe #healthtech #Hospital_Healthcare

Wishing our members and supporters a happy and safe festive season.

Wishing you a Happy New Year and the very best for 2025!

A warm welcome to our first #pharmacy Corporate Member, Priceline Australia! Read more in Pharmacy Daily. pharmacydaily.com.au/news/priceline… #wounds #woundcare #woundhealing

A huge thank you to UniSA for hosting yesterday's #chronicwound Consumables Scheme launch - and to Mark Butler MP for announcing it, and gamely volunteering for a dressing demo! Read more in our news centre: woundsaustralia.org/newscentre-cwc… #CWCS