UnWRapped

WoundRescue x Learn on the Move

Wound Care UnWRapped is our new weekly podcast dedicated to peeling back the layers of wound care and addressing the questions that too often go unspoken. Each episode explores the evidence, the challenges and the uncomfortable truths behind practice, policy, innovation, education and patient experience. We bring together a diverse range of voices from across the field (clinicians, researchers, educators, industry leaders, innovators and policy makers) to facilitate honest, insightful and thought- provoking conversations. Guests share their expertise, experiences and perspectives, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of wound care. Episodes cover a wide spectrum of topics, including patient advocacy, clinical practice, emerging technologies, education and training, economic and policy consideration and more. Our goal is to uncover what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change.

  1. 5d ago

    Type 2 Diabetes: From Genetics to GLP-1s with Sof Andrikopoulos

    Is type 2 diabetes really a lifestyle disease? And with more advanced treatments than ever before, why are we still seeing so many complications? In this episode, Hayley Ryan is joined by Associate Professor Sof Andrikopoulos, Group CEO of the Australian Diabetes Society, to challenge common misconceptions about diabetes and explore the science behind the disease. From genetics and insulin resistance to GLP-1 therapies, continuous glucose monitoring and diabetes-related foot complications, they unpack what we're getting right, what we're missing and why earlier intervention matters. A thought-provoking conversation that goes beyond managing diabetes to questioning how we understand it. Resources mentioned Foot Forward For Diabetes The Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool (AUSDRISK) | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society (ADIPS) 2025 consensus recommendations for the screening, diagnosis and classification of gestational diabetes | The Medical Journal of Australia About Sof Associate Professor Sof Andrikopoulos is the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Diabetes Society and a leading Australian researcher and advocate in diabetes care. A former President and Treasurer of the Australian Diabetes Society, Sof previously led the Islet Biology and Metabolism Research Group at the University of Melbourne, investigating pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction and the mechanisms underlying type 2 diabetes. With extensive experience spanning research, clinical guidelines and national health policy, he continues to contribute to initiatives improving diabetes prevention, management and access to care across Australia. If you enjoyed this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, please follow and leave a review. Your support helps us continue bringing important conversations in wound care to the forefront.  Connect with WoundRescue WoundRescue Instagram: @woundrescueptyltd Facebook: @woundrescue LinkedIn: @woundrescue TikTok: @woundrescue Connect with Learn On The Move Learn On The Move Instagram: @learnonthemove Facebook: @learnonthemove LinkedIn: @learn-on-the-move This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of WoundRescue or Learn on the Move. The discussions in this episode are not intended to replace independent clinical judgement, current professional guidelines, local organisational policies, or advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Healthcare professionals should assess each patient individually and apply the best available evidence, relevant standards and their own professional judgement when making clinical decisions. Patients and members of the public should seek advice from their own healthcare provider regarding their individual circumstances. Information discussed reflects knowledge and evidence available at the time of recording and may change as new evidence emerges.

    Type 2 Diabetes: From Genetics to GLP-1s with Sof Andrikopoulos
  2. Oct 27

    Rethinking Paediatric Wound Care with Joel Mason

    A child's wound may heal, but the experience of treating it can last a lifetime. In this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, Hayley Ryan is joined by Nurse Practitioner Joel Mason to explore the complexities of paediatric wound care. From overlooked device-related injuries and dressing selection to pain, fear and psychological trauma, Joel challenges conventional approaches to treating children. Together, they discuss why children aren't simply small adults and how involving families, adapting clinical care and understanding a child's perspective can make all the difference. About Joel Joel Mason is an experienced Nurse Practitioner with a clinical background spanning paediatric wound care, vascular access, gastroenterology and clinical education. He was the first paediatric nurse to complete a Master's of Wound Care and the first clinician in Australia to achieve CRNI accreditation in vascular access. Currently the Clinical Manager and Lead Clinician of a private medically referred infusion clinic, Joel brings extensive experience as a clinician, educator, researcher and author, with a particular interest in complex wounds, pain management and preventing wound-related complications in children. If you enjoyed this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, please follow and leave a review. Your support helps us continue bringing important conversations in wound care to the forefront.  Connect with WoundRescue WoundRescue Instagram: @woundrescueptyltd Facebook: @woundrescue LinkedIn: @woundrescue TikTok: @woundrescue Connect with Learn On The Move Learn On The Move Instagram: @learnonthemove Facebook: @learnonthemove LinkedIn: @learn-on-the-move This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of WoundRescue or Learn on the Move. The discussions in this episode are not intended to replace independent clinical judgement, current professional guidelines, local organisational policies, or advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Healthcare professionals should assess each patient individually and apply the best available evidence, relevant standards and their own professional judgement when making clinical decisions. Patients and members of the public should seek advice from their own healthcare provider regarding their individual circumstances. Information discussed reflects knowledge and evidence available at the time of recording and may change as new evidence emerges.

    Rethinking Paediatric Wound Care with Joel Mason
  3. Oct 20

    Age Is Not a Diagnosis with Professor Michael Woodward

    In this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, Hayley Ryan is joined by leading geriatrician, Professor Michael Woodward, to challenge common assumptions about wound healing in older adults. Together, they explore the impact of ageing, frailty, dementia, nutrition and medications on wound management, alongside emerging blood tests and treatments that could transform Alzheimer's diagnosis and care. From preventing avoidable wounds to respecting patient autonomy, this conversation is a reminder that effective wound care means treating the whole person, not just the wound. About Michael Professor Michael Woodward is a specialist geriatrician and Head of Aged Care Research and the Memory Clinic at Austin Health in Melbourne. A leading expert in dementia, Alzheimer's disease and geriatric medicine, Professor Woodward has led numerous clinical trials investigating emerging Alzheimer's treatments. He is an Honorary Medical Advisor to Dementia Australia and a former President of the Australian Wound Management Association (now Wounds Australia). In 2016, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his contributions to dementia, geriatric medicine and medical research. If you enjoyed this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, please follow and leave a review. Your support helps us continue bringing important conversations in wound care to the forefront.  Connect with WoundRescue WoundRescue Instagram: @woundrescueptyltd Facebook: @woundrescue LinkedIn: @woundrescue TikTok: @woundrescue Connect with Learn On The Move Learn On The Move Instagram: @learnonthemove Facebook: @learnonthemove LinkedIn: @learn-on-the-move This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of WoundRescue or Learn on the Move. The discussions in this episode are not intended to replace independent clinical judgement, current professional guidelines, local organisational policies, or advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Healthcare professionals should assess each patient individually and apply the best available evidence, relevant standards and their own professional judgement when making clinical decisions. Patients and members of the public should seek advice from their own healthcare provider regarding their individual circumstances. Information discussed reflects knowledge and evidence available at the time of recording and may change as new evidence emerges.

    Age Is Not a Diagnosis with Professor Michael Woodward
  4. Oct 13

    Predicting Healing: Rethinking Venous Leg Ulcer Care with Professor Christina Parker

    In this episode, Hayley is joined by Professor Christina Parker, an experienced registered nurse, researcher and leader of the Wound Research Advancement Group at Queensland University of Technology. Drawing on more than 30 years in healthcare, Christina shares insights from her research into venous leg ulcers, including how clinicians can identify the risk of non-healing earlier, the importance of adequate compression and why factors beyond the wound itself can influence healing. They also explore the Champions for Skin Integrity project, wound care education, caring for people living with dementia, the evolving role of pharmacists and why critical thinking, person-centred care and treating the underlying cause remain fundamental to improving wound outcomes. If you enjoyed this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, please follow and leave a review. Your support helps us continue bringing important conversations in wound care to the forefront.  Connect with WoundRescue WoundRescue Instagram: @woundrescueptyltd Facebook: @woundrescue LinkedIn: @woundrescue TikTok: @woundrescue Connect with Learn On The Move Learn On The Move Instagram: @learnonthemove Facebook: @learnonthemove LinkedIn: @learn-on-the-move This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of WoundRescue or Learn on the Move. The discussions in this episode are not intended to replace independent clinical judgement, current professional guidelines, local organisational policies, or advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Healthcare professionals should assess each patient individually and apply the best available evidence, relevant standards and their own professional judgement when making clinical decisions. Patients and members of the public should seek advice from their own healthcare provider regarding their individual circumstances. Information discussed reflects knowledge and evidence available at the time of recording and may change as new evidence emerges.

    Predicting Healing: Rethinking Venous Leg Ulcer Care with Professor Christina Parker
  5. Oct 6

    Healthcare From Both Sides: Listening, Independence & Lived Experience with Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM

    In this episode, Hayley is joined by Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM, doctor, lawyer, researcher and disability advocate who was named Queensland Australian of the Year in 2021. After a motor vehicle accident during medical school resulted in a cervical spinal cord injury and quadriplegia, Dinesh returned to medicine and became Queensland’s first quadriplegic medical intern. Today, his work spans emergency medicine, spinal cord injury research, advocacy and emerging technologies designed to restore function. Drawing on his unique experience as both a clinician and patient, Dinesh shares a powerful perspective on what truly matters in healthcare. Together, Hayley and Dinesh explore empathy and listening, pressure injury prevention, independence and quality of life, accessibility and disability, as well as the potential of brain-computer interfaces, neurostimulation and other technologies to transform life after spinal cord injury. At the heart of the conversation is a simple message: better healthcare starts with seeing the person in front of us and understanding what matters to them. Resources Mentioned If you enjoyed this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, please follow and leave a review. Your support helps us continue bringing important conversations in wound care to the forefront.  Connect with WoundRescue WoundRescue Instagram: @woundrescueptyltd Facebook: @woundrescue LinkedIn: @woundrescue TikTok: @woundrescue Connect with Learn On The Move Learn On The Move Instagram: @learnonthemove Facebook: @learnonthemove LinkedIn: @learn-on-the-move This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of WoundRescue or Learn on the Move. The discussions in this episode are not intended to replace independent clinical judgement, current professional guidelines, local organisational policies, or advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Healthcare professionals should assess each patient individually and apply the best available evidence, relevant standards and their own professional judgement when making clinical decisions. Patients and members of the public should seek advice from their own healthcare provider regarding their individual circumstances. Information discussed reflects knowledge and evidence available at the time of recording and may change as new evidence emerges.

    Healthcare From Both Sides: Listening, Independence & Lived Experience with Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM
  6. Sep 29

    Pressure Injuries: Prevention Beyond the Mattress with Tracy Nowicki

    In this episode, Hayley is joined by Clinical Nurse Consultant, Tracy Nowicki to unpack why pressure injuries remain such a persistent challenge, from staging and support surface selection to repositioning and individualised care, sharing practical insights clinicians can take straight back to the bedside. With decades of experience in pressure injury prevention and contributions to both Pan Pacific and International Pressure Injury Guidelines, Tracy brings a wealth of expertise to this episode. Resources Mentioned The International Guideline — International Guideline If you enjoyed this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, please follow and leave a review. Your support helps us continue bringing important conversations in wound care to the forefront.  Connect with WoundRescue WoundRescue Instagram: @woundrescueptyltd Facebook: @woundrescue LinkedIn: @woundrescue TikTok: @woundrescue Connect with Learn On The Move Learn On The Move Instagram: @learnonthemove Facebook: @learnonthemove LinkedIn: @learn-on-the-move This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of WoundRescue or Learn on the Move. The discussions in this episode are not intended to replace independent clinical judgement, current professional guidelines, local organisational policies, or advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Healthcare professionals should assess each patient individually and apply the best available evidence, relevant standards and their own professional judgement when making clinical decisions. Patients and members of the public should seek advice from their own healthcare provider regarding their individual circumstances. Information discussed reflects knowledge and evidence available at the time of recording and may change as new evidence emerges.

    Pressure Injuries: Prevention Beyond the Mattress with Tracy Nowicki
  7. Sep 22

    Lower Limb Wounds: Are We Treating the Real Problem? with Dr Micheal Stacey

    Vascular surgeon Dr Michael Stacey joins Hayley to unpack lower limb wounds and why so many still fail to heal. They explore vascular assessment, compression, intervention and why identifying the underlying cause should always come before the dressing.  If you enjoyed this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, please follow and leave a review. Your support helps us continue bringing important conversations in wound care to the forefront.  Connect with WoundRescue WoundRescue Instagram: @woundrescueptyltd Facebook: @woundrescue LinkedIn: @woundrescue TikTok: @woundrescue Connect with Learn On The Move Learn On The Move Instagram: @learnonthemove Facebook: @learnonthemove LinkedIn: @learn-on-the-move This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of WoundRescue or Learn on the Move. The discussions in this episode are not intended to replace independent clinical judgement, current professional guidelines, local organisational policies, or advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Healthcare professionals should assess each patient individually and apply the best available evidence, relevant standards and their own professional judgement when making clinical decisions. Patients and members of the public should seek advice from their own healthcare provider regarding their individual circumstances. Information discussed reflects knowledge and evidence available at the time of recording and may change as new evidence emerges.

    Lower Limb Wounds: Are We Treating the Real Problem? with Dr Micheal Stacey
  8. Sep 15

    What It Really Means to Be a Nurse with Dr Michelle Gunn

    Dr Michelle Gunn, registered nurse, lawyer and Head of Nursing Practice and Regulation at the International Council of Nurses joins Hayley to unpack what it means to be a nurse today. From scope of practice and professional accountability to autonomy, regulation and the future of nursing, they explore the responsibilities and opportunities shaping the profession.  Resources Mentioned Current nursing definitions | ICN - International Council of Nurses Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - Frameworks If you enjoyed this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, please follow and leave a review. Your support helps us continue bringing important conversations in wound care to the forefront.  Connect with WoundRescue WoundRescue Instagram: @woundrescueptyltd Facebook: @woundrescue LinkedIn: @woundrescue TikTok: @woundrescue Connect with Learn On The Move Learn On The Move Instagram: @learnonthemove Facebook: @learnonthemove LinkedIn: @learn-on-the-move This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of WoundRescue or Learn on the Move. The discussions in this episode are not intended to replace independent clinical judgement, current professional guidelines, local organisational policies, or advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Healthcare professionals should assess each patient individually and apply the best available evidence, relevant standards and their own professional judgement when making clinical decisions. Patients and members of the public should seek advice from their own healthcare provider regarding their individual circumstances. Information discussed reflects knowledge and evidence available at the time of recording and may change as new evidence emerges.

    What It Really Means to Be a Nurse with Dr Michelle Gunn

About

Wound Care UnWRapped is our new weekly podcast dedicated to peeling back the layers of wound care and addressing the questions that too often go unspoken. Each episode explores the evidence, the challenges and the uncomfortable truths behind practice, policy, innovation, education and patient experience. We bring together a diverse range of voices from across the field (clinicians, researchers, educators, industry leaders, innovators and policy makers) to facilitate honest, insightful and thought- provoking conversations. Guests share their expertise, experiences and perspectives, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of wound care. Episodes cover a wide spectrum of topics, including patient advocacy, clinical practice, emerging technologies, education and training, economic and policy consideration and more. Our goal is to uncover what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change.

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