Be Wound Aware is a national campaign led by Wounds Australia to improve awareness of chronic wound prevention, management and healing. Since receiving Australian Government funding one year ago, the campaign has reached communities across the country through television, social media, shopping centres, GP clinic waiting rooms and other public education channels.

Developed with guidance from a Clinician Expert Advisory Panel and Consumer Advisory Group, the campaign delivers trusted, evidence-informed resources for both healthcare professionals and the public. These include educational videos, fact sheets and practical tools, with additional factsheets available in multiple languages to support culturally diverse communities. To ensure accessibility for all users, the Wound Aware website also features the Recite Me accessibility toolbar, enabling text-to-speech, translation and customisable reading options.

Recognising the importance of culturally appropriate education, we have partnered with the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress to promote the Looking After Feet Program. Additionally, we have developed a television advertisement and accompanying brochure for Aboriginal Medical Services (AMS), helping to raise awareness of foot health and wound prevention within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Pharmacy / GP Resources

All resources are designed to support clinicians in educating patients and their carers about wound prevention, early recognition and appropriate management. Whether used during consultations, in waiting rooms or as take-home information, these easy-to-understand resources reinforce key clinical messages and encourage patients to play an active role in their wound care.

We are also excited to launch our Be Wound Aware video series, now available as downloadable resources for clinics, pharmacies and healthcare services to use in patient education and awareness activities. Click here to view.

The Be Wound Aware campaign continues to expand its reach, empowering clinicians, patients and carers with the knowledge and resources needed to support early intervention, evidence-based care and improved wound healing outcomes across Australia.

Would you like to display Be Wound Aware brochures in your clinic or healthcare service? Get in touch with us to request printed resources to help educate and support your patients.