If you have diabetes and a wound that won't heal, you may be entitled to hospital-quality wound care products at absolutely no cost to you through the Australian Government's Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme.
Read more below to see if you qualify for the scheme and how it works.
If yes, please proceed to the next question. If your answer is "no", then unfortunately you do not qualify. Please speak to your healthcare professional about your wound care options. Mepilex® dressings can be purchased online from Amazon.
If yes, please proceed to the next question. If your answer is "no", then unfortunately you do not qualify. Please speak to your healthcare professional about your wound care options. Mepilex® dressings can be purchased online from Amazon.
If yes, please proceed to the next question. If your answer is "no", then unfortunately you do not qualify. Please speak to your healthcare professional about your wound care options. Mepilex® dressings can be purchased online from Amazon.
If you answered "yes" to the questions above, then you should contact your Healthcare Professional to access the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme. If you answered "no", don't worry, you can still access the Mölnlycke® range of advanced wound care dressings via Amazon.
Ask your GP, podiatrist, or wound care nurse about the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme. They can assess whether your wound and your circumstances make you eligible.
Once you are assessed as eligible, your CWCS trained clinician will enrol you in the scheme through the government portal. You don't need to do this yourself — your healthcare team will handle the paperwork.
Your clinician will select the right Mölnlycke dressings and wound care regimen for your specific wound type. Whether it's a diabetic foot ulcer, leg ulcer or pressure injury, Mölnlycke has a dressing that will suit your wound type. Products are selected to support optimal wound healing.
Your selected wound dressings are delivered directly to your home at no cost to you. No pharmacy trips, no out-of-pocket expenses. You have access to hospital-quality wound care when you need it most. Please seek assistance from your Healthcare Professional and follow the Instructions for Use.
The most common wound type covered under the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme. Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs) look like wounds on the foot or lower leg that won't heal due to diabetes.
Venous Leg Ulcers (VLUs) are open wounds on the lower leg caused by poor blood flow. They are common in older people and requie careful management and specialised care.
Pressure injuries are wounds caused by prolonged pressure, often in people who are less mobile or bedridden. They can become a persistent problem for both the patient and healthcare professionals if not managed appropriately.
Chronic, hard-to-heal wounds that show signs of infection require antimicrobial dressings to help manage bacteria and support healing.
"Removing the cost barrier means patients don't have to choose between wound care and other essentials. That makes a real difference to healing outcomes."
Mölnlycke Clinical Team Australia
Talk to your GP, podiatrist or wound care nurse and ask about the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme — or contact our team and we can connect you with the right support.
