ALPS and Wounds Australia Partner to Transform Diabetic Foot Care and Limb Preservation

12. June 2025

California, June 12, 2025. The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) is proud to announce a new affiliation and partnership with Wounds Australia. 

ALPS and Wounds Australia will collaborate to strengthen wound prevention and management, reduce avoidable amputations and improve outcomes through shared education, advocacy and the exchange of clinical knowledge. The partnership reflects a mutual commitment to improving patient outcomes by raising awareness of best-practice wound care and supporting both clinician and consumer education.

Wounds Australia CEO Jeff Antcliff said Wounds Australia is proud to align with ALPS, a respected multidisciplinary organisation working to eliminate preventable amputations.

“Together, we aim to strengthen clinical knowledge and support earlier intervention through collaborative action,” said Mr Antcliff.

ALPS CEO Georgia Krehbiel also acknowledged our shared commitment to reducing preventable amputations and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care and education.

“We are delighted to be affiliated with the like-minded Wounds Australia,” Ms Krehbiel said. “By working together, we can amplify our impact and help build a global standard for wound prevention and limb preservation.”

Affiliation Goals

The affiliation will focus on:

  • Raising awareness of each organisation across both memberships

  • Sharing educational resources and practice knowledge

  • Supporting joint efforts in education, research, implementation and advocacy

  • Promoting awareness of wound prevention, early recognition and the importance of seeking timely care


What This Means for Members

As part of the affiliation:

  • ALPS members will receive Wounds Australia member pricing for the biennial Wounds Australia Conference

  • One ALPS representative will receive complimentary registration to the Wounds Australia Conference

  • Wounds Australia members will receive ALPS member pricing for ALPS’s annual flagship event, the Diabetic Foot Conference (DFCon)

  • Ongoing collaboration between the organisations will include knowledge sharing, expert sourcing and resource development

ALPS Affiliation

This affiliation is part of ALPS’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships and providing members with greater access to global best practice in wound prevention, care and limb preservation. Learn more about ALPS initiatives and partnerships supporting people living with or at risk of limb loss: https://limbpreservationsociety.org

About the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS): Founded in 2021, ALPS is dedicated to advancing the field of limb preservation by fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals. Through education, advocacy, and research, ALPS aims to reduce the incidence of preventable amputations and improve the quality of life for patients worldwide. For more information about the American Limb Preservation Society and its mission, please visit https://limbpreservationsociety.org/.

 

 

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