New Chronic Wounds Consumables Scheme coming soon
5 May 2025
The new Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) is coming soon. The original go-live date of 1 May 2025 has been impacted by the timing of the Federal election. As a result, the Department is now operating in accordance with the Caretaker Conventions which has affected some implementation activities.
The APodA will keep podiatrists updated as soon as the revised CWCS go-live date is confirmed.
The new CWCS will cover the cost of wound consumable products such as bandages, dressings and adhesives for people aged 65 and over or First Nations people aged 50 and over with diabetes and a chronic wound.
The only healthcare practitioners eligible for the new scheme are:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners
- general practitioners
- nurses (registered and nurse practitioners)
- podiatrists 🎉
How the scheme works for eligible podiatrists
- After assessing eligible patients' wounds you can order the required wound care products through the online consumable ordering portal.
- You can choose from various wound care products listed on the portal.
- The wound care products will be delivered to your patient’s home or office, at no cost.
More information on how to become an eligible podiatrist will be released soon. Watch this space!
The CWCS is a game changer for both you and your patients, making chronic wound care more accessible than ever and improving patient outcomes.
