The inaugural meeting of SAWMA was held in late 1991 and the first election of committee members held in February 1992. Since that time there have been many committee members who all have made valuable contributions to building and developing the association. SAWMA sincerely thanks all past and present committee members for the selfless giving of their time, knowledge and commitment.

The Office Bearers provide vital support the committee and general membership. Positions are: Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Membership Officer. Each Office Bearer has designated responsibilities to ensure the smooth running of the association and its activities. SAWMA greatly appreciates the significant time and effort contributed by the Office Bearers throughout the history of SAMWA.

Two other key positions on the SAWMA committee are the newsletter editor and representative to the committee of the Australian Wound Management Association (AWMA). These roles ensure that information and contemporary issues are communicated at a state level - to the membership of SAWMA and at a national level – to AWMA. SAWMA values the considerable contribution made by its members who have fulfilled these roles.

A key position within the committee is the President. The President of SAWMA has a pivotal role in providing leadership and vision to the committee and the association. SAWMA acknowledges the contribution of the Presidents and extends them sincere gratitude for their dedication and guidance.

I regularly provide wound management education to nurses of all levels in a variety of settings. I have published locally and nationally and presented at conferences and seminars. I am the current Vice-President of AWMA and am active on a number of AWMA sub-committees.

Discipline: Nursing
I cut my professional teeth in acute care nursing, having worked in General Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Respiratory Medicine prior to finding my place in Hyperbaric Medicine (Royal Adelaide Hospital), where I have fostered a keen interest in managing wounds, with a focus on complex chronic wounds. Along the way to my current position as Associate Clinical Services Consultant (Clinical Nurse in the old money) I have dabbled in Intensive Care, Occupational Health and Safety and teaching and training.

I have completed my Masters of Nursing Science – Nurse Practitioner. I also hold a bachelor of Nursing Science and a Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management. In addition to my academic qualifications I am also a Clinical Lecturer in Hyperbaric Nursing Science for the University of Adelaide, where I co-ordinate the Graduate Certificate of Hyperbaric Nursing Science. My teaching responsibilities also extend to a variety of nursing diploma’s and undergraduate courses, including Orthopaedic Nursing, Acute Care and Burns Nursing. I also coordinate training curricula for the Hyperbaric Technicians and Nurses Association.

In June 2010 I was authorised by the South Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (now AHPRA) as a Nurse Practioner Wound Management. I am currently attempting to establish the Wound Management Nurse Practitioner Role at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH). I am the current chairperson for the RAH Wound Management Interest Group – a multidisciplinary committee focused on standardising and improving wound management throughout the hospital.

Discipline: Nursing
I trained at the Adelaide Children’s Hospital and then went on to do midwifery at the Queen Victoria Hospital. I have previously worked as an Occupational Health and Safety Nurse for a large manufacturing company. I spent twelve months working for a group of Dermatologists which gave me not only vast experience but also a keen interest in wound management. In 1995 I completed my Bachelor of Nursing at Flinders University. I am presently working at the Royal Adelaide Hospital as a Clinical Nurse in the Outpatients Department. One of our many specialities is Dermatology and where there are Outpatient clinics, Day Surgery and a Day Unit to manage the many different skin conditions. I have also spent two days a week for the past two years in Research. I have always had an interest in wound management and joined the SAWMA in 2003. I have found this to be invaluable for education and networking.

Discipline: Nursing

I have recently been appointed to a new position created within Fullarton Lutheran Homes as their Complex Health Nurse. Fullarton Lutheran Homes is a proactive aged care facility promoting a better lifestyle for their residents. I manage all complex wounds and stomal therapy issues, whilst offering adjunct therapy in relation to providing improved pain management.

I represent AWMA(SA) on the Department of Health Pressure Ulcer Working Party.

My background has mainly been Burns and Plastic surgery. I have worked in Scotland, England, Canada, Middle East and New Zealand. I have found wound management very challenging and it has been very interesting to experience each countries approach to it. I hold the Post-Graduate Certificate in Stomal Therapy and the ENB Certificate in Burns and Plastic Surgical Nursing from the U.K.

My nursing career began in the 1980’s at The Queen Elizabeth hospital. After a long period of time nursing and raising a family I found myself back nursing at TQEH in the late 1990's. I began to develop a passion for wound management and transferred across to the Royal Adelaide Hospital in 2001 to work on the Vascular Surgery unit. I am currently an Associate Clinical Service Co-ordinator on ward A7 where I provide wound management education and support to other staff on the ward and often throughout the hospital. I have had the opportunity of working closely with the committee of the South Australian Society for Vascular Nursing, having been a previous Treasurer and Chairperson. I completed my Masters degree in Nursing - Management, in 2001 through Flinders University, and have been a Clinical Tutor with the University of Adelaide for their undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing program.

Discipline: Podiatry
I have worked at Flinders Medical Centre (FMC) since 2002 as the Manager of Podiatry services. The Podiatry Department at FMC specialises in wound and high risk management of the lower limb and works within a multi-disciplinary framework.

Since my graduation in 1992 my role in Podiatry has involved working in rural settings through the states Mid - North and the Murray Mallee regions. This incorporated a broad scope of service provision including wound management to isolated rural communities.

I have an avid interest in wound management and working towards raising the profile of podiatry intervention and scope of practice.

I began nursing in 2004 as an Enrolled Nurse at the Repatriation General Hospital in an acute Medical Ward. I currently work at Flinders Medical Centre (FMC), in an Emergency Surgical Ward across all surgical areas. I am a member of the FMC Wound Care Advisory Group and am actively involved in wound management on the ward.
In 2010 I completed the Advanced Diploma for Enrolled Nurses and the Wound Management Program at FMC.

Previous to nursing I worked for Sports Medicine Australia, SA Branch as a Sports Trainer and Educator. I had a particular interest in skin injures for athletes and sports participation. Over my years as a sports trainer I worked with athletes from all levels from social sport, to Olympic and professional athletes and the Tour Down Under. Acute sporting wounds, dealing with the “blood rule” and continued participation sparked my interest in wound management and continuing my education.

Discipline: Nursing
My interest in wound management dates back to 1986, when I worked on the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Unit at the RAH. After completing the English Nursing Board’s course in Burns & Plastic Surgery Nursing in the UK, I worked in that specialty until moving into Rehabilitation Nursing. I am currently CSC of the Orthopaedic, Amputee & Burns Rehabilitation Unit at the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre. An active member of SAWMA, I was Treasurer for many years, & was honoured with Life Membership in 2004. I was the SAWMA State Representative on the AWMA National Committee from 2002-2006, the AWMA National Membership Secretary from 2006 - 2010 and am currently the SAWMA State Representative on the AWMA national committee. My legal background enabled me to oversee the revision of the Constitutions for both AWMA and SAWMA.

Ms Rosa Stewart

Discipline: Nursing
I trained as an enrolled nurse at Flinders Medical Centre in 1981. I have worked in many different areas since then including:
- Clinic 275 sexual health
- Australin Red Cross Blood Service
- Royal Adelaide Hospital Dermatology Department, primarily in the Dermatology
Day Unit (current).
I became a member of SAWMA in 2007; I was inspired by Margi Moncrieff. She made me realise that I could make a difference to the outcome of patient wounds. I have found the education evenings informative and interesting, which then moved me to become a committee member.