Convatec is proud to support the CWCS Scheme

New Australian government initiative gives eligible patients access to fully subsidised wound care products, empowering your practice

Convatec CWCS-listed products

Convatec is a proud supporter of the Chronic Wounds Consumables Scheme. The online ordering portal features several of our advanced wound care products, which are designed to support optimal healing and to improve your patients’ quality of life.

What is the CWCS, and how can it help you and your patients?

Chronic wounds have a huge impact on your patients’ quality of life, both emotionally and financially. They also require longterm care, which is a significant burden on our healthcare system. The Australian Government’s Chronic Wounds Consumables Scheme (CWCS) has been created to support patients with diabetes who have chronic wounds. The scheme will cover the full cost of vital wound products such as bandages, dressings and adhesives for eligible patients and health professionals.

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Patient eligibility

The Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) covers the cost of wound products for people who have diabetes and a chronic wound, and who are aged 65 and over, or are First Nations people aged 50 and over.

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Non-eligibility

Patients are not eligible for the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) if they already receive wound care or funding via other initiatives, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

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Healthcare professional eligibility

Healthcare professionals are eligible for the scheme if they are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners, medical practitioners in a primary care setting, including general practitioners, registered nurses, nurse practitioners or podiatrists. Eligible Healthcare professionals must complete specialised CWCS training to use the online ordering portal.

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