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Meet the new member: Anna West
Tuesday, 20 October 2026In our Meet the Member series, we talk to some of the hardworking healthcare professionals who are part of Wounds Australia.
Today,...
Today,...
Wound Awareness Week 2026 – what a week!
Monday, 5 October 2026Wound Awareness Week 2026 has wrapped – and what an extraordinary week it was.
Under this year's theme, SOS: Save Our Skin!,...
Under this year's theme, SOS: Save Our Skin!,...
Nurse Hamish Briggs supports Wound Awareness Week
Monday, 5 October 2026Let's keep the wound awareness momentum going!
We were delighted to have Nurse Hamish Briggs support Wound Awareness Week, helping shine a spotlight...
We were delighted to have Nurse Hamish Briggs support Wound Awareness Week, helping shine a spotlight...
Seven myths that could be putting your skin at risk
Thursday, 1 October 2026Thanks to today's Wound Awareness Week Partner Mölnlycke® for this article.
Healthy skin does more than cover our bodies –...
Healthy skin does more than cover our bodies –...
Be Wound Aware Education Series launched by A/Minister Rebecca White in Hobart
Thursday, 1 October 2026Thank you to Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Rebecca White MP for launching the Be Wound Aware Education Series in Hobart this week.
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New online training puts wound care knowledge in the hands of Australians
Thursday, 1 October 2026Australians now have a new, free way to learn the basics of wound care, with a first-of-its-kind consumer training series officially launched on 30 September...
Skin tears under the spotlight this Wound Awareness Week
Wednesday, 30 September 2026At a roundtable on Tuesday 29 September in Melbourne to mark Wound Awareness Week, Wounds Australia brought together more than 20 expert clinicians, researchers,...
New Wound Aware stickers have dropped!
Tuesday, 22 September 2026Get ready to spread the word! With Wound Awareness Week kicking off next week, we're making it easier than ever to get people talking about wounds with...
Celebrate Wound Awareness Week with Solventum
Thursday, 17 September 2026Healthy skin is the first line of defence against wounds. Protecting and maintaining skin integrity is essential to reducing the risk of skin breakdown,...
The countdown is ON! Will you join Wound Awareness Week?
Tuesday, 15 September 2026From free Lunch Byte professional learning and factsheets for consumers to workplace posters and social media resources, there are plenty of ways to get...
Partnership protects foot health in Central Australia
Tuesday, 8 September 2026A collaboration between Wounds Australia, Savers Australia, Galaxy Enterprises and Textiles, and the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress ('Congress')...
Wounds Australia Life Member Professor Fiona Wood awarded prestigious Royal Medal
Thursday, 3 September 2026Wounds Australia Ambassador and Life Member Professor Fiona Wood AO has received one of the world's most prestigious scientific honours, the Royal Society's...
First-of-its-kind consumer wound training to launch during Wound Awareness Week
Tuesday, 1 September 2026Australians will have a new way to learn the basics of wound care when a first-of-its-kind consumer training series launches during Wound Awareness Week...
Save Our Skin: Looking beyond wound healing with Mölnlycke
Friday, 28 August 2026Today's story for health professionals is brought to you by Mölnlycke, Wounds Australia Platinum Partner and sponsor of Thursday 1 October during...
Charity Partner of the Year Award presented to Savers
Thursday, 27 August 2026Savers Australia was presented with the inaugural Charity Partner of the Year Award at the Wounds Australia 2026 Conference in Adelaide this week.
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Announcing our new Life Member: Professor Christina Parker
Wednesday, 26 August 2026Wounds Australia has welcomed Professor Christina Parker as its newest Life Member, recognising an outstanding career spanning wound care research, education,...
Lunch Bytes: Self-care doesn't mean without care
Thursday, 20 August 2026What does good patient self-care look like – and how can clinicians empower people to participate in their wound care without leaving them to manage...
Meet the new member: Alison Dumesny
Tuesday, 28 July 2026In our Meet the Member series, we talk to some of the hardworking healthcare professionals who are part of Wounds Australia and today, we are meeting new...
Be Wound Aware: Measuring the impact of a national consumer education campaign
Monday, 27 July 2026Be Wound Aware has reached millions of Australians since launching in 2024, helping them better understand wound prevention, recognise the warning signs...
Wounds Australia enhances accessibility with new Recite Me assistive toolbar features
Thursday, 23 July 2026Visitors to the Wounds Australia and Be Wound Aware websites can now enjoy an even more personalised browsing experience, thanks to a new feature automatically...
Be Wound Aware Issue 5 Now Live: Diabetes, Nutrition and Wound Awareness Week!
Saturday, 18 July 2026The latest edition of the Be Wound Aware newsletter is now live, bringing an important message to Australians: when it comes to wounds, early awareness...
New Partnership with the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation Brings Free Lower Limb Health Resources to Australia
Friday, 10 July 2026We are delighted to announce our new partnership with the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation, a globally recognised organisation dedicated to improving the lives...
Wound Awareness Resources for Clinicians
Monday, 8 June 2026Be Wound Aware is a national campaign led by Wounds Australia to improve awareness of chronic wound prevention, management and healing. Since receiving...
Introducing Monique Bareham: Advocate and Chair of CAG
Friday, 22 May 2026Monique Bareham is the Chair of Wounds Australia's Consumer Advisory Group (CAG). Members of the CAG have a key role in shaping Be Wound Aware: our national...
Meet the Member: Kayla Sale
Wednesday, 13 May 2026In our Meet the Member series, we talk to some of the hardworking experts who volunteer for Wounds Australia and today it is the turn of Kayla Sale, Chair...
Be Wound Aware Newsletter Issue 4 Out Now
Tuesday, 5 May 2026The latest edition of the Be Wound Aware newsletter for consumers and carers has been released, offering practical advice, new resources and the latest...
New free toolkit to help prevent pressure injuries from coming back
Thursday, 9 April 2026Wounds Australia has teamed up with the European Wound Management Association (EWMA) to launch a new Pressure Injury Recurrence Toolkit — a free...
SOS: Save Our Skin! Wound Awareness Week 2026 theme reveal
Friday, 13 March 2026Each year, thousands of people take part in Wound Awareness Week to show their support for more than 450,000 Australians living with chronic, hard to heal...
New First Nations Wound Care Resources
Wednesday, 18 February 2026People living with wounds deserve access to care that is respectful, culturally safe, and easy to understand. To help support better wound care outcomes...
Issue 3 of the Be Wound Aware Newsletter is Now Live!
Saturday, 17 January 2026We're excited to announce that Issue 3 of the Be Wound Aware Newsletter is now available.
This edition, Shining a Light...
This edition, Shining a Light...
Wounds Australia enhances accessibility with Recite Me tool
Friday, 16 January 2026We are pleased to announce the launch of the ReciteMe accessibility toolbar on our websites: woundsaustralia.org, woundaware.org and bewoundaware.org....
Beat the Swell campaign makes national news
Thursday, 15 January 2026Lower limb swelling, affecting the legs, ankles and feet — is more than just an inconvenience. It can be a sign of underlying health issues and,...
National Beat the Swell Day launches to raise awareness of leg swelling
Wednesday, 3 December 2025Summer is a time for beach days, swimming pools and outdoor fun — but for thousands of Australians living with lower limb swelling, these everyday...
Meet the member: Cindy Williams
Tuesday, 18 November 2025In our Meet the Member series, we profile Wounds Australia Members making a difference in our community and theirs. Today, we meet Wounds Australia member...
Be Wound Aware campaign continues to reach Australians nationwide
Wednesday, 5 November 2025Australians are being reminded that even small wounds can turn into serious health problems if they're not cared for properly, thanks to the ongoing Be...
Check out Issue 2 of the Be Wound Aware Newsletter!
Friday, 24 October 2025We're pleased to announce that Issue 2 of the Be Wound Aware Newsletter is now available.
This edition, Supporting...
This edition, Supporting...
New wound care factsheets from QUT now available on Be Wound Aware
Wednesday, 22 October 2025Australians living with a wound — or caring for someone who is — now have access to a new range of clear, easy-to-use wound care factsheets...
Brisbane event highlights challenges of chronic wound epidemic
Friday, 5 September 2025On Wednesday, the Wound Awareness Week campaign hit Brisbane, with a flagship event at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
The Week's...
The Week's...
Meet today's Wound Awareness Week Partner Solventum
Friday, 5 September 2025A special thank you to our Friday Sponsor - and Wounds Australia Platinum Partner - Solventum for supporting Wound Awareness Week for yet another year....
7News on 'Australia's hidden epidemic'
Thursday, 4 September 2025Thanks to 7News for spotlighting Australia's chronic wound problem this week in an interview with Wounds Australia CEO Jeff Antcliff.
Jeff shared...
Jeff shared...
New heal-at-home, hospital-quality wound dressing is changing the outlook for people with leaking wounds: a message from our amazing partner Mölnlycke!
Thursday, 4 September 2025A new wound care dressing from Mölnlycke, Mepilex® Up, is helping people with hard-to-heal, leaky wounds get back on their feet with hospital-quality...
Canberra meeting tables solutions to Australia's chronic wound problem
Wednesday, 3 September 2025Peak bodies, industry partners and government came together today to explore ways to tackle the country's hidden chronic wound epidemic, at an event hosted...
A message from today's incredible Wound Awareness Week Partner Smith+Nephew
Wednesday, 3 September 2025Every year, more than 450,000 Australians live with a chronic wound. Behind that number are people whose everyday lives are impacted: parents who can't...
Under the spotlight: Australians living with wounds
Sunday, 31 August 2025Wound Awareness Week exists to spotlight the lived experiences of people with chronic wounds – and those who care for them.
Isabella...
Isabella...
Hospital quality wound products now available from pharmacy – and free for eligible people
Friday, 29 August 2025With Wound Awareness Week just around the corner, our amazing sponsor Mölnlycke shares more about their work to assist Australians living with chronic...
Solventum: proud sponsors of Wound Awareness Week 2025
Friday, 29 August 2025A big thank you to Wounds Australia Platinum Partner Solventum, proud sponsors of Wound Awareness Week, for this update.
Solventum has a long...
Solventum has a long...
Partner Spotlight: Smith+Nephew's Wound Awareness Week
Wednesday, 27 August 2025Platinum Partner Smith+Nephew (S+N) – official sponsors of Wednesday 3 September – has an incredible line-up of education and events planned...
RELEASE: Be Wound Aware: because Wounds Affect EVERY Body
Thursday, 21 August 2025You don't have to live with chronic wounds to feel their impact. You don't even have to care for someone who does. Everyone gets the occasional wound,...
Free Factsheets Helping Australians Understand Wounds
Tuesday, 12 August 2025Did 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...
Free morning tea kits for fundraisers!
Friday, 25 July 2025Get your bake on this September to help raise funds for wound awareness!
Wound Awareness Week is the national campaign to raise awareness of...
Wound Awareness Week is the national campaign to raise awareness of...
Be Wound Aware Launches on Social Media
Thursday, 10 July 2025To help ensure people have access to reliable, evidence-based wound care information, Be Wound Aware has officially launched its social media channels...