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Welcome to the West Australian Wound Care Association

The West Australian Wound Care Association is committed to promoting wound management in the state of Western Australia.West Australian Wound Care Association

 
The West Australian Wound Care Association Inc. (WAWCA) was formed in 1990 by a group of nurses who recognised the need to promote wound care management based on scientifically sound principles.

The association has been multidisciplinary since it's inception. The common interest of the membership is to promote excellence in wound and pressure management with a focus on people with wounds.

In 1994 the Australian Wound Management Association (AWMA) was ratified. The WAWCA is represented at the AWMA meetings by the State Representative who is also a member of the State Executive.
 
APUAP DRAFT Pressure Injury Guidelines

Pan Pacific Clinical Practice Guideline for the Prevention and Management of Pressure Injury

A copy of the draft guideline can be obtained from: http://www.awma.com.au/

 
AWMA Fellowship nominations

AWMA Fellowship 2012  CALL FOR NOMINATIONS open 4th November 2011 – 21st January 2012. Available on http://www.awma.com.au/

 
Membership queries for the new AWMA (WA)

 

For all membership queries for AWMA (WA), please contact via email:

Lynn.Barnden@health.wa.gov.au

 

 
Our Philosphy

The WAWCA believes that all people with wounds are entitled to wound management which is appropriate and supported by current validated research.

The objectives of the Association are to promote excellence in wound care and pressure management by:

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