Every year, passionate supporters around the country take part in advocating for improved wound care for more Australians. Will you join us?
Australia's hidden epidemic:
chronic wounds
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Wounds cost Australia's health and aged care budgets more than $6 billion annually.
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More than 450,000 Australians suffer with wounds each year.
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