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The Foundation is dedicated to the vision of Scarless Healing in mind and body for all burn patients. Thank you for taking the time to visit our page.

In May 2012 the McComb Foundation transitioned to the Fiona Wood Foundation, heralding an exciting new era for this not-for-profit organisation. With this transition, comes the launch of the Scarless Healing Appeal, which we created to support the development of an international Centre of Excellence in Burn Research. The team at the Foundation have been responsible for great discoveries in burns treatment such as the spray on skin- which is now used around the world. The Foundation is taking the treament of burns and scars into the future. The effects of a burn injury devastating and traumatic, and in many cases, last a lifetime. For many, the road to recovery is a long, painful, and emotional one. Our vision is to deliver scarless healing- in mind and body- to all burn injury survivors. With your support, we can ensure that the quality of the scar is worth the pain of survival. Your support helps us continue our work to make scarless healing a reality.

03/11/2026

For Fiona, the pursuit of scarless healing and regeneration continues to drive her research and her determination to improve outcomes for people with burn injuries.

In the latest issue of Surgical News, Fiona reflects on her pioneering work in burn care, the emerging research exploring connections between the skin and brain, and the importance of keeping patients at the centre of scientific innovation.

A wonderful insight into Fiona's thinking and the questions that continue to guide her work.

Read the article: https://bit.ly/4iu3Nmi

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

27/10/2026

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!

Just over two weeks until our incredible Central Park Plungers take on a 130-metre abseil down Perth's iconic Central Park Tower on Friday 13 November, all in support of FWF!

Our plungers are busy rallying support and working towards their $1,100 fundraising targets.

And guess what? There's STILL time to join them!

Feeling daring enough to take on a last-minute challenge? We say YOLO! Grab a friend, rally your crew or go solo and take on 33 floors for a cause worth getting behind.

Register now: https://fiona-wood-foundation.grassrootz.com/central-park-plunge-2026-fiona-wood-foundation

Not quite ready to take the leap? Send us a DM and we'll connect you with a plunger who could use a little extra help reaching their fundraising target!

A huge thank you to everyone taking part and supporting our plungers. We can't wait to cheer everyone on!

27/10/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Melissa Murdoch Burns Nursing Award.

Established in loving memory of Melissa Murdoch, this annual award recognises a Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) nurse who embodies her values of friendship, teamwork, mentorship and clinical excellence.

We invite PCH staff, patients, families and anyone who has experienced or witnessed exceptional nursing care at PCH to nominate a deserving nurse.

The recipient will receive a $500 wellbeing prize, proudly supported by the Fiona Wood Foundation, and recognition on the perpetual plaque at the PCH Burns Clinic.

Nominations close: Monday 2 November 2026 at 5.00 pm.

For more information and to submit a nomination, visit: https://www.fionawoodfoundation.org.au/rsa/melissa-murdoch-burns-nursing-award/

12/10/2026

Today, we pause to remember the events in Bali on 12 October 2002.

We remember the lives lost, those whose lives were forever changed, and the extraordinary care and compassion shown by those who came together to help.

Our thoughts remain with the people, families, friends and communities who continue to carry the memories of that day.

06/10/2026

🩹 The Be Wound Aware Education Series has officially launched!

Developed by Wounds Australia, the new free online series gives consumers, families and carers access to trusted information about wound care, from caring for wounds at home and recognising warning signs to prevention, healthy skin and first aid essentials.

The series was officially launched in Hobart, bringing together Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Rebecca White MP, Senator Carol Brown, Professor Fiona Wood AO, clinicians and community representatives.

Speaking at the launch, Fiona shared:

“Knowledge is power when it comes to chronic wounds, so if we can empower carers and consumers with good, solid evidence that is easily accessible, then why wouldn’t we?”

Providing consumers, families and carers with trusted, evidence-based information is an important part of improving wound care, supporting greater understanding of prevention, early recognition and when to seek care.

🔗 You can learn more and explore the Be Wound Aware Education Series via the link below

05/10/2026

🩹 Wound Awareness Week 2026: the week that was

From 28 September to 4 October, Wound Awareness Week shone a spotlight on chronic wounds and the importance of protecting our skin, recognising wounds early, and knowing when to seek care.

This year’s theme, SOS: Save Our Skin!, encouraged Australians to think differently about the skin that protects us every day.

As a Wound Awareness Week Ambassador, Fiona joined activities across the week, including:

🎓 The launch of the new Be Wound Aware Education Series, providing free wound care education for consumers, families and carers.

💬 A skin tears roundtable, bringing together clinicians, researchers, people with lived experience and policymakers to discuss prevention, education and better wound care.

📣 Conversations focused on one consistent message: knowledge, prevention and early action matter.

Together, these activities reinforced why Wound Awareness Week matters. With more than 450,000 Australians living with chronic wounds, increasing awareness of prevention, early recognition and when to seek care remains important throughout the year.

Watch Fiona’s message and read more about Wound Awareness Week 2026 on the FWF website linked below:

18/09/2026

We need 12 more plungers. Can you help us find them? 🧗

The countdown is on to the Central Park Plunge on Friday 13 November, and we need to rope in 😉 our final 2026 Fiona Wood Foundation crew.

Take on a 130-metre abseil down Central Park Tower while raising funds to support world-leading burns research.

We have 12 spots to fill. Register TODAY as a solo plunger, a team of two or a team of four.

Not able to take the plunge yourself this year? You can still help by sharing this post or tag someone you think might be up for the challenge.

🔗 Register here: https://fiona-wood-foundation.grassrootz.com/central-park-plunge-2026-fiona-wood-foundation/tickets

15/09/2026

Could 2027 be your Port to Pub year?

The 2027 Mader Port to Pub with Hotel Rottnest is on the horizon, with swimmers set to make the crossing from Leighton Beach to Wadjemup/Rottnest Island on Saturday 20 March 2027.

If you have been thinking about taking on the Port to Pub, this could be your year. And if you are planning to be on the start line, we would love you to choose FWF as the charity you fundraise for.

The 19.7km crossing can be completed as a Solo, Duo or in a Team of 3, 4 or 6, while qualified solo swimmers can take on the 25km Ultramarathon.

Whether you are setting yourself a new challenge, bringing together a team or returning to the event, your swim can also help support FWF burns research.

Registration opens on 6 October 2026.

So start the conversation, find your teammates and get ready to take on the 2027 Port to Pub for FWF.

For event information and registration details, visit the Mader Port to Pub with Hotel Rottnest website. https://porttopub.com.au/

To fundraise for FWF, visit our Grassroots Port to Pub fundraising page. https://porttopub27.grassrootz.com/fiona-wood-foundation

10/09/2026

In our work, we have the privilege of meeting some of the most resilient, selfless, kind, giving, caring and passionate people.

None more courageous than burn survivors, their carers and loved ones.

Many who share their stories with us tell us that once the physical scars have healed, the ones you cannot see often take longer.

Because you can be doing well and still have hard days. You can be grateful and still wish some things were different. And you can be the person everyone relies on and still need someone to ask how you are.

It’s a reminder that we can never really know everything someone is carrying simply by looking from the outside.

So on R U OK?Day, take a moment to check in with someone in your world. And if they’re on your mind tomorrow, next week or any day after that, ask again.

Ask R U OK? Any Day.

07/09/2026

“Can we do better?”

It’s a question that has driven Professor Fiona Wood AO throughout her career and sits at the heart of her conversation with Hayley Ryan on Wound Care UnWRapped.

From the experiences that have influenced her work to the ideas still driving burns research forward, this is a conversation worth making time for.

🎧Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/Fiona-on-UnWRapped-Podcast

▶️Watch here: https://www.learn-on-the-move.org/unwrapped-podcast-fiona-wood/

Address

11 Robin Warren Drive, Murdoch WA
Murdoch, WA
6150

Website

http://www.fionawoodfoundation.org.au/

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