The Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme
No cost Wound Care consumables for eligible patients
Mölnlycke® is proud to be a part of the CWCS
The Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) is an Australian Government initiative launched in June 2025, designed to reduce the financial burden of chronic wound care by providing fully-funded access to essential wound care products.
As a proud supplier under the scheme, Mölnlycke® offers a trusted range of advanced wound care solutions that are now available at no cost to eligible patients - helping improve outcomes, reduce stress, and support healing in the community.
Learn more about the scheme at health.gov.au
Who qualifies for CWCS?
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Diagnosis
Patient has type 1 or type 2 diabetes and a confirmed hard-to-heal (chronic) wound — such as a diabetic foot ulcer.
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Age threshold
65 years and over for medicare qualified people — or 50 years and over for First Nations people.
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Wound type
Includes diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, pressure injuries and other hard-to-heal wounds — not acute surgical wounds.
Patients are not eligible for this scheme if they receive wound care or funding through:
- the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- the Department of Veterans' Affairs rehabilitation and treatment programs, including Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (RPBS) dressings
- Australian Government-funded residential aged care homes, Home Care Packages or the Community Home Support Program
- public or community wound clinics run by or on behalf of state and territory governments that fund wound care products
- public and private hospitals – including post-operative and outpatient care.
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Information for Healthcare Professionals
If you're a clinician looking to explore the products available through the CWCS, please complete the form below and we’ll be in touch to confirm your eligibility and the next steps
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Information for Patients
Learn more about the scheme, what a diabetic foot ulcer is, the best path for treatment and whether or not your are elible to access free wound care.
