Lunch Bytes Webinars
Free learning about wound care throughout Wound Awareness Week, daily at 12 noon AEST (or as indicated).
All Lunch Bytes webinars are intended for medical professionals EXCEPT a special patient-and-carer session on Saturday 6 September.
Health professionals will receive certificates of attendance for attending live events only. Recordings of Lunch Bytes webinars will stay online indefinitely. Explore the archive.
Monday 1 September
What does Charcot foot mean to you?
Brought to you by Wounds Australia and Monash University.
In this webinar for healthcare professionals, Dr Ben Bullen of Monash University will explore:
* Early detection, pathogenesis and management of the Charcot foot
* Patient education strategies, including identifying those 'at risk,' and a review of relevant consensus documents
* Appreciation of Charcot foot health literacy principles, for individuals at risk of, and in remission from, Charcot foot.
This is a free webinar for health professionals brought to you by Wounds Australia in Wound Awareness Week (1-7 Sept). You'll find factsheets and videos on everything from preventing wounds to finding professional support on our website: woundaware.org.
About Dr Ben Bullen: Ben is a Lecturer in Wound Care at Monash University, Honorary Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University and Visiting Lecturer at Birmingham City University. He is a Council Member of the Royal College of Podiatry and Podiatry Ireland and is a Fellow of the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine at the former institution and The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Ben has contributed to tertiary multidisciplinary diabetes foot teams in Australia, England and Scotland. He is passionate about health literacy and his Professional Doctorate explored this and Charcot foot health literacy among people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy in Scotland.
Wednesday 3 September
From Acute to Healed: Collaborative Strategies to Prevent Chronic Wounds
This session is brought to you by Wound Awareness Week Partner Smith+Nephew.
Pharmacist Lara Gliana of FullLife Pharmacy in Melbourne's North and Melissa Freeman RN of Port Macquarie Wound Care Clinic share insights from the frontline of community care, and explore how opportunities for collaboration can bring about improved healing.
Thursday 4 September
Leaky Legs & Lingering Ulcers: Tackling Lymphorrhea & Venous Disease
Brought to you by Wound Awareness Week Partner Mölnlycke. Note: this is a 2pm AEST session.
Persistent exudate from venous leg ulcers and lymphorrhea presents daily challenges for clinicians and distress for patients, particularly in aged care and community settings.
During this Wound Awareness Week webinar, Hayley Ryan will explore the underlying pathophysiology of lymphorrhea, the impact of chronic venous insufficiency, and evidence-based strategies to reduce fluid burden, prevent maceration, and support healing.
Real-world insights will be shared, including practical approaches to dressing selection, compression, and patient-centred care planning.
About Hayley Ryan: Hayley is an internationally recognised Clinical Nurse Consultant and Director of WoundRescue Pty Ltd (ANZ). With over 20 years of experience, Hayley is a PhD researcher at the University of Newcastle and an Adjunct Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney.
She is a renowned keynote speaker, former Chair of Wounds Australia, and a leading advocate for innovation and quality in wound care across aged care, community, and virtual healthcare settings.
Friday 5 September
Early intervention and recurrence prevention in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Brought to you by Wound Awareness Week Partner Solventum.
Professor Dr David Armstrong will highlight the critical role of early intervention in preventing diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) from becoming chronic and strategies to avoid recurrence.
Emphasizing the concept of "ulcer remission," he will share practical insights on predictive tools, patient-centered care, and technology-driven monitoring to shift from reactive treatment to proactive prevention—ultimately improving outcomes and preserving mobility.
Saturday 6 September
Caring for ageing skin
This session is brought to you by Wounds Australia Partner Priceline with Ego Pharmaceuticals.
In this webinar for older Australians and the people who care for them, wound clinician Dr Robyn Rayner will explain:
* The basics of good skin care in the older years
* Understanding your risk of skin tears
* Simple things you can do at home to protect yourself
* How to help older relatives maintain good skin health.
This is a free webinar for consumers and carers brought to you by Priceline and Ego in Wound Awareness Week (1-7 Sept). You'll find factsheets and videos on everything from preventing wounds to finding professional support on our website: woundaware.org
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