Episode 9 - Love your Skin - preventing and managing wounds

 

In this episode, we explore the vital topic of pressure injuries, commonly known as skin wounds or pressure ulcers. Joining us are two expert guests: Lis Hunter, a clinical nurse specialist with decades of experience in adult and paediatric spinal cord injury, and Kirsty Kinch, a senior occupational therapist with specialist skills in complex seating and wheeled mobility. Together, they provide an in-depth look at what constitutes a skin wound, detailing the various stages of pressure injuries, common causes in children and adolescents and essential daily practices for preventing and detecting early any signs of skin damage.

Join us for an informative discussion that empowers families with knowledge and tools to protect their children’s skin health and well-being while supporting them to ultimately take ownership of their care.

 

Kirsty Kinch 

Kirsty is a highly experienced Senior Occupational Therapist with expertise in paediatric and adult spinal cord injury, complex physical disability and early intervention. She has a particular passion for, and proficiency in, complex assistive technology prescription, pressure injury management and manual handling. Currently, Kirsty is a key member of the NSW Paediatric Spinal Outreach Service, a state-wide initiative funded by the Sydney Children's Hospital Network and hosted by Northcott. 

 

Elisabeth Hunter

Lis is a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist with extensive experience in rehabilitation nursing, primarily focused on adult and paediatric spinal cord injury care. Lis has held the position of Clinical Nurse Educator at dedicated spinal accommodation facilities and honed her rehabilitation skills to a specialist level at a renowned spinal rehabilitation centre in Sydney. Lis is also a valued member of the multidisciplinary NSW Paediatric Spinal Outreach Service. 

Harrison Crisp 

Harrison is an accomplished scholar in Engineering and Computer Sciences at one of the world’s top 20 universities (2025 QS World Rankings), with a strong ambition to make his mark in the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing. Demonstrating outstanding academic excellence, Harrison was named Dux of his school in 2022—a remarkable honour that underscores his resilience and commitment, particularly as some study was completed from an intensive care bed and rehabilitation facility, following a life-altering mountain bike accident when in year 9 that caused a complete quadriplegia. Harrison Crisp - To Uni and Beyond | Australian Sports Foundation (asf.org.au) 

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