Red Legs: Is it Cellulitis?

Join us for Red Legs: Is It Cellulitis? on Thursday, 29 October 2026. This evening education event will bring together clinicians with expertise in infectious diseases and wound care to explore the assessment and management of the red, swollen lower limb.

Hear from experts in infectious diseases and wound care as they explore the assessment and management of the red, swollen lower limb. Through practical clinical insights and real-world case discussions, discover how to recognise cellulitis, identify common mimics and support effective management and prevention.

Topics will include: 

• Differentiating red legs vs cellulitis, diagnostic processes, hospitalisation requirements (or not), referral process for recurrent cellulitis
• Red Legs: Is it Cellulitis? - A dermatologist's perspective on assessing the red leg and recognising conditions that can mimic cellulitis
• Inflammation management, restorative skin care, wound and blister management
• The role of compression (prevention and management) and preventative skin care

Hear from leading experts including:

• Dr Satwik Motaganahalli, Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship physician, Austin Health
• Dr Louise Sayers, Senior Dermatology Registrar, Austin Health
• Greer Hosking, Wound CNC, Austin Health
• Maree O'Conner, Lymphoedema Practitioner, Lymphoedema Education Solutions

Details:

• Certificates of attendance will be issued for those who attend, equivalent to 3 hours of CPD
• Light supper and refreshments provided
• Registrations for this event will close on Tuesday 27 October at 5pm, unless sold out prior

Cost:

• Members: $29
• Non-members: $59
• Students: $19

Parking information:

Public parking available, enter via Studley Road or Burgundy Road

• Cost: $18.10 for 3 hours
• Some street parking is available in the surrounding streets

https://www.austin.org.au/austin-hospital-parking/