About our team 

 

Melinda Brooks - Owner & Founder

Melinda has worked in wound management for more than 30 years in a variety of settings from the Victorian Adult Burns Unit, to community nursing, research and lecturing in wound care at RMIT, Monash & Latrobe Universities.

Melinda works in private practice as a Nurse Practitioner in wound management, following her endorsement in 2013. Her work is mainly in aged care, community and in private wound clinics, providing consultancy and education. In 2016, Melinda and two colleagues began Wounds R Us – a collaboration which provides wound management education to clinicians around Melbourne.

Melinda has presented at many state and national conferences and thrives on teaching others about the importance of holistic wound management. Melinda is a past member of the Wounds Australia Education Pillar and committee member of the Wounds Australia national conferences in 2016 & 2018. Melinda is credentialled as an Advanced Wound Practitioner by Wounds Australia.

 

Alina Dong - Wound Consultant

Alina is an experienced Registered Nurse with experience in acute care, chronic wound management, and community nursing. 

Alina has successfully completed a Bachelor of Nursing and is currently completing her Master of Wound Care at Monash University.

Alina is a vital part of the Wound Wise team, combining her passion for learning with a heart for healing to help clients achieve better health outcomes every day.

 

Ngoc Ly - Wound Consultant

Ngoc is an experienced Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience in acute care, chronic wound management, and community health services.

Ngoc has successfully completed a Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) along with a Mater of Wound Care.

Ngoc’s dedication, clinical expertise, and patient-centred approach make her a vital asset to the Wound Wise team. Her enthusiasm for learning and drive to achieve excellence ensures every client receives compassionate and effective care.

 

Mei Zeng - Wound Consultant

Mei is an experienced Registered Nurse with over 14 years of expertise in acute care, advanced wound management and lymphoedema care.

She holds a Bachelor of Nursing and a Master of Wound Care from Monash University, as well as certifications in Level 1 & 2 Lymphoedema Management. 

Mei’s dedication, clinical expertise, and patient-centred approach make her an invaluable to Wound Wise

Ally Dent - Operations and Office Manager

Ally is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, majoring in Financial Management, and a diploma in Business.

With over a decade of experience in client-facing roles and more than seven years in office administration, Ally brings a wealth of expertise and a strong commitment to enhancing operations at Wound Wise.

Passionate about the mission to provide care and support to those in need, Ally is focused on driving the company's growth and fostering a culture of compassion and excellence.