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.

Episodes

  1. Jul 21

    It's Not Just a Wound: The Challenges Facing General Practice with Dr Dianne Smith

    In this episode of Wound Care Unwrapped, Hayley Ryan sits down with Dr Dianne Smith to explore the realities of managing chronic wounds in general practice. Together they unpack the challenges GPs face, from Medicare funding and time pressures to education gaps, delayed referrals and fragmented care. They also discuss practical strategies to improve wound assessment, diagnosis and referral pathways, and why prevention and multidisciplinary collaboration are key to better patient 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.

    It's Not Just a Wound: The Challenges Facing General Practice with Dr Dianne Smith
  2. Jul 14

    We're Flying Blind: Australia's Wound Data Crisis With David Clarke

    David Clark has spent decades working across the disability, medical device and healthcare sectors, giving him a unique perspective on the challenges facing wound care in Australia. In this episode, David joins Hayley to explore the commercial realities of wound care, the impact of funding models such as the NDIS, why better data is essential to improving outcomes, and what a coordinated national wound care strategy could look like. Together, they discuss the policy, funding and system-level changes needed to create more equitable and sustainable wound care for the future. 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.

    We're Flying Blind: Australia's Wound Data Crisis With David Clarke
  3. Jul 7

    The Problem with "One-Size-Fits-All" Lymphedema Care: A Patient's Journey to Innovation

    Cheryl Pollock, Founder and CEO of ChezLeon, joins Wound Care UnWRapped to share the personal journey that led her to invent DP-Tx™ (Differential Pressure Therapy). After developing lymphoedema following cervical cancer treatment, Cheryl became frustrated by the limitations of conventional management and set out to create a better solution. The result was a patented technology designed to support lymphatic flow and improve quality of life for people living with lymphoedema. In this episode, Cheryl shares her journey from patient to innovator, the challenges of bringing a medical device to market, and why lived experience has an important role in shaping the future of healthcare. Resources Mentioned Lymphoedema DP-Tx The Australasian Lymphology Association (ALA) 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.

    The Problem with "One-Size-Fits-All" Lymphedema Care: A Patient's Journey to Innovation
  4. Jun 30

    Getting Wound Assessment Right: The Clinical Mistakes Keeping Wounds Open with Kerrie Coleman

    In this episode Hayley Ryan is joined by wound care nurse practitioner Kerrie Coleman to discuss the fundamentals of effective wound management. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Kerrie shares practical insights into wound assessment, dressing selection, common clinical mistakes, the importance of education and how we can challenge ageism to deliver better patient outcomes. Whether you're working in aged care, community nursing or acute care, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply in everyday practice. Resources Mentioned Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards – August 2025 | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Best Practice Guidelines: Wound Management In Diabetic Foot Ulcers Wound hygiene – Wounds International Events – Wound Rescue 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.

    Getting Wound Assessment Right: The Clinical Mistakes Keeping Wounds Open with Kerrie Coleman
  5. Jun 23

    The Implementation Gap: Why Evidence-Based Wound Care Still Isn't Standard Practice with Michelle Barakat-Johnson

    In this episode, Hayley sits down with Professor Michelle Barakat-Johnson, Joint Clinical Professor of Wound Care and Skin Integrity, Director of the Tissue Repair Institute, and Lead for Skin Integrity and Wound Care across Sydney Local Health District and the University of Sydney. Together, they unpack one of wound care’s biggest challenges: closing the gap between evidence and implementation in wound care. They explore why education alone isn’t enough, the barriers preventing evidence-based practice, the role of leadership and decision-making in driving change, and how clinicians can turn knowledge into meaningful improvements in patient outcomes. They also discuss the future of wound care, from implementation science and data-driven improvement to artificial intelligence and the Wound Care Command Centre.  Resources Mentioned Google Scholar 221444_IMBED_Toolkit_DIGITAL_V20.pdf Wound Care Command Centre | Sydney Local Health District 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.

    The Implementation Gap: Why Evidence-Based Wound Care Still Isn't Standard Practice with Michelle Barakat-Johnson
  6. Jun 16

    Who's Accountable? Advocacy, Economics, and the Future of Wound Care in Australia with Jeff Antcliff

    In this episode, Hayley sits down with Jeff Antcliff, CEO of Wounds Australia, for a candid discussion about the state of wound care in Australia. The conversation tackles some of the profession’s toughest questions around funding, education, implementation, advocacy, and the future direction of wound care, while also examining the role of Wounds Australia in driving meaningful change. Resources Mentioned Chronic Wounds Consumables Scheme Wound Aware 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.

    Who's Accountable? Advocacy, Economics, and the Future of Wound Care in Australia with Jeff Antcliff

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.