News and Events
FWF Research Featured on EBJ Cover
Western Australian paediatric burns research is in the international spotlight, with a landmark study featured on the cover of the June 2026 issue…...
Dr Andrew Stevenson Receives WA Near-Miss Award
The FWF congratulates researcher Dr Andrew Stevenson on receiving a WA Near-Miss Award through the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund....
Support Life-Changing Burn Research this EOFY
Support life-changing burn research and help improve recovery for survivors and families....
American Burn Association Lifetime Achievement Award
Professor Fiona Wood AO has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the ABA....
2026 EMSB Scholarship Recipients Announced
Two recipients announced for scholarships supporting specialist burn care training....
ABC Landline: Burn Survivor Tim Haslam and Wife Sally Share their Story
A powerful reflection on life after burn injury and giving back to support burn research....
Healthcare Professionals Invited to Contribute to a National Burn Recovery Toolkit
Help co-design a national burn recovery toolkit to support patients and families after discharge....
Celebrating Tyler Osborne’s PhD Achievement
A milestone moment for Tyler as he completes his doctoral research into metabolic function after burn injury....
Central Park Plunge 2026
The Fiona Wood Foundation is taking the PLUNGE on Friday, 13th November 2026 (PM), where we challenge you to abseil 130 metres down Central Park Tower in…...
Interview: Dr Lisa Martin Discusses Life After Burn on Health Scene
In this Fremantle Radio interview, host Kerry Scott speaks with Dr Lisa Martin about recovery after burn injury....
A Strong Start for the Farming Collective
The first 30 tonne harvest donation launches the Farming Collective, helping grow support for burn research in WA....
Ember to Empower: Co-designing a One-stop Burn Recovery Toolkit for Burn Survivors
The E2E study invites burn survivors, carers, and health professionals to help co-design a one-stop recovery toolkit....
Ruby’s Perfect Fire Safety Plan
We were delighted to attend the official launch of Ruby’s Perfect Fire Safety Plan by Wendy Rudge at A.H. Bracks Library and Creative…...
Applications Closed for the 2026 Cynthia Banham Burn Injury Research Fellowship
Applications for the 2026 Cynthia Banham Burn Injury Research Fellowship have now closed....
Di Lim Executive Director 2025 End of Year Message
As we head into 2026 I'm feeling energised by how far we have come and excited for what lies ahead....
Prof Fiona Wood’s 2025 End of Year Message
This year has highlighted the strength and unity within our research and clinical teams....
Earl Street Physiotherapy Completes 6-week Challenge in Support of FWF
Based in Narrogin, the Earl Street Physio team led a six-week community movement challenge while raising funds to support FWF....
2025 Holiday Closure
From today, the Foundation will close for the festive period and will return on Monday 5 January 2026....
Make a Splash with FWF at the 2026 Mader Port to Pub
By swimming in support of FWF, participants help turn an iconic challenge into meaningful impact....
2026 Cynthia Banham Burn Injury Research Fellowship
Expressions of Interest are now open for the Cynthia Banham Burn Injury Research Fellowship and will close at 5pm AWST Friday 2 January…...
WA Comprehensive Centre for Childhood Burns
$27 million investment to establish WA Comprehensive Centre for Childhood Burns at Perth Children's Hospital....
Fiona Opens National Archives Exhibition Showcasing Australian Innovation
The National Archives of Australia unveils In Real Life, a showcase of Australian invention, design, and innovation....
The Farming Collective
Collectively, the Growers of WA can turn their harvest into hope for all those impacted by burn injury....
Tim Haslam Features in New DFES Lived Experience Series
DFES launches the Lived Experience Resource Pilot Project, featuring Tim Haslam....
Perth Firefighters Calendar 2026 Launch Night
The 2026 calendar launched with the announcement of $129,000 raised through the 2025 edition....
Central Park Plunge 2025 Wrap Up
Thank you to every plunger, donor, volunteer, and supporter who made this year's Central Park Plunge an incredible success....
Step Into the Earl St Physio 6-Week Challenge
The Earl Street Physio 6-week Challenge starts today, proudly supporting the Foundation. There is still time to join!...
FWF Fires Up the Grill – Safely, of Course
FWF fired up the grill at Bunnings O'Connor raising funds for our student and researcher teams taking on the PLUNGE....
A Special Thank You to Princi Butchers Fremantle
An incredible donation of sausages to support the FWF Bunnings sausage sizzle this Sunday!...
Bendigo Bank is taking the PLUNGE!
An incredible $10,000 donation to support the Foundation and the eight amazing Bendigo Bank team members taking on the plunge....
Double the Teams, Double the Impact: FPA Australia Takes on the Plunge
FPA Australia returns to the Plunge with two teams taking on 33 floors to raise funds and awareness for burn survivors....
Open Access: Phase 1 Trial of PXS-6302 for Mature Scars Published
Phase 1 trial of PXS-6301 for mature scars has been published in Science Translational Medicine. Read the open access article....
Spotlight on the Research Buddy Program
The Research Buddy Program connects burn survivors and families directly with our research team....
National Fire Protection Month Webinar with Dr Angus Barber
Join FPA National Fire Protection Month webinar with Dr Angus Barber for an update on emergency burn care research....
Burn Patient and Carers Advisory Breakfast Event
This special event brought together our burn family to share priorities, experiences, and insights that will guide future research....
September is National Fire Protection Month
September is national Fire Protection Month. Discover how FPA is helping Australians stay fire safe....
In Memoriam: Associate Professor Mark W Fear, PhD (MA, Oxon)
We honour the life and legacy of Dr Mark Fear, a respected scientist, mentor, researcher, and colleague....
Central Park Plunge 2025
Be one of 60 remarkable people to abseil 130 metres in support of the FWF....
Support Life-Changing Research, Care and Recovery
Your donation supports care and research that helps people with burn injuries recover, rebuild and thrive....
Fire Australia 2025 Gala Dinner Charity Raffle
Raising funds for the RPA Australia Scholarship Program....
Burn Injury Biobank Update
An update one our growing burn injury biobank and the next phase of this important research project....
Dr Andrew Stevenson Awarded WANMA Award for Skin Regeneration Research
The WANMA Award supports mid-career researchers like Andy to advance the body of knowledge in burn research....
Inaugural Charity Raffle at Fire Australia Conference and Awards Gala Dinner 2025
Support the FPA Australia Scholarship by donating a raffle prize and help fund future leaders in burn injury research....
Be Part of the EINSTEIN Study this School Holidays
The EINSTEIN Study seeks young people ages 11-15 (no brain injury) for a one-off MRI to study how burns may affect the brain....
Walban Nynoonang Maap Naar Nidjak (Heal Your Skin Burn Here) Portable Devices
The Foundation's Walban Nynoonang Naar Nidjak Project delivers culturally safe burn care resources across WA....
2025 AIM WA International Women’s Day Luncheon
We had a fantastic time at the inaugural event where Fiona and Megan inspired others to #MarchForward with strength and purpose....
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025
The #IWB2025, we celebrate progress while recognising the work still ahead and driving real change....
Celebrating Team Swimmed Alive
The crew took to the South32 Rottnest Channel Swim over the weekend giving it their all and making an impact!...
HBF Run for a Reason 2025 – Join Us!
Lace up and get ready! HBF Run for a Reason is back. Join us in 2025 and choose FWF as your reason....
Team Swimmed Alive Takes on the South32 Rottnest Channel Swim
The countdown is on! This weekend they take on the 19.7km Rottnest Channel Swim pushing their limits in support of FWF....
Fiona’s End of Year Message
Learning never stops and I am proud of our research team who continue to add to the body of knowledge in burns and…...
2024 Mining Emergency Response Competition
Teams showcased their skills in real-world scenarios, raising $42K and promoting safety, learning, and collaboration....
Your Impact Research Celebration
We brought together burn families, collaborators, and supporters to highlight progress in burn research and shared achievements....
Governor-General of Australia Announces Patronage of the Fiona Wood Foundation
Her Excellency visited the Burn Service of WA at Perth Children's Hospital, meeting burn families and the FWF team....
The Darcy Effect
We attended the launch of Fangs on the Farm, an animation teaching first aid to kids in rural communities....
FPA Australia Charity Virtual Golf Competition
Tee off on 29th November for an afternoon of fun, prizes, and friendly competition....
WA Early-Career Child Health Researcher Fellowship
Dr Blair Johnson was awarded a 2024 ECCHR Fellowship to explore links between childhood burns and heart disease....
Central Park Plunge 2024
50 participants, $132,115 raised. Your support creates a ripple effect, transforming lives of burn survivors and their families....
Thank You FWF Community!
Thank you to everyone who supported Emily. Your help provided the consumables needed for her vital research....
Reflecting on Bali
Today marks 22 years since the Bali Bombings, a time when memories remain with us and are held close in our thoughts....
CPP Donation Impact Project Uptake
We have redirected our fundraising efforts to provide essential resources for burn survivors and their families when they need it....
Congratulations Dr Amira!
We are proud to share that Dr Amira Allahham, a valued research team member, has been officially conferred with her PhD....
Michelle, Stars of CAHS Nomination
Michelle was recently nominated for the Stars of CAHS awards for the second quarter of 2024....
2024 WA Science Hall of Fame
Fiona is a 2024 inductee for her lifelong dedication to science and contribution to the WA community....
National Press Club of Australia Address September 3rd
Hear Fiona's vision for making people the heart of Australia's wound care system....
In the News: ENDO Biobank
Discover how the Endometriosis Biobank, inspired by our burn research, is driving transformative change....
Dalkeith Nedlands Bowling Club Speaking Event
Dalkeith Nedlands Bowling Club warmly welcomed the Foundation and Fiona, who was the guest speaker at their breakfast event....
Albany BMP Registrations are Now Open!
Join us for an expert-led, informative session at our upcoming Burn Management Program in Albany....
Really Interesting Women Podcast
New podcast alert! Tune in for an engaging and insightful conversation with Fiona on the RIW podcast....
NBAM WA Campaign Media Event
The Ellenbrook School of Learning welcomed FWF to raise awareness on prevention and burn first aid....
Cynthia Banham Burn Injury Research Fellowship
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 fellowship....
Our 2024 Priority Fundraising Campaigns
Make a difference by supporting Emily's PhD study on smoke inhalation injuries and help us build a data platform....
The Western Australian Bushfire Conference
Ignite Change in 2024: Lead the Future of Fire Protection....
The Einstein Study
We are on the look out for some AWESOME kids to participate in a one-off MRI scan....
First Recipient of the Jo Wheatley PHD Scholarship
PhD student Emily has joined our research team as the inaugural recipient of the Jo Wheatley PhD Scholarship....
Pilbara BMP Workshop
FWF is hosting an expert-led, informative Burn Management Program PD session in the Pilbara....
Neuroplasticity Brian Study – Research Participants Wanted
Can you help? We're urgently seeking un -injured research participants 40+ years....
Children’s Biobank 400 Milestone
We have now engaged 400 children and their families in the Biobank Study....
Move to Improve Program
Inviting children who have experienced a burn injury to join their physical activity initiative....
Thank You to the HBF Runners, Walkers and Wheelers!
Thanks to everyone's efforts we have fully fulfilled the wish lists for the Physio's and OT's at FSH!...
National Burn Awareness Month 2024
June is National Burns Awareness Month, a critical time to raise awareness about burn injury prevention and correct first aid treatments. During the…...
The FWF Receives Donation from WA Growers
We are thrilled to announce that the FWF has been selected as a beneficiary of the HMMS and CBH Group scheme....
2024 FPAA Conference & Awards Gala Dinner
We are proud to partner with FPA Australia and are so grateful for their ongoing support of the Foundation....
Happy 10-Year FWF Anniversary Di!
For the past decade, Di has championed our research and education efforts while ensuring we remain sustainable as a non-profit foundation....
Get Ready for the Central Park Plunge 2024!
We are excited to announce that the Foundation will strap on the harnesses again to participate in CPP 2024!...
HBF Run for a Reason – Participant Highlight
We reached out to Adele to learn about her REASON for taking part this year....
REIMS Project – iKnife Device Arrives!
Fiona is pleased to share some information on the REIMS project with our community its....
Unauthorised Social Media Advertisements
Please be aware of deceptive advertisements that are being shared as sponsored posts....
HBF Run for a Reason
Help us support adult burn patients on their recovery journey, on LEGO brick at a time!...
International Women’s Day 2024
Today on IWD, we embrace the 'Inspire Inclusion' theme and our commitment to empowering women and girls....
Fiona Awarded Honorary Membership
The Rotary Club of Matilda Bay has awarded Fiona an honorary membership....
Freo Fire Services PCH Toy Wish Donation
We are deeply grateful for the incredible support we receive from our partners in the fire protection community. A shining example of generosity…...
Telethon 7 Supports Innovative Study on Mental Health Impacts of Childhood Burns
The second project is 'Understanding the Physiological Impact of Childhood Burn Trauma on the Brain' or the Einstein Study!...
Telethon 7 Set to Fund Two Paediatric Burn Research Projects with the Foundation
The first project is titles, 'Platelet Dysfunction and Cardiovascular Disease Following Paediatric Burns'....
Hi Friends, It’s Di
Celebrating Fiona's AO Award and reflecting on a decade of service and commitment to advancing research at the Foundation....
ALERT: Fraudulent Advertisements on Social Media
The Foundation is aware of unauthorised and misleading advertisements appearing as sponsored content on social media....
Professor Fiona Wood Distinguished with the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
The AO award recognises Fiona's ongoing legacy as a well respected reconstructive surgeon and world-leading burns researcher....
Priority Fundraising Campaign
Expanding our Biobank with a data platform to store and analyse diverse datasets, enhancing research and patient journey studies....
Fiona’s End of Year Message
Fiona reflects on 2023 and the remarkable efforts and achievements from our research and clinical teams....
Seeking Participants for the COCO Kids Study
We are on the lookout for children who are currently in the healing process to join the study....
Dr Andrew Stevenson Awarded Raine Priming Grant
This grant will fund Andrew's innovative study developing next generation cell therapies....
The Next Generation of Researchers
A deep dive into science and research with the Year 6 students at Marmion Primary School....
Jack the Wagtail Challenge 2023
Annual Jack the Wagtail Physical Challenge at Marmion Primary School in support of the Foundation....
Childhood Health and Immunity Post-burn (CHIP): Assessing the Immune Response to Vaccination Following a Burn Injury
Do you know someone aged 11-13 years who might be interested in participating in a research study?...
Helping You and Your Child Animations
The animations are now featured on the ECRU website making them accessible to a broader audience....
Perth Firefighter Calendar
Perth's Bravest Heat up the Court Hotel: 2024 Firefighter Calendar Launch Party....
Meet Paige – An Unstoppable Force!
Paige's remarkable fundraising efforts have reached an astonishing $10,000....
Central Park Plunge 2023: Recognition of Volunteers and Event Support
Expressing our thanks to the dedicated volunteers for the CPP and the generosity of the fFoodies Basket....
Best Research Oral Presentation at 2023 ANZBA ASM
Dr Chris Lewis celebrated his outstanding presentation on Early Laser Intervention on burn-related scarring....
A Central Park Plunge Thank You!
47 courageous participants took park. An incredible $81,888.63 was raised for the Foundation....
South32 Rottnest Channel Swim 2024
Take part in the South32 Rottnest Channel Swim 2024 and choose us as your worthy cause!...
Central Park Plunge – Countdown!
The CPP countdown is on! Fiona sends her thanks to our amazing participants and their supporters with a short video....
Remembering Bali
Today marks 21 years since the Bali Bombings, a day on which the memories of those events remain etched in our hearts....
SWSX Sydney 2023
Fiona will be a guest panelist at SWSX during the 'Inventions of the Century' panel on Friday 16 October 2023....
FWF Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser
The Foundation took over the BBQ at Bunnings O'Connor for an unforgettable fundraising event....
European Burns Association Congress
Our early-career researcher Amira had the opportunity to attend the European Burns Association Congress in September....
Thank You, Protection Engineering
Bayswater Bunnings sizzled, thanks to Protection Engineering's incredible team....
Support FWF and Register for the PLUNGE!
Join Val and her 'can-do' attitude and do the PLUNGE in 2023!...
Under Her Skin Nominated for the Walkley Award
Fiona's biography, Under Her Skin, has just been nominated for the prestigious Walkely Award....
Acute Stress Response to Non-severe Burn Injuries
We are seeking un-injured volunteers to take part in our research project....
Book Week 2023 Wrap-up!
We celebrated Book Week by announcing that every primary school in WA was mailed a Ben and Bella resource pack....
Ben and Bella Resource Packs
We have sent 960 WA primary schools and education services a complimentary Ben and Bella storybook and associated teacher guide....
Children’s Burn Injury Biobank
We have reached another participant milestone with 350 patients and caregivers taking part in the Biobank Study....
Central Park Plunge 2023
Step out of your comfort zone and support our vision of scarless healing by taking THE PLUNGE this October!...
MIT REAP Program Visits Perth
Fiona was thrilled to meet with the cohort and lead an insightful presentation on innovation and its role in burn care....
Adult Burn Patient Community Conversation 2023
We would like to invite adult (18+) burn survivors to take part in a community conversation event at Murdoch University....
WA Near-miss Awards – Ideas Grant Announcement of Recipients
We are thrilled to share that our early career researchers Lucy and Andrew have been announced as grant awardees....
National Burns Awareness Month 2023
NBAM is a month-long campaign raising awareness of burn injury, prevention measures, and burn first aid....
Solaria Scar Cream Trial
The trial has successfully met its primary objective: the scar cream is safe and tolerable....
Ladies Luncheon
Fiona was a guest speaker at the May Perth Ladies Luncheon event, hosted at the beautiful South Perth Yacht Club....
2023 Fire Australia Conference Trade Show Highlights
We have showcased some of Di's time at the event and an exciting announcement about our partnership with FPA....
HBF Run for a Reason – Participant Highlight
We are excited to share that Peter and Simon from GKA Investigations have chosen us as their 'reason'....
Blue Healer Surfing Intervention – Move to Improve Program
The program, is inviting children (and their families) who have suffered a burn injury to participate in the surf program....
3D Scanner Set to Enhance Burn Care
A revolutionary 3D scanner has been purchased that will enhance clinical burn scar management at PCH....
Research Update – Impacts of Chronic Stress on Paediatric Burn Patients and their Parents
Through kind donations we have been able to analyse and measure stress cortisol in 700 hair samples of children and their parents....
FPA Australia – WA Chapter Committee Formed
We are pleased to share that FPA Australia has formed a WA Chapter Committee with leaders from the WA fire protection committee....
Fiona on Skin by Deb Hamm
The Artwork Fiona on Skin by artist Deb Hamm is on its way for consideration in the 2023 Archibald Prize exhibition....
What’s With Women and Fire?
Join us in celebrating this International Women's Day with the fire protection community....
New Appointment to the Fiona Wood Foundation Board
The Foundation welcomes a new appointment to the Board....
Perth Children’s Hospital Surf Program
A new surf program is being offered to children with chronic conditions to improve psychological wellbeing....
Fiona’s End of Year Message
As 2022 draws to a close, Fiona reflects on the events of another year....
New Appointment to the Fiona Wood Foundation Board
The Foundation welcomes a new appointment to the Board....
Marmion Primary School – Jack the Wagtail
The Jack the Wagtail Challenge was another success with a total of $5617.50 raised to support our research efforts....
Playgroup WA’s 50th Birthday Funday
We were thrilled to be invited to attend Playgroup WA's 50th Birthday Funday at Wanneroo Showgrounds....
Research Project – Understanding the Lifelong Impact of Paediatric Burns
Professor Wood and early career post-doctoral, Dr Lucy Barret, have been awarded a grant from the WA Child research Fund....
Remembering Bali
A message from Fiona in acknowledgement of 20th anniversary of the Bali Bombings....
Scar Cream Trial
We are recruiting participants with a visible scar (it doesn't have to be a burn scar) to participate in a scar cream trial....
Shockwaves: The Bali Bombings Podcast
The audio documentary series explores the lives of people in Australia and Bali who are impacted by the Bali Bombings....
In conversation with Professor Fiona Wood on ‘Under Her Skin’
We are proud to share that the best-selling author Sue Williams has written an honest, no-holds-barred account of Fiona's life....
Consumables Fundraising Campaign
The Foundation has launched our latest fundraising campaign to support the cost of consumables in our paediatric research project....
Marmion Primary School are Burnsafe Superheros!
The Year 1/2 class joined Ben and Bella on their adventures....
Healthy Ageing Study – Research Participants Wanted
Help us explore the associations between biological ageing and brain function by participating in the Healthy Ageing Study....
Chevron Australia and The Fiona Wood Foundation Partnership
Chevron Australia has supported the Foundation since 2013, helping improve outcomes for burn patients across WA and beyond....
ASMR Medalist 2022
We are pleased to announce that Professor Wood has been awarded the ASMR Medalist for 2022....
Ben & Bella’s Superheros Storybook Series
The Ben and Bella Burnsafe Superheros Storybook Series has launched and is available for purchase....
In class with…Professor Fiona Wood
We were pleased to participate in the In class with .... series, a program, that promotes STEM education....
2022 Telethon 7 Trust Beneficiaries
We are thrilled to announce that FWF has been included in the 2022 list of beneficiaries....
Big Ideas 2020
ANTSO held their annual 'big ideas' competition aimed at promoting science and innovation in our schools....
Ben and Bella Superheroes Education Program
Ben and Bella take children on a journey to help raise awareness on the prevention and correct first aid for simple burn injuries....
WA Holiday Tips
Whether you're heading up north or down south, we've got some tips on how to stay safe these school holidays....
Clayton Utz Partner Profile
We are excited to announce that Clayton Utz is partnering with the Foundation and is being part of the Change!...
Ben and Bella on the Road
Ben and Bella have been on a road trip across the wheatbelt. Meet the local heroes and places they visited....
New WA Museum
We are so excited to announce that there is a section featuring Professor Wood's innovation in the new WA Museum, Boola Bardip....
Aussie STEM Star Series
Wild Dingo Press are proud to release the first series of Aussie STEM stars, celebrating experts in Science and Technology....
September Researcher Profile
Blair is currently completing his PhD with the Fiona Wood Foundation looking at the impact of burn injury on the immune system....
September Partner Highlight
The Fiona Wood Foundation is proud to partner with Chevron Australia who are supporting a burn prevention and education program....
OT and Lego
Thank you to everyone that donated Lego. The lego is used by our OT's in their hand therapy programs....
More than Skin Deep
We have made great impact with physical scar outcomes for our burn patients. Now, what about the hidden scars?...
10 Years of Data Linkage
Celebrating over 10 years of work in Population Health Data Linkage and Burn Injury Research that has driven a change in our understanding…...












































































































































































