Who We Are
Our purpose, history, and the standards that guide our work in wound care across Aotearoa.
The Aim of the Society is to improve outcomes and quality of life for people with wound and skin integrity problems, by promoting and encouraging best practice in wound prevention and management across all healthcare settings.
The Society will achieve this by, but is not limited to:
- a) serving as a recognised voice at international, national and local levels on issues related to wound healing and skin integrity.
- b) advancing education on wound care and skin integrity at international, national and local levels.
- c) supporting members' education and professional development through scholarships.
- d) encouraging innovation in wound management by awarding research grants.
- e) establishing advisory groups and collaborating with key stakeholders.
- f) maintaining the NZWCS website as a hub for education and resources for both healthcare professionals and the public.
- g) sharing information and newsletters with members.
- h) participating in relevant national and international forums and contributing to guideline development.
NZWCS Structure
Administration
- Administrator
- Education Coordinator
Governance
- President
- Treasurer
- Vice President
- 13 Regional Members + Podiatry Representation
Project Groups
- Wound Awareness Week
Area Coordinators
- 1 Northland
- 2 Auckland
- 3 Waikato
- 4 Lakes
- 5 Bay of Plenty
- 6 Manawātu/Whanganui
- 7 Taranaki
- 8 Wellington
- 9 Nelson/Marlborough
- 10 Canterbury
- 11 Otago
- 12 Southland
- 13 Hawke's Bay
FGG — Financial Governance Group
Advisory Groups
- PIAG — STOP PI, Guidelines, Pressure Injury Symposium
- LUAG — Guidelines, Website
- EAG — Tissue Issue, Awards, Scholarships & Grants
Note: The NZWCS Conference is a separate entity.
Branches
We have thirteen branches or areas. All areas have an Area Coordinator and a National Committee member. The Area Coordinator is responsible for coordinating meetings and seminars for the local members, while the National Committee member represents each branch at a national level. In some areas, these duties are undertaken by the same volunteer. If you wish to contact your local area coordinator, please email the administrator using the contact form on this website.
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