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Rural Health Webinar Series – Chronic wound management in rural communities Members login for free access About RACGP online events

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Type: On-demand
Recorded: 1 May 2025

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Email: RACGP Rural
Call: 1800 636 764

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Rural Health Webinar Series – Chronic wound management in rural communities

On-demand recorded 1 May 2025

This instalment of the Rural Health Webinar series will focus on chronic wound care in the rural communities. Presented by Australia's first wound nurse practitioner, this webinar will provide valuable insights into the practical management and best practice for treating high-risk groups. Attendees will also gain a deeper understanding on the essential elements of the Chronic Wound Consumable Scheme.

Learning outcomes

  1. Outline the key features of the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme.
  2. Identify effective methods for assessing wounds that are slow to heal.
  3. Apply the best practices for the treatment and management of slow-healing wounds.

This event is part of Rural Health Webinar Series. Events in this series are:

Presenters

Margo Asimus

Margo Asimus is an experienced Nurse Practitioner specialising in wound management, currently working in a private practice. In 2004, she became one of the first Nurse Practitioners in Australia authorised to practice in the field of wound management. Throughout her career, Margo has mentored fellow Nurse Practitioners, served as the national president of Wounds Australia, and contributed her expertise to advanced wound clinics across the Hunter region. With over 25 years of experience in wound management, Margo has earned recognition as a sought-after speaker both nationally and internationally. In 2016, Margo founded Skin & Wound Care Consultancy, a company offering specialized wound consultation and education services to healthcare settings across the country. Today, her primary focus is on advancing wound education to promote the implementation of best practices in the field

Anita Daltrey

Anita is a highly experienced, independent Occupational Therapist with a distinguished 30-year career spanning the UK and Australia. As a certified Lymphoedema Therapist, she integrates extensive expertise into her evidence-based practice. Anita has contributed to training programs on compression therapy for ALERT at Macquarie Hospital and the Institute of Lymphoedema as part of the Level 1 Lymphoedema Practitioner training. She has worked across diverse care settings, both as a clinician and manager, and has collaborated with community nurses and lymphoedema clinicians to provide education on compression and wound care management during her tenure at Essity. Currently, Anita practices in the lymphoedema clinic of a major public hospital in Sydney and provides private, in-home consultations for lymphoedema clients. She also supports NDIS clients in achieving their Occupational Therapy goals. In addition to her clinical work, Anita delivers education and mentorship to lymphoedema clinicians both in person and online, helping to develop effective solutions for complex patient needs.

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