Burns Management Program
Managing burn injuries in Western Australia comes with distinct challenges across a vast state spanning 2.55 million square kilometres. Healthcare professionals, paramedics and volunteer first responders in rural and remote regions are often required to make complex decisions on their own, without immediate access to specialist support. In these situations, their knowledge and confidence directly influence patient outcomes.
The Burns Management Programme (BMP) strengthens these communities by providing essential skills and practical knowledge for managing burn injuries in geographically isolated settings. This fully subsidised training is available to eligible healthcare professionals, paramedics and volunteer first responders and delivers comprehensive education across the full pathway of burn care, from the initial response through to long-term rehabilitation.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Burns Management Programme!
In 2025, our team travelled to Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Geraldton, finishing the year in Albany this October. It has been a privilege to work alongside regional clinicians, first responders, health workers and community members who are committed to improving burn care in their local areas.
We appreciate the time participants invested in building their skills and strengthening the support available to burn patients and their families throughout the recovery journey.
The Burns Management Programme reflects our pillar of Impactful Education. Through our education initiatives, we aim to equip healthcare professionals, patients, the industry workforce and the broader community with practical knowledge to prevent burns, understand first aid, and manage and treat burn injuries. This work contributes to better outcomes for anyone who may experience a burn injury.
Information about the 2026 programme will be shared next year. To stay updated on upcoming training and other education opportunities, follow us on Instagram & Facebook. We look forward to building on this work and continuing to empower communities through prevention and education.
1. Registration
To secure your place, please complete the online registration form for your selected workshop. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
2. Acknowledgement
Once your registration has been submitted, you will receive an acknowledgement email from the Fiona Wood Foundation within one to two weeks confirming your place in the workshop.
3. Workshop Details
Final session details will be emailed to you one to two weeks prior to the workshop. This will include:
Confirmed venue location
Start and finish times (this is a full-day, face-to-face session; start time to be confirmed)
Other relevant information (e.g. parking, what to bring)
Instructions on how to notify us if you are unable to attend
Please note: This session is not catered. Please bring your own lunch and snacks.
4. Participation Requirements
This training is fully subsidised, with no cost to participants. To support continuous improvement of the program, participants are asked to complete:
A short pre-workshop knowledge assessment
A post-workshop knowledge assessment
A brief evaluation survey after the session
5. If You Can No Longer Attend
If you are unable to attend, please contact gabrielle@fionawoodfoundation.org.au as soon as possible. Closer to the workshop date, the booking form will also include an option to indicate if you are no longer able to participate.
6. Certificate of Completion
Participants who attend the full session and complete the required components will receive a Certificate of Completion via email within two weeks of the workshop, issued by the Fiona Wood Foundation.
Please note: The number of Continuing Professional Development hours recognised may vary depending on your profession and how the training aligns with your scope of practice and learning objectives.
Course Content:
- Pre-transfer management and stabilisation
- Minor burn managed locally with Burns Telehealth support
- Surgical management of burns
- Post-discharge rehabilitation and wound management at regional centres
- Burns prevention and first aid
- Airway and inhalation injury
- Circulation and fluid resuscitation
- Burn wound assessment, management and dressings
- Chemical and electrical burns, major burns
- Burns scarring and scar management
- Pain and itch in burn patients
- Psychosocial aspects of burn care
This program supports those who work in roles such as:
- Remote area nurses and practitioners
- Paramedics and emergency responders
- Volunteer first responders
- Regional hospital staff
- Indigenous healthcare workers
- General practitioners
- Emergency department teams
By fostering excellence in burn care education, we're building a strong network of skilled practitioners throughout Western Australia's remote and rural regions. Our program integrates both clinical expertise and practitioner resilience, ensuring healthcare providers can deliver optimal burn care with confidence, regardless of their location.
If you would like to receive updates about upcoming Burns Management Program regional training workshops in other locations, you can stay connected with us by following us on Instagram | Facebook or via the contact form on the FWF website asking to receive our Impact Newsletter.
We also offer tailored training for organisations, health services, and corporate groups. If you are interested in facilitating a session for your team, please contact Di diane@fionawoodfoundation.org.au to discuss your training needs.
Trainer travel forms must be submitted at least one month before the scheduled workshop arrival date. All relevant details, including an emergency contact, must be provided in full. A new travel form is required for each workshop engagement, regardless of any previous submissions.
BMP Trainer Travel – Air
Use this form if you need flights booked to attend a workshop. This captures your travel details so flights can be arranged. CLICK HERE
BMP Trainer Travel Notification – Vehicle
Please use this form if you plan to drive (as a driver or passenger) to the workshop destination. CLICK HERE
BMP Trainer Travel – Mileage
Use this form after travel if you were the driver and wish to claim mileage. This log records odometer readings for work-related travel only, ensuring compliance with ATO reimbursement requirements. Personal travel must not be included. CLICK HERE
Emergency contact
Diane Lim, Executive Director, Fundraising and Relationships Manager
M 0423 066 904 | E diane@fionawoodfoundation.org.au