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.
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 ...
13 Oct 2026
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 e...
6 Oct 2026
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 fu...
29 Sept 2026
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 episo...
22 Sept 2026
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:...
15 Sept 2026
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 Austra...
8 Sept 2026
Understanding the Skin: A Dermatologist’s Perspective with Dr Philip Tong
In this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, Hayley Ryan is joined by consultant dermatologist, CEO and founder of DermScreen, Dr Philip Tong to unpack some of the most commonly misunderstood presentations in skin and wound care. From red legs, rashes and wound swabs to topical steroids, moisturisers and antibiotics, they explore why getting the diagnosis right matters before reaching for treatment. They also challenge skincare myths, revisit some traditional dermatology remedies and explore how ...
1 Sept 2026
Never “Just a Skin Tear”: Rethinking Prevention, Management and Patient Safety with Samantha Holloway
In this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, Hayley Ryan is joined by Samantha Holloway, a registered nurse, educator, researcher, and internationally recognised leader in wound care. Together they unpack why skin tears remain underestimated and what clinicians can do differently. Samantha explores the latest definition and classification of skin tears, the impact of skin frailty across the lifespan, and why patient handling, adhesives and everyday care can contribute to preventable injury. She a...
25 Aug 2026
"Live Well Until You Die": A New Perspective on Palliative Care with Lara McIntyre
In this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, Hayley Ryan sits down with Lara McIntyre, a Nurse Practitioner with more than 36 years of experience, to challenge some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding palliative care. From recognising when palliative care should begin to managing wounds that may never heal, Lara explores what it means to care for the whole person at the end of life. They discuss Kennedy terminal ulcers, advanced care planning, difficult conversations with families and why d...
18 Aug 2026
Spray-On Skin and Beyond: Rethinking What’s Possible in Burn Care with Professor Fiona Wood
In this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, Hayley Ryan sits down with world-renowned burns surgeon, researcher and innovator Professor Fiona Wood to explore a career built around one question: can we do better? Professor Wood reflects on the patients who shaped her career, the preparation and teamwork behind Australia’s response to the 2002 Bali bombings, and the remarkable journey that took spray-on skin from an idea in a laboratory to a point-of-care technology. The conversation also looks be...
11 Aug 2026
When a Wound Isn’t What It Seems: Atypical Wounds with Kirsi Isoherranen
In this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, Hayley sits down with Kirsi Isoherranen, MD, PhD, and specialist in dermatology and allergology, currently serving as the Head Physician at the Wound Healing Centre of Helsinki University Hospital. Together, they unpack the clinical clues that should make clinicians stop and reassess, the importance of biopsy and differential diagnosis, and why conditions such as pyoderma gangrenosum, malignant wounds and Martorell ulcers can be mistaken for more commo...
5 Aug 2026
Nutrition: The Missing Ingredient in Wound Healing with Dr Hailey Donnelly
Could nutrition be the missing ingredient in wound healing? In this episode of Wound Care UnWRapped, Hayley Ryan is joined by Dr. Hailey Donnelly, Accredited Practising Dietitian and postdoctoral researcher at Monash University and the University of Newcastle, to explore the latest evidence on nutrition and wound healing. Together they unpack why protein is only part of the picture, the importance of a food-first approach, and how clinicians can better identify nutritional risk to impro...
28 Jul 2026
The Diabetic Foot in Remission: Why "Healed" Isn't the End Goal With Professor David Armstrong
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 ...
21 Jul 2026
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 y...
14 Jul 2026
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 ...
7 Jul 2026
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, C...
30 Jun 2026
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 adv...
23 Jun 2026
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-base...
16 Jun 2026
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 Ca...
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