UnWRapped

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 Pacif...

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 conversat...

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 nursi...

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....

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,...

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 discu...

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-...

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...

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 importan...

Professor David Armstrong joins Hayley Ryan on Wound Care UnWRapped to discuss why the future of wound care isn't just about healing, it's about preventing recurrence, embracing innovation and changing the way we think about diabetic foot disease. This conversation explores the concept of wound remission, the role of artificial intelligence in clinical practice, and why preventing amputa...

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 pathwa...

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...

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 suppor...

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&ap...

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 i...

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...