The latest edition of the Be Wound Aware newsletter for consumers and carers has been released, offering practical advice, new resources and the latest updates from the national campaign focused on chronic wound awareness.

This quarter's edition shines a spotlight on swelling — including what's considered normal, when to seek medical advice, and how to manage lower limb swelling to reduce the risk of chronic wounds. The topic follows the campaign's recent sold-out clinician education event, Beat the Swell, held in March.

You will find easy-to-understand information on preventing, identifying and healing lower limb swelling and related wounds, along with helpful links and campaign updates from Wound Aware.

The free newsletter is designed to support patients, carers and families with reliable health information and encourage early treatment and intervention for chronic wounds.

The Be Wound Aware campaign aims to increase understanding of chronic wounds and encourage Australians to seek advice and treatment early. More than 450,000 Australians are affected by chronic wounds each year.

Visit the latest edition online and subscribe for future updates through the newsletter homepage.

Find out more at bewoundaware.org