Did you know that more than 450,000 Australians live with chronic wounds each year? Yet many people don't realise that a wound taking longer than four weeks to heal may be a sign that something more serious is happening.

To help Australians better understand wounds, recognise warning signs and know when to seek professional help, the Be Wound Aware campaign has developed a series of free consumer factsheets covering a range of wound care topics.

To explore the full collection of free consumer resources, we invite you to click here and download the factsheets most relevant to you. Or click on the links below:

Wound Care Factsheets

1. What is a wound?
2. Are you at risk?
3. The impact of a wound
4. Risks of an untreated wound
5. Wound self-care
6. Sources of professional advice
7. Getting to know your skin
8. Your skin care plan
9. Diabetes and chronic wounds
10. Caring for diabetic feet
11. What is a venous leg ulcer?

Empowering Australians Through Education

The Be Wound Aware campaign was established to improve awareness of chronic wound prevention, management and healing across Australia. The campaign's message is simple: many wounds can be healed with the right diagnosis, the right treatment and care provided at the right time.

Whether you're caring for a minor injury, managing a chronic wound, or supporting a loved one through their healing journey, the Be Wound Aware factsheets provide a trusted starting point.