From the Presidents Desk…

This will be a stimulating year for SAWMA members and planning is well underway for interesting topics to further develop knowledge and skills in wound management. SAWMA is very pleased to sponsor our May speaker Mr Geoff Sussman a founding member of AWMA and a member of the scientific organizing committee for the 2nd World Wound Healing Society Congress to be held in Paris in July. Geoff is an excellent presenter and the evening will be informative and stimulating. Please come along and make it a memorable evening. The July meeting will again be a joint meeting with the Association of Stomal Therapy Nurses. More details in the next newsletter. On Saturday 9 October a seminar will be held at the RAH in the Robson Lecture Theatre, Margaret Graham Building. The program is in its final stages and will be sent to you in July with the next newsletter. We have invited 2 speakers from interstate and are negotiating with a speaker from Canada who we were privileged to meet and hear at the recent 5th AWMA conference in Hobart. The title and focus of this seminar is 'Keys to Confidence and Competence in Wound Care'. So please put these dates in your diary and plan to attend. The Registration fee is very affordable.

The AGM was held in February and Janet Vincent was elected Secretary of SAWMA. The committee wishes to express a sincere thank you to Rachel Buder who served on this committee for 4 years. Rachel was always willing to be involved and worked to promote SAWMA and better wound management practices. Thank you Rachel for the valuable contribution that you made to SAWMA. Paul Philcox and Michael Arthur were made life members in recognition of 10 years of continuous service to SAWMA committee. Thank you Paul and Michael, you have worked diligently for SAWMA and we appreciate your efforts and commitment.

The 5th AWMA conference was held in Hobart in March and this was an excellent conference for examining current wound management practices. SA was well represented with over 30 delegates attending. The AWMA AGM was held. I was unsuccessful in the nominated position of vice president however I have accepted the position of AWMA Secretary. Thank you to all who sent proxy forms along. The meeting was the best attended of any thus far.

SAWMA is again offering a research grant of up to $5000.00 for a research proposal that will either enhance management of a person with a wound or will prevent wounds occurring. Closing date 1 August 2004. If you have an idea or are presently conducting research perhaps this grant might assist you in your endevours. Eligibility and research grant information is available from Michael Arthur - SAWMA pager 8378 8884

Once again I wish to remind you all that the SAWMA meetings will be held at the venue of Enterprise House 136 Greenhill Road Unley. This venue has a 130 undercover car park on site, and feedback has been very positive therefore we have booked our meetings for 2004 at this venue again. We welcome your comments on this venue and how SAWMA can meet your wound management learning needs.

I am shortly leaving on a 9-week trip overseas culminating in attendance at the 2nd Wound Healing Congress in Paris. Carol Amos will be acting President during this time. Please do not hesitate to phone either Carol or Paul Philcox if you want to know more about our educational evenings and/or seminar or Michael Arthur for membership matters.

With kind regards
Judith Manning

Education programs offered in South Australia

University of South Australia School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Wound Management Program (9 credit points) Distance education either online or external mode. Commences first Monday of each week as the participant chooses. Credit may be granted on application in the School of Nursing and Midwifery's accredited programs. Cost on application. Enquiries: Tal Ellis Ph 8302 2673

Carmen George. Clinical Nursing Specialist Services. Sessions, study days, mini courses in wound management, all designed to meet the needs of your organisation. Also sessions on stoma care and continence management offered. For more information and costs please contact Carmen George Ph 0414226779.

RDNS. The Education centre, RDNS currently offers two courses in wound management. One is by attendance that offers a certificate or 3 unit credit option within the School of Nursing, Flinders University of South Australia and the other is by distance education, that offers a certificate or 6 credit option. (with School of Nursing and Midwifery FUSA) Ph 8206 0066

RNDS Master Class In Wound Care For information phone 8206 0066

The next mailout is in mid June 2004. Please Note that SAWMA membership is due in January 2004 and an Invoice will be posted to you.

From the Editor
Meeting Suggestions
We are always ready to listen to your suggestions, especially in relation to your educational needs. If you have suggestions, please complete the following slip and either post it to us, or drop it in the suggestion box at the next meeting or speak to a committee member and we will do our best to meet your needs.

Topic Suggestions
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Thanks

This newsletter aims to share information about contemporary issues in wound management. Please submit your contributions, resources, tips, case studies etc and ideas to us. The closing date for the next newsletter is 31 May 2004

Carol Amos Ph 8449 4442 email: cjamos@bigpond.com

Dairy dates
SAWMA meeting dates 2004 at 1900 hours:
Wednesday 19 May 2004 Geoff Sussman
Wednesday 18 August 2004 SAWMA & Stomal Therapy Nurses
Wednesday 17 November 2004 Traumatic Wounds

Venue: Enterprise House, 136 Greenhill Road Unley
" Free undercover parking on site.

Saturday 9 October SAWMA Seminar
Keys to Confidence and Competence in Wound Care
RAH Robson Lecture Theatre Margaret Graham Building

2nd World Wound Healing Society Meeting Paris France 8 -13 July 2004

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Committee members can be contacted by phone, via the mailing address or through a message on the telephone pager 8378 8884