Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control
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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.
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Our October 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/
Don't miss out on this month's edition of IPC News.
#IPC #InfectionPreventionAndControl #ACIPC #IPCNews
https://www.acipc.org.au/ipc-news/
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released the National Sepsis Data Plan – Strategic Analysis Report, outlining a five-year roadmap to strengthen sepsis data collection across the country.
🔗 Read the full report:
https://tinyurl.com/bdhbazzh
#Sepsis
🔗 Read the full report:
https://tinyurl.com/bdhbazzh
#Sepsis
November 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released the National Sepsis Data Plan – Strategic Analysis Report, outlining a five-year roadmap to strengthen sepsis data collection across the country.
🔗 Read the full report:
https://tinyurl.com/bdhbazzh
#Sepsis
🔗 Read the full report:
https://tinyurl.com/bdhbazzh
#Sepsis
South Australian ACIPC members and non-members are invited to attend the SA Special Interest Group (SIG) in-person event on Friday, 12 December 2025 from 1:00 – 5:00PM (ACST).
Visit the SIG home page for more info and to register:
https://www.acipc.org.au/about/special-interest-groups/
Visit the SIG home page for more info and to register:
https://www.acipc.org.au/about/special-interest-groups/
November 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
South Australian ACIPC members and non-members are invited to attend the SA Special Interest Group (SIG) in-person event on Friday, 12 December 2025 from 1:00 – 5:00PM (ACST).
Visit the SIG home page for more info and to register:
https://www.acipc.org.au/about/special-interest-groups/
Visit the SIG home page for more info and to register:
https://www.acipc.org.au/about/special-interest-groups/
ACIPC is deeply concerned by the recent publication of anti-vaccine material from the US CDC.
The College has released a statement condemning the material & stressing the need for evidence-based vaccine communication.
🔗https://www.acipc.org.au/acipc-responds-to-cdc-vaccine-misinformation/
The College has released a statement condemning the material & stressing the need for evidence-based vaccine communication.
🔗https://www.acipc.org.au/acipc-responds-to-cdc-vaccine-misinformation/
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 AM
ACIPC is deeply concerned by the recent publication of anti-vaccine material from the US CDC.
The College has released a statement condemning the material & stressing the need for evidence-based vaccine communication.
🔗https://www.acipc.org.au/acipc-responds-to-cdc-vaccine-misinformation/
The College has released a statement condemning the material & stressing the need for evidence-based vaccine communication.
🔗https://www.acipc.org.au/acipc-responds-to-cdc-vaccine-misinformation/
ACIPC members are invited to the next Sustainability SIG meeting.
Thursday, 27 November 12PM AEDT via Zoom.
Topic: Driving Sustainability with Reusable Gowns & Drapes
Speaker: Ben Dunne
🔗Register:
https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/sig-sustainability/Site/Register
Thursday, 27 November 12PM AEDT via Zoom.
Topic: Driving Sustainability with Reusable Gowns & Drapes
Speaker: Ben Dunne
🔗Register:
https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/sig-sustainability/Site/Register
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 AM
ACIPC members are invited to the next Sustainability SIG meeting.
Thursday, 27 November 12PM AEDT via Zoom.
Topic: Driving Sustainability with Reusable Gowns & Drapes
Speaker: Ben Dunne
🔗Register:
https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/sig-sustainability/Site/Register
Thursday, 27 November 12PM AEDT via Zoom.
Topic: Driving Sustainability with Reusable Gowns & Drapes
Speaker: Ben Dunne
🔗Register:
https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/sig-sustainability/Site/Register
Did you catch our October member profile interview with Priscilla Singh and Shelley Cooper from St John of God Langmore Centre?
We caught up with them during Mental Health Month to talk about IPC in mental health settings.
🔗Full interview here:
https://tinyurl.com/3tn2ken7
We caught up with them during Mental Health Month to talk about IPC in mental health settings.
🔗Full interview here:
https://tinyurl.com/3tn2ken7
November 25, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Did you catch our October member profile interview with Priscilla Singh and Shelley Cooper from St John of God Langmore Centre?
We caught up with them during Mental Health Month to talk about IPC in mental health settings.
🔗Full interview here:
https://tinyurl.com/3tn2ken7
We caught up with them during Mental Health Month to talk about IPC in mental health settings.
🔗Full interview here:
https://tinyurl.com/3tn2ken7
Congratulations to Professor Marilyn Cruickshank, 2025 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
She was formally inducted at the Academy’s Annual Health Policy Conference in Washington, DC in October 2025.
🔗Full list of inductees:
https://tinyurl.com/4vnt4yw4
She was formally inducted at the Academy’s Annual Health Policy Conference in Washington, DC in October 2025.
🔗Full list of inductees:
https://tinyurl.com/4vnt4yw4
November 24, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Congratulations to Professor Marilyn Cruickshank, 2025 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
She was formally inducted at the Academy’s Annual Health Policy Conference in Washington, DC in October 2025.
🔗Full list of inductees:
https://tinyurl.com/4vnt4yw4
She was formally inducted at the Academy’s Annual Health Policy Conference in Washington, DC in October 2025.
🔗Full list of inductees:
https://tinyurl.com/4vnt4yw4
Congratulations to Professor Sarah Lewis of Western Sydney University, winner of the 2025 Elaine Graham Robertson Award for her abstract, Creating best practice guidelines in radiography: an e-Delphi approach to IPC in computed tomography, which she presented at the #ACIPC25.
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Congratulations to Professor Sarah Lewis of Western Sydney University, winner of the 2025 Elaine Graham Robertson Award for her abstract, Creating best practice guidelines in radiography: an e-Delphi approach to IPC in computed tomography, which she presented at the #ACIPC25.
Book now for our January 2026 Short Course in Infection Prevention and Control in Aged Care Settings.
Cost: $500
Book here: https://www.acipc.org.au/education/short-course/
Cost: $500
Book here: https://www.acipc.org.au/education/short-course/
November 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Book now for our January 2026 Short Course in Infection Prevention and Control in Aged Care Settings.
Cost: $500
Book here: https://www.acipc.org.au/education/short-course/
Cost: $500
Book here: https://www.acipc.org.au/education/short-course/
Australia is trialling phage therapy to fight resistant bacteria, with new breakthroughs in diagnostics and antimicrobials highlighted in CSIRO’s 2025 AMR Lens Report.
Learn more 👇
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/434mkamw
#WAAW2025 #AMRInnovation #IPC
Learn more 👇
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/434mkamw
#WAAW2025 #AMRInnovation #IPC
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Australia is trialling phage therapy to fight resistant bacteria, with new breakthroughs in diagnostics and antimicrobials highlighted in CSIRO’s 2025 AMR Lens Report.
Learn more 👇
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/434mkamw
#WAAW2025 #AMRInnovation #IPC
Learn more 👇
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/434mkamw
#WAAW2025 #AMRInnovation #IPC
Are you involved in testing for HIV & hepatitis? Our next Blood Borne Virus Testing Course starts 30 January 2026.
This course is suitable for healthcare practitioners who perform testing in all healthcare settings
Cost: $350
Book here: https://www.acipc.org.au/.../blood-borne-virus-testing.../
This course is suitable for healthcare practitioners who perform testing in all healthcare settings
Cost: $350
Book here: https://www.acipc.org.au/.../blood-borne-virus-testing.../
November 20, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Are you involved in testing for HIV & hepatitis? Our next Blood Borne Virus Testing Course starts 30 January 2026.
This course is suitable for healthcare practitioners who perform testing in all healthcare settings
Cost: $350
Book here: https://www.acipc.org.au/.../blood-borne-virus-testing.../
This course is suitable for healthcare practitioners who perform testing in all healthcare settings
Cost: $350
Book here: https://www.acipc.org.au/.../blood-borne-virus-testing.../
Congratulations to the 2025 winners of Best Poster Awards.
The Delegates' Choice Award was awarded to Dr Sarah Browning of Hunter New England Local Health District.
The Judges' Choice Award went to Timaima D. Ratusela of the Fiji Ministry of Health.
The Delegates' Choice Award was awarded to Dr Sarah Browning of Hunter New England Local Health District.
The Judges' Choice Award went to Timaima D. Ratusela of the Fiji Ministry of Health.
November 20, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Congratulations to the 2025 winners of Best Poster Awards.
The Delegates' Choice Award was awarded to Dr Sarah Browning of Hunter New England Local Health District.
The Judges' Choice Award went to Timaima D. Ratusela of the Fiji Ministry of Health.
The Delegates' Choice Award was awarded to Dr Sarah Browning of Hunter New England Local Health District.
The Judges' Choice Award went to Timaima D. Ratusela of the Fiji Ministry of Health.
Congratulations to GAMA Healthcare Australia, winners of the 2025 Best Large Exhibition Stand Award.
#ACIPC25 #GAMAHealthcareAU
#ACIPC25 #GAMAHealthcareAU
November 20, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Congratulations to GAMA Healthcare Australia, winners of the 2025 Best Large Exhibition Stand Award.
#ACIPC25 #GAMAHealthcareAU
#ACIPC25 #GAMAHealthcareAU
Congratulations to Kaye Bellis, winner of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a member of ACIPC who has demonstrated consistent outstanding commitment to the college and the profession of Infection Prevention and Control.
#ACIPC25
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a member of ACIPC who has demonstrated consistent outstanding commitment to the college and the profession of Infection Prevention and Control.
#ACIPC25
November 20, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Congratulations to Kaye Bellis, winner of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a member of ACIPC who has demonstrated consistent outstanding commitment to the college and the profession of Infection Prevention and Control.
#ACIPC25
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a member of ACIPC who has demonstrated consistent outstanding commitment to the college and the profession of Infection Prevention and Control.
#ACIPC25
Congratulations to RICPRAC, winners of the Impact Award.
The ACIPC Impact award is given to an individual or team that has demonstrated significant impact in the field of IPC that contributes to measurably preventing infections or reducing the risk of infection in the community.
The ACIPC Impact award is given to an individual or team that has demonstrated significant impact in the field of IPC that contributes to measurably preventing infections or reducing the risk of infection in the community.
November 20, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Congratulations to RICPRAC, winners of the Impact Award.
The ACIPC Impact award is given to an individual or team that has demonstrated significant impact in the field of IPC that contributes to measurably preventing infections or reducing the risk of infection in the community.
The ACIPC Impact award is given to an individual or team that has demonstrated significant impact in the field of IPC that contributes to measurably preventing infections or reducing the risk of infection in the community.
Congratulations to Kirstie Nicholls, winner of the Novice ICP of the Year award.
The Novice ICP of the Year award aims to identify ICPs who are commencing their Infection Prevention and Control journey and encourage them to be the future leaders of the profession.
#ACIPC25 #IPC
The Novice ICP of the Year award aims to identify ICPs who are commencing their Infection Prevention and Control journey and encourage them to be the future leaders of the profession.
#ACIPC25 #IPC
November 20, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Congratulations to Nicole Vause, winner of the Mentor of the Year Award
The ACIPC Mentoring program aims to contribute to the future of IPC professionals by pairing mentees with suitable mentors across all fields in a professional relationship of growth & development
#ACIPC25
The ACIPC Mentoring program aims to contribute to the future of IPC professionals by pairing mentees with suitable mentors across all fields in a professional relationship of growth & development
#ACIPC25
November 20, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Congratulations to Nicole Vause, winner of the Mentor of the Year Award
The ACIPC Mentoring program aims to contribute to the future of IPC professionals by pairing mentees with suitable mentors across all fields in a professional relationship of growth & development
#ACIPC25
The ACIPC Mentoring program aims to contribute to the future of IPC professionals by pairing mentees with suitable mentors across all fields in a professional relationship of growth & development
#ACIPC25
Congratulations to Anie Edward & Yvette Samisoni, joint winners of the 2025 Sustainability in IPC Research Grant.
This grant demonstrates the College’s commitment to supporting sustainable approaches to IPC practices across healthcare and community settings.
This grant demonstrates the College’s commitment to supporting sustainable approaches to IPC practices across healthcare and community settings.
November 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Congratulations to Anie Edward & Yvette Samisoni, joint winners of the 2025 Sustainability in IPC Research Grant.
This grant demonstrates the College’s commitment to supporting sustainable approaches to IPC practices across healthcare and community settings.
This grant demonstrates the College’s commitment to supporting sustainable approaches to IPC practices across healthcare and community settings.
Congratulations Dr Josie Lovegrove, recipient of the 2025 ACIPC ECR Grant for her research - Barriers and facilitators to implementing standards for peripheral intravenous catheter care: A descriptive qualitative study of hospital clinicians and policymakers across Australia.
November 20, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Congratulations Dr Josie Lovegrove, recipient of the 2025 ACIPC ECR Grant for her research - Barriers and facilitators to implementing standards for peripheral intravenous catheter care: A descriptive qualitative study of hospital clinicians and policymakers across Australia.
Congratulations to Margaret Leong, recipient of the 2025 ACIPC Seed Research Grant.
The Seed Grant aims to support members who wish to undertake high quality pilot, exploratory, or small-scale IPC research.
#ACIPC25 #IPC #ResearchGrants
The Seed Grant aims to support members who wish to undertake high quality pilot, exploratory, or small-scale IPC research.
#ACIPC25 #IPC #ResearchGrants
November 19, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Congratulations to Margaret Leong, recipient of the 2025 ACIPC Seed Research Grant.
The Seed Grant aims to support members who wish to undertake high quality pilot, exploratory, or small-scale IPC research.
#ACIPC25 #IPC #ResearchGrants
The Seed Grant aims to support members who wish to undertake high quality pilot, exploratory, or small-scale IPC research.
#ACIPC25 #IPC #ResearchGrants
AMR isn’t just a health issue—it’s linked across people, animals, & the environment. From Australia’s National AMR Strategy to Pacific projects like COMBAT-AMR, regional action is growing.
Explore global data via ResistanceMap
https://resistancemap.onehealthtrust.org
#WAAW2025 #OneHealth #AMR
Explore global data via ResistanceMap
https://resistancemap.onehealthtrust.org
#WAAW2025 #OneHealth #AMR
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
AMR isn’t just a health issue—it’s linked across people, animals, & the environment. From Australia’s National AMR Strategy to Pacific projects like COMBAT-AMR, regional action is growing.
Explore global data via ResistanceMap
https://resistancemap.onehealthtrust.org
#WAAW2025 #OneHealth #AMR
Explore global data via ResistanceMap
https://resistancemap.onehealthtrust.org
#WAAW2025 #OneHealth #AMR
Thanks to everyone who attended #ACIPC2025, in person and online. Thanks also to our amazing sponsors and exhibitors.
See you all next year from 9 – 11 November 2026 on the Gold Coast in Queensland.
#ACIPC #IPC #BETasmania
See you all next year from 9 – 11 November 2026 on the Gold Coast in Queensland.
#ACIPC #IPC #BETasmania
November 19, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Thanks to everyone who attended #ACIPC2025, in person and online. Thanks also to our amazing sponsors and exhibitors.
See you all next year from 9 – 11 November 2026 on the Gold Coast in Queensland.
#ACIPC #IPC #BETasmania
See you all next year from 9 – 11 November 2026 on the Gold Coast in Queensland.
#ACIPC #IPC #BETasmania
Thanks to today's #ACIPC25 conference catering sponsor, SC Johnson.
#SCJohnson #ACIPC #IPC #BETasmania
#SCJohnson #ACIPC #IPC #BETasmania
November 19, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Thanks to today's #ACIPC25 conference catering sponsor, SC Johnson.
#SCJohnson #ACIPC #IPC #BETasmania
#SCJohnson #ACIPC #IPC #BETasmania
Great #ACIPC25 plenary with HICSIG featuring Dr Priya Garg and Dr Freya Langham on infection risks in the immunocompromised host — with fascinating new research and insights from the past year.
#InfectionPrevention #ASID #HICSIG
#InfectionPrevention #ASID #HICSIG
November 19, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Great #ACIPC25 plenary with HICSIG featuring Dr Priya Garg and Dr Freya Langham on infection risks in the immunocompromised host — with fascinating new research and insights from the past year.
#InfectionPrevention #ASID #HICSIG
#InfectionPrevention #ASID #HICSIG
An entertaining #ACIPC25 plenary from Adj Asst. Prof Surinder Pada, walking us through the challenges of biofilm, lessons from past outbreaks, hidden risks linked to hand hygiene sinks, and emerging thinking around waterless care models.
#InfectionPrevention #HealthcareSafety
#InfectionPrevention #HealthcareSafety
November 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
An entertaining #ACIPC25 plenary from Adj Asst. Prof Surinder Pada, walking us through the challenges of biofilm, lessons from past outbreaks, hidden risks linked to hand hygiene sinks, and emerging thinking around waterless care models.
#InfectionPrevention #HealthcareSafety
#InfectionPrevention #HealthcareSafety