Led by internationally renowned wound expert Professor Kerlyn Carville, our Wound Management Silver Learnings series took place in July and August 2025 across Western Australia and Queensland. 

Expand your knowledge on existing wound care, covering essential techniques and strategies to manage a variety of chronic wounds. 

Professor Kerlyn Carville leads our workshops with support from Silverchain Senior Research Fellow Dr Sharon Boxall, and GP Liaisons Dr Leena Patel and Dr Erin O’Donnell-Taylor. 

Learning outcomes


Those who attended the event were able to: 

  • Utilisea framework fortheassessment of wounds.
  • Identifyofsigns of biofilm/infection.
  • Initiateappropriate woundcare management based on patient,woundand environmental factors.
  • Describe the features ofdifferent typesof lower limb ulcers.
  • Initiateappropriate treatmentbased on the type of ulcer.
  • Identifywhenfurther assessments/investigations may berequired.
  • Demonstrate point of care assessments that can be performed in a primary care setting to aid diagnosis and management.

 
For information on our clinical services, contact us at SCReferrals@silverchain.org.au or call 1300 300 122

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Our next Silver Leanings CPD event
Understanding the Government’s End of Life Pathway
Using a range of case studies, our panel of aged care experts explain the End of Life Pathway, including eligibility requirements, services inclusions, and how the pathway complements existing generalist and specialist Palliative Care services.
Date & Time
  • 5 August 2026
  • 6pm to 7pm AWST/ 8pm to 9pm AEST

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