If you answered yes to the questions above then you should contact your Healthcare Professional to access the Chronic Wounds Consumables Scheme. If you answered no, don't worry, you can still access the Mölnlycke range of advanced wound care dressings via Amazon.
The Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme
Information for Patients
Advanced wound dressings, delivered to your door.
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.
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Do you qualify to be a part of the scheme?
Answer three quick questions to find out if you or someone you care for may qualify for the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme.
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Do you have a diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes?
If Yes please proceed to the next question. If your answer is no then sadly you don't qualify. Please speak to your healthcare professional about your wound care options.
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Do you have a wound that has been slow to heal — or hasn't improved despite weeks of treatment?
If Yes please proceed to the next question. If your answer is no then sadly you don't qualify. Please speak to your healthcare professional about your wound care options.
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Are you, or the person you are enquiring for over 65 or over 50 (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People only)
If Yes please proceed to the next question. If your answer is no then sadly you don't qualify. Please speak to your healthcare professional about your wound care options.
4 simple steps to take to access the scheme
How it works
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Step 1 — Talk to your doctor or healthcare professional
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.
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Step 2 — Your clinician registers you
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.
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Step 3 — Products are selected for your wound
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 that wound type. Products are chosen based on what will heal your wound in the best possible way, adhereing to the gold standard of wound care healing.
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Step 4 — Products arrive to your door, at no cost to you
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.
What wounds does the scheme cover?
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Diabetic foot ulcers
The most common wound type covered under the Chronic WOund Consumables Scheme. DFU's look like sores on the foot or lower leg that won't heal due to diabetes.
Read more about Diabetic Foot Ulcers here -
Venous leg ulcers
VLU's are open sores on the lower leg caused by poor blood flow. They are common in older people and requie careful management and specialised care.
Read more about VLU's here
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Pressure injuries
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 patient and healthcare professionals if not managed appropriately.
Read more about pressure injuries here -
Infected Wounds
Chronic, hard to heal wounds that show signs of infection require antimicrobial dressings to help manage bacteria and support healing.
Read more about infected wounds here
"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
Ready to find out if you qualify?
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.
