The Tasmanian Wound Care Association is committed to promoting wound management in the state of Tasmania.

The Tasmanian Wound Care Association (TWCA) Inc has been active since 1993 and is an incorporated body that is affiliated with the Australian Wound Management Association (AWMA)

The TWCA's philosophy states that all people with or who are likely to develop a wound are entitled to receive personalised care and management that is supported by current validated research. The TWCA is committed to promoting the education of health professionals in the application of evidence based wound management. An annual seminar is held each year to educate health professionals in all areas of wound management. Commencing 2005, TWCA will be conducting educational meetings in all regions across the state.

The Australian Wound Management Association holds bi-annual conferences that are rotated around the States.

The Committee of the TWCA welcomes enquiries regarding education sessions and is also available for wound management information.

Annual subscription to TWCA provides you with

• The AWMA Journal Primary Intention, published in Australia. This dynamic journal has articles on current wound management and research.
• Discounted registration at TWCA and AWMA conferences
• Invitation to state-wide education meetings
• Voting rights at the AGM of AWMA and TWCA

MEMBERSHIP TYPES AND DETAILS

Full Membership $60.00

Open to all persons with a recognised nursing, medical or allied health qualification, interested in wound management, research or teaching of wound management. Eligible to vote in general, special and extraordinary meetings and also able to hold office.

Associate Membership $60.00

Open to all persons who are retired or not actively involved in wound management or who are full-time students and do not have a recognised nursing, medical or allied health qualification. Associate Members are not eligible to hold office or be active members of any committee.

Corporate Membership $100.00 (Trade only)

Any Corporation whose financial basis stems from manufacture, direct wholesale and distribution of any product that may be used in the management of person with a wound. Corporate Members may not hold office, may not vote and may not be a member of a committee.

Research Grant for $10,000 lodged with Clifford Craig Medical Research Trust