Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control
@acipc
ACIPC is the peak body for infection prevention and control professionals (ICPs) in the region. The College was established to promote the profession and support its members.
Pacific Region members reminder – apply now for an ACIPC International Conference scholarship! Applications close at 8:00am AEST on Monday, 10th August 2026. Full criteria here: https://www.acipc.org.au/awards-scholarship/acipc-international-conference-scholarship-pacific-region/
We thank our 2026 Silver Conference Sponsor, Tristel The support of sponsors plays a pivotal role in fostering an enriching environment for knowledge exchange and networking at the conference. Find out more about Tristel here: https://tristel.com/au-en/ #Tristel #ACIPC26 #IPC
Join the Acute Prehospital IPC SIG August meeting 📅Wednesday 5 August 2026 ⏱️12PM AEST. Free online via Teams. Speakers ✅Dr. Angela Martin, PhD, FACPara ✅Jemma Shirra-Gibb ✅Sara Priest 🔗 register: https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/sig-ap-ipc
Join our free Paediatric SIG meeting online, Tues 28 July, 2pm AEST. 'Safer Together' – shared equipment safety & engaging IPC education, with speakers Georgie Kakoulis & Stephanie Wilcox. Q&A to follow. Register: https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/sig-paediatric/Site/Register
We're inviting IPC professionals to take part in a research project with @UQ_News to build national consensus on HAI surveillance criteria for Australian acute care. Two short surveys, results shared at #ACIPC26. Read more: https://www.acipc.org.au/national-hai-surveillance-research-project/
Don't miss out - apply now for a 2036 ACIPC Research Grant! Apply for our: ✅ Early Career Research Grant ✅ Seed Grant ✅ Sustainability in IPC Research Grant ⏰ Deadlines: 17 Aug & 18 Sep 2026 🔗👉 https://www.acipc.org.au/research/research-grants/ #IPC #ResearchGrants #InfectionPrevention
Registration now open! Join us 8–11 Nov 2026 at Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre or online. Connect with IPC experts, peers & suppliers across Australasia. Early bird ends 1 Oct: https://acipcconference.com.au/registration/ #ACIPC26 #IPC #ExperienceGoldCoast
We thank our 2026 Silver Conference Sponsor, Ecolab The support of sponsors plays a pivotal role in fostering an enriching environment for knowledge exchange and networking at the conference. Find out more about Ecolab here: https://healthcare-au.ecolab.com/ #Ecolab #ACIPC26 #IPC
Are you involved in testing for HIV & hepatitis? Our next Blood Borne Virus Testing Course starts 4 September 2026. This course is suitable for healthcare practitioners who perform testing in all healthcare settings Cost: $350 Book here: https://tinyurl.com/3m346tbx
Join the VET SIG online meeting – Tue 21 July, 6:30pm AEST (Teams). Topic: Reflections from Veterinary to Human Nursing, with guest speaker Ursula Howarth (CNC, Queensland Health). Plus reprocessing FAQs & resources. Register: https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/sig-vet/Site/Register
New resources now available in our Aged Care IPC Training Hub! Take a look at our Bare Below the Elbows Toolkit, joining our Waste Management Toolkit in a growing library of ready-made IPC teaching resources for the aged care sector. 🔗https://www.acipc.org.au/aged.../aged-care-ipc-training-hub/
NCAS July webinar Local to Global AMS 📅 Wednesday 15 July 2026 ⏱️8.30AM AEST Host: Ron Cheah AMS at a Tertiary-care Hospital: Issues, Constraints and the Road to Success Data Driven Change: Revolutionising AMS in Bhutan through NAPS-NCAS Register: https://www.ncas-australia.org/seminar-series #AMS
Join us for the July Webinar - Risk management - aged care hierarchy of controls Presenter: Carrie Spinks To register for this free webinar, please click the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zePbuBo7QIO92_D_Gj4oeg
Are you an IPC Lead or Facility Manager in residential aged care? The University of Sydney's Aged Care IPC Project wants your input to help set national standards and support IPC Leads in the sector. Find out more & take part: https://tinyurl.com/yy8awdcy
VIC SIG Meeting | Fri 17 July, 8–9am AEST Topic: Learnings from a potential Ebola case presenting to Monash Medical Centre In-person (Clayton) + online via Teams | Free for ACIPC members only Register 👇 https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/vic-sig/Site/Register
July lunch and learn webinar - Wed 22 July. 1PM AEST. Topic: Isolation is a 'RIOT' Join us to hear about the implementation of a risk based scoring tool to determine isolation requirements of patients with known multi-resistant organisms. Register here: tinyurl.com/4zxu9fkj
Our June newsletter is now available. Don't miss out on this month's edition of IPC News. #IPC #InfectionPreventionAndControl #ACIPC #IPCNews https://www.acipc.org.au/ipc-news/
Applications for the 2026 ACIPC Mentoring Program close on 5 July! Free for financial members, the program pairs mentees with experienced IPC practitioners — with exciting new features for 2026! Register now: https://acipc.aomapps.au/acipc-mentoring-program-2026 #ACIPC #IPC #Mentoring
Book now for our July 2026 Short Course (8 weeks) in IPC in Aged Care Settings Next course commences 31 July 2026. This self-paced course covers fundamental IPC principles for Aged Care settings, particularly Residential & Home Care. Cost: $500 Book here: https://tinyurl.com/29p9yuvk
You are warmly invited to attend the July VASIG meeting. Tuesday 14 July 2026 2PM AEST Speakers: 🎤Ms Melanie Trainor 🎤Professor Claire Rickard 🎤Dr Josie Lovegrove To register for the July meeting, please click the following link: https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/sig-va.
Keynote speakers announced! Prof Brett Mitchell AM and Prof Monika Pogorzelska-Maziarz bring global IPC expertise to the 2026 ACIPC International Conference (Gold Coast, 8–11 November). Early-bird registration now open 🔗 acipcconference.com.au/registration/ #IPC
Australia's first detection of H5 bird flu (HPAI) has been confirmed in a wild seabird in WA. No detections in poultry; public health risk remains low. See sick/dead birds? Avoid contact, record what you see, report to 1800 675 888. 🔗Info: https://tinyurl.com/bdzj7tbb
ACIPC thank our 2026 Silver Conference Sponsor, Nanosonics The support of sponsors plays a pivotal role in fostering an enriching environment for knowledge exchange and networking at the conference. Find out more about Nanosonics here: https://www.nanosonics.com.au/ #ACIPC26 #Nanosonics
Congratulations to ACIPC Board Director Dr Kathy Dempsey AM for recognition in the King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to IPC, to patient safety, and to clinical governance. Well done Kathy!
Joining us for ACIPC26? Turn your trip into a Gold Coast adventure! Whether you’re an adventurer, foodie, or nature lover, the Gold Coast offers an unforgettable experience worth extending your stay. Click here for more information https://acipcconference.com.au/gold-coast/ #ExperienceGoldCoast
Conference Scholarships are now open! Support is available for financial members to attend ACIPC2026, Gold Coast, 8–11 November. Scholarships: ✅ Pacific Region ✅ Australia & NZ ✅ Rural and Remote ✅ First Nations Apply by 9AM Monday 10 August 🔗 acipc.org.au/awards
The Ebola disease Series of National Guidelines & Case Investigation Form are now published on the Australian CDC website: 🔗https://www.cdc.gov.au/resources/publications/cdna-national-guidelines-ebola These guidelines provide nationally consistent guidance on responding to Ebola disease.
You are invited to attend the July Rural Remote & Regional SIG meeting. 📅Wednesday, 1 July ⏱️ 2PM AEST Online via Microsoft Teams. Topic: Re-Emergence of Diphtheria in Australia: Prevention, Response and RRR Impact Register: 🔗 https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/sig-rrr/Site/Register
June's NCAS webinar will focus on Environmental AMS & AMR. Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026 Time: 8.30AM AEST Host: Dr Ri Scarborough Presenters: Dr Claire Hayward, Robyn Dixon Register now at: https://www.ncas-australia.org/seminar-series @NCAS_Aus #AMS
June lunch and learn webinar - Wed 24 June. 1PM AEST. Topic: The mysterious cases of Achromobacter xylosoxidans Join us as we take you through the IPC’s journey from one aberrant case of A.xylobacter to a state wide product recall. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yc55wsj3