Collection: Wound Care

Basic wound dressings, such asbandaids, island dressings, and non-adherent pads, are designed for everyday cuts, grazes, and minor wounds that are clean and healing well. Advanced dressings, including foam dressings, hydrocolloids, alginates, and silicone products, are used for wounds that are harder to manage: chronic wounds, pressure injuries, post-surgical wounds, or wounds with significant fluid (called exudate). The right dressing depends on the wound type, how much fluidit'sproducing, and where it is on the body. Ifyou'remanaging a wound thatisn'thealing as expected,it'sworth getting advice from a GP, nurse, or wound care specialist before choosing a dressing.

The range covers everyone from individuals doing basic home first aid through to nurses, support workers, and healthcare facilities managing complex wound care. Home carers looking after someone with a chronic wound, diabetic foot ulcer, or pressure injury will find the advanced dressings and irrigation solutions particularly useful. Aged care and disability support providers use this range regularly for daily wound management. Workplaces stocking first aid kits and clinics needing to replenish dressings, tapes, and gauze are also well catered for. Ifyou'renot sure whether a product suits your situation, call our team on 1300 60 44 99 andwe'llpoint you in the right direction.

Start by looking at the wound itself. For a clean, superficial cut or graze, a simple island dressing orbandaidis usually all you need. For a wound with moderate to heavy fluid, a foam or alginate dressing will manage moisture better and reduce the need for frequent changes. For dry or necrotic (dead tissue) wounds, a hydrogel or hydrocolloid can help rehydrate and support natural healing. If the wound shows signs of infection, such as increased redness, warmth, odour, or discharge, stop self-managing and seek medical advice promptly. Your GP or a wound care nurse can recommend the most appropriate dressing based on the wound stage and your specific circumstances.

Most of the products in this range are suitable for use at home, including first aid kits, bandages, basic dressings, wound closure strips, gauze, irrigation solutions, and medical tapes. Many advanced dressings are also straightforward to apply at home onceyou'vereceived guidance from a healthcare professional on what to use and how often to change it. Ifyou'remanaging an ongoing wound at home for yourself or someone you care for, our team is happy to help youidentifythe right products. We ship Australia-wide, so you can get what you need without having to track it down at multiple chemists.

Yes, certain wound care consumables can be funded through the NDIS, particularly for participants managing chronic wounds or skin integrity issues as part of their ongoing care needs. Eligibility depends on your individual plan and whether the items are included under your funded supports. In many cases, wound care products are covered under the Daily Activities support category, but your support coordinator or plan manager will be able to confirmwhat'sapplicable to your plan. Platinum Health Supply is experienced in processing NDIS orders and can assist you in selecting appropriate products. Contact us on 1300 60 44 99 for help.