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This World AIDS day, ASID joins the global call to recognise that the HIV epidemic is not over - and investment in HIV care is more crucial now than ever.
Download the World AIDS Day 2025 report: www.unaids.org/2025-world-aids-day
Download the World AIDS Day 2025 report: www.unaids.org/2025-world-aids-day
December 1, 2025 at 1:06 AM
This World AIDS day, ASID joins the global call to recognise that the HIV epidemic is not over - and investment in HIV care is more crucial now than ever.
Download the World AIDS Day 2025 report: www.unaids.org/2025-world-aids-day
Download the World AIDS Day 2025 report: www.unaids.org/2025-world-aids-day
New Zealand ASM 2025! A great success!
What a wonderful and engaged group of ID professionals our New Zealand colleagues are. The three days have involved so much collaboration and discussion it has been a pleasure to be involved.
Thank you to Michelle Balm and Olivia Bupha-Intr for your efforts.
What a wonderful and engaged group of ID professionals our New Zealand colleagues are. The three days have involved so much collaboration and discussion it has been a pleasure to be involved.
Thank you to Michelle Balm and Olivia Bupha-Intr for your efforts.
November 29, 2025 at 1:08 AM
New Zealand ASM 2025! A great success!
What a wonderful and engaged group of ID professionals our New Zealand colleagues are. The three days have involved so much collaboration and discussion it has been a pleasure to be involved.
Thank you to Michelle Balm and Olivia Bupha-Intr for your efforts.
What a wonderful and engaged group of ID professionals our New Zealand colleagues are. The three days have involved so much collaboration and discussion it has been a pleasure to be involved.
Thank you to Michelle Balm and Olivia Bupha-Intr for your efforts.
New Zealand ASM 2025
Welcome to a wet and windy Wellington for or New Zealand ASM.
The weather didn't deter the NZ ID community, or the President and CEO, from gathering in Wharewaka Function Centre on the wharf in Wellington.
Welcome to a wet and windy Wellington for or New Zealand ASM.
The weather didn't deter the NZ ID community, or the President and CEO, from gathering in Wharewaka Function Centre on the wharf in Wellington.
November 28, 2025 at 1:08 AM
New Zealand ASM 2025
Welcome to a wet and windy Wellington for or New Zealand ASM.
The weather didn't deter the NZ ID community, or the President and CEO, from gathering in Wharewaka Function Centre on the wharf in Wellington.
Welcome to a wet and windy Wellington for or New Zealand ASM.
The weather didn't deter the NZ ID community, or the President and CEO, from gathering in Wharewaka Function Centre on the wharf in Wellington.
TRAINEE ADVOCACY SURVEY 2025
The INTREPID team invites you to complete the following INTREPID Survey. Thank you for your time.
Connie Lam and Katharine Huang on behalf of the INTREPID committee.
The INTREPID team invites you to complete the following INTREPID Survey. Thank you for your time.
Connie Lam and Katharine Huang on behalf of the INTREPID committee.
November 20, 2025 at 4:51 AM
TRAINEE ADVOCACY SURVEY 2025
The INTREPID team invites you to complete the following INTREPID Survey. Thank you for your time.
Connie Lam and Katharine Huang on behalf of the INTREPID committee.
The INTREPID team invites you to complete the following INTREPID Survey. Thank you for your time.
Connie Lam and Katharine Huang on behalf of the INTREPID committee.
Thank you to the ACIPC Board, President Stéphane Bouchoucha (Past) and President Sally Havers for welcoming ASIDs CEO Irene Kourtis, to the 2025 ACIPC International Conference.
Congratulations to all the presenters and ACIPC on a successful meeting and look forward to our ongoing collaborations.
Congratulations to all the presenters and ACIPC on a successful meeting and look forward to our ongoing collaborations.
November 20, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Thank you to the ACIPC Board, President Stéphane Bouchoucha (Past) and President Sally Havers for welcoming ASIDs CEO Irene Kourtis, to the 2025 ACIPC International Conference.
Congratulations to all the presenters and ACIPC on a successful meeting and look forward to our ongoing collaborations.
Congratulations to all the presenters and ACIPC on a successful meeting and look forward to our ongoing collaborations.
On World Children’s Day 2025, ASID and its Australia and New Zealand Paediatric Infectious Diseases Network (ANZPID) are calling for renewed global efforts to protect children from the devastating infectious disease impacts of armed conflicts.
asid.net.au/news/protect...
asid.net.au/news/protect...
November 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
On World Children’s Day 2025, ASID and its Australia and New Zealand Paediatric Infectious Diseases Network (ANZPID) are calling for renewed global efforts to protect children from the devastating infectious disease impacts of armed conflicts.
asid.net.au/news/protect...
asid.net.au/news/protect...
It is with great enthusiasm that we share with you the formation of a new ASID Planetary Health Group, as a sub-group of the ASID Advocacy & Policy Committee.
This new ID sustainability group is the creation and passion of Dr Kate Lennard and Dr Carrie Lee, both ID Trainees.
This new ID sustainability group is the creation and passion of Dr Kate Lennard and Dr Carrie Lee, both ID Trainees.
November 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
It is with great enthusiasm that we share with you the formation of a new ASID Planetary Health Group, as a sub-group of the ASID Advocacy & Policy Committee.
This new ID sustainability group is the creation and passion of Dr Kate Lennard and Dr Carrie Lee, both ID Trainees.
This new ID sustainability group is the creation and passion of Dr Kate Lennard and Dr Carrie Lee, both ID Trainees.
World AMR awareness Week (WAAW) | November 18–24
Antimicrobials are medicines that prevent and treat infections, and they are the foundation of modern medicine. ASID member Professor Karin Thursky is an infectious diseases physician leading the way in tackling AMR in Australia.
Antimicrobials are medicines that prevent and treat infections, and they are the foundation of modern medicine. ASID member Professor Karin Thursky is an infectious diseases physician leading the way in tackling AMR in Australia.
November 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
World AMR awareness Week (WAAW) | November 18–24
Antimicrobials are medicines that prevent and treat infections, and they are the foundation of modern medicine. ASID member Professor Karin Thursky is an infectious diseases physician leading the way in tackling AMR in Australia.
Antimicrobials are medicines that prevent and treat infections, and they are the foundation of modern medicine. ASID member Professor Karin Thursky is an infectious diseases physician leading the way in tackling AMR in Australia.
ASID Member Spotlight - Professor Asha Bowen OAM - finalist for Mid-Career Scientist of the Year at this year's Premier's Science Awards!
From the entire Team at ASID, we congratulate Asha on her outstanding work and recognition.
From the entire Team at ASID, we congratulate Asha on her outstanding work and recognition.
November 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
ASID Member Spotlight - Professor Asha Bowen OAM - finalist for Mid-Career Scientist of the Year at this year's Premier's Science Awards!
From the entire Team at ASID, we congratulate Asha on her outstanding work and recognition.
From the entire Team at ASID, we congratulate Asha on her outstanding work and recognition.
THINK FUNGUS!
Think ASID Mycology Masterclass!
A big thank you to the faculty who have given up their time and shared their knowledge with all of us.
An even bigger thanks to our Convenor Sarah Kidd for the hard work and dedication to put the program together. Congratulations!
Think ASID Mycology Masterclass!
A big thank you to the faculty who have given up their time and shared their knowledge with all of us.
An even bigger thanks to our Convenor Sarah Kidd for the hard work and dedication to put the program together. Congratulations!
October 31, 2025 at 1:13 AM
THINK FUNGUS!
Think ASID Mycology Masterclass!
A big thank you to the faculty who have given up their time and shared their knowledge with all of us.
An even bigger thanks to our Convenor Sarah Kidd for the hard work and dedication to put the program together. Congratulations!
Think ASID Mycology Masterclass!
A big thank you to the faculty who have given up their time and shared their knowledge with all of us.
An even bigger thanks to our Convenor Sarah Kidd for the hard work and dedication to put the program together. Congratulations!
Referral to Paediatric Palliative Care - A Decision Making Guideline Tool for Health Care Professionals
A split design featuring an orange side with a white heart icon and a dark blue side with the text "Know the Right Time."
paediatricpalliativecare.org.au/resource/ref...
A split design featuring an orange side with a white heart icon and a dark blue side with the text "Know the Right Time."
paediatricpalliativecare.org.au/resource/ref...
October 22, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Referral to Paediatric Palliative Care - A Decision Making Guideline Tool for Health Care Professionals
A split design featuring an orange side with a white heart icon and a dark blue side with the text "Know the Right Time."
paediatricpalliativecare.org.au/resource/ref...
A split design featuring an orange side with a white heart icon and a dark blue side with the text "Know the Right Time."
paediatricpalliativecare.org.au/resource/ref...
CCR Down Under
9 & 10 December 2025
Federation Square, Melbourne
9 & 10 December 2025
Federation Square, Melbourne
October 22, 2025 at 1:08 AM
CCR Down Under
9 & 10 December 2025
Federation Square, Melbourne
9 & 10 December 2025
Federation Square, Melbourne
ASID is excited to announce the return of the very successful Zoonoses Conference in 2026.
Zoonoses 2026 - "The cost of not listening - Zoonoses and the Future of Health for all"
3 & 4 July 2026
Hotel Intercontinental Brisbane
Zoonoses 2026 - "The cost of not listening - Zoonoses and the Future of Health for all"
3 & 4 July 2026
Hotel Intercontinental Brisbane
October 21, 2025 at 6:13 AM
ASID is excited to announce the return of the very successful Zoonoses Conference in 2026.
Zoonoses 2026 - "The cost of not listening - Zoonoses and the Future of Health for all"
3 & 4 July 2026
Hotel Intercontinental Brisbane
Zoonoses 2026 - "The cost of not listening - Zoonoses and the Future of Health for all"
3 & 4 July 2026
Hotel Intercontinental Brisbane
ASID Announces the Macfarlane Burnet Speaker for 2026 - Professor Adrian Hill, Director and co-founder at Jenner Institute, Oxford University.
October 21, 2025 at 1:08 AM
ASID Announces the Macfarlane Burnet Speaker for 2026 - Professor Adrian Hill, Director and co-founder at Jenner Institute, Oxford University.
Thank you to all those who contributed to our annual Member Survey.
Your feedback helps shape our activities and member services and how we support you and the infectious diseases community.
The results are being analysed and will be shared in due course.
Your feedback helps shape our activities and member services and how we support you and the infectious diseases community.
The results are being analysed and will be shared in due course.
October 20, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Thank you to all those who contributed to our annual Member Survey.
Your feedback helps shape our activities and member services and how we support you and the infectious diseases community.
The results are being analysed and will be shared in due course.
Your feedback helps shape our activities and member services and how we support you and the infectious diseases community.
The results are being analysed and will be shared in due course.
ASID 2026 ASM
Call for Abstracts Opened.
Visit the website for more information - www.asidasm.com.au/abstracts
Call for Abstracts Opened.
Visit the website for more information - www.asidasm.com.au/abstracts
October 14, 2025 at 6:13 AM
ASID 2026 ASM
Call for Abstracts Opened.
Visit the website for more information - www.asidasm.com.au/abstracts
Call for Abstracts Opened.
Visit the website for more information - www.asidasm.com.au/abstracts
World Mental Health Day 2025
“Caring for those who care for others.”
Today, on World Mental Health Day, ASID recognises the mental health challenges faced by our infectious diseases workforce. We encourage everyone to pause, connect, and check in with a colleague, friend, or team member.
“Caring for those who care for others.”
Today, on World Mental Health Day, ASID recognises the mental health challenges faced by our infectious diseases workforce. We encourage everyone to pause, connect, and check in with a colleague, friend, or team member.
October 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
World Mental Health Day 2025
“Caring for those who care for others.”
Today, on World Mental Health Day, ASID recognises the mental health challenges faced by our infectious diseases workforce. We encourage everyone to pause, connect, and check in with a colleague, friend, or team member.
“Caring for those who care for others.”
Today, on World Mental Health Day, ASID recognises the mental health challenges faced by our infectious diseases workforce. We encourage everyone to pause, connect, and check in with a colleague, friend, or team member.
SAVE THE DATE
Bone & Joint Infections Conference
4 & 5 September 2026
Zin at Federation Square
Do not miss this multidisciplinary conference. Put it in the diary now.
More information to follow.
Bone & Joint Infections Conference
4 & 5 September 2026
Zin at Federation Square
Do not miss this multidisciplinary conference. Put it in the diary now.
More information to follow.
October 6, 2025 at 6:13 AM
SAVE THE DATE
Bone & Joint Infections Conference
4 & 5 September 2026
Zin at Federation Square
Do not miss this multidisciplinary conference. Put it in the diary now.
More information to follow.
Bone & Joint Infections Conference
4 & 5 September 2026
Zin at Federation Square
Do not miss this multidisciplinary conference. Put it in the diary now.
More information to follow.
SAVE THE DATE!
3 & 4 July 2026
Hotel Intercontinental, Brisbane, QLD
ASID Zoonoses Conference is back for another year. Put this in your calendar as a must attend event.
3 & 4 July 2026
Hotel Intercontinental, Brisbane, QLD
ASID Zoonoses Conference is back for another year. Put this in your calendar as a must attend event.
October 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
SAVE THE DATE!
3 & 4 July 2026
Hotel Intercontinental, Brisbane, QLD
ASID Zoonoses Conference is back for another year. Put this in your calendar as a must attend event.
3 & 4 July 2026
Hotel Intercontinental, Brisbane, QLD
ASID Zoonoses Conference is back for another year. Put this in your calendar as a must attend event.
We are excited to open applications for the Trainee’s Weekend Travel Grants for this year’s event, to be held 6 & 7 December 2025 at the UTS in Sydney.
Please complete the application form via this link: asidevents.eventsair.com/trainee-week...
Applications close on Sunday, 5 October, at 5 pm AEST
Please complete the application form via this link: asidevents.eventsair.com/trainee-week...
Applications close on Sunday, 5 October, at 5 pm AEST
October 4, 2025 at 7:13 AM
We are excited to open applications for the Trainee’s Weekend Travel Grants for this year’s event, to be held 6 & 7 December 2025 at the UTS in Sydney.
Please complete the application form via this link: asidevents.eventsair.com/trainee-week...
Applications close on Sunday, 5 October, at 5 pm AEST
Please complete the application form via this link: asidevents.eventsair.com/trainee-week...
Applications close on Sunday, 5 October, at 5 pm AEST
We oppose the recent EPA approval of ipflufenoquin for agricultural use in New Zealand1and seek an urgent meeting to explain the risks to human health prior to approval by MPI.
Read more - asid.net.au/news/mpi-app...
Read more - asid.net.au/news/mpi-app...
October 4, 2025 at 2:08 AM
We oppose the recent EPA approval of ipflufenoquin for agricultural use in New Zealand1and seek an urgent meeting to explain the risks to human health prior to approval by MPI.
Read more - asid.net.au/news/mpi-app...
Read more - asid.net.au/news/mpi-app...
EXPERT REACTION: US vaccine panel meeting to consider safety of COVID-19 and other vaccines
ASID received a request from the Australian Science Media Centre to provide a statement. You can read this and others here - www.scimex.org/newsfeed/exp...
ASID received a request from the Australian Science Media Centre to provide a statement. You can read this and others here - www.scimex.org/newsfeed/exp...
October 3, 2025 at 7:13 AM
EXPERT REACTION: US vaccine panel meeting to consider safety of COVID-19 and other vaccines
ASID received a request from the Australian Science Media Centre to provide a statement. You can read this and others here - www.scimex.org/newsfeed/exp...
ASID received a request from the Australian Science Media Centre to provide a statement. You can read this and others here - www.scimex.org/newsfeed/exp...
ASID ASM - Save the Date
27-30 May 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor - Hobart
lutrawita | Tasmania
27-30 May 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor - Hobart
lutrawita | Tasmania
September 26, 2025 at 7:13 AM
ASID ASM - Save the Date
27-30 May 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor - Hobart
lutrawita | Tasmania
27-30 May 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor - Hobart
lutrawita | Tasmania
ASID welcomes the introduction of Australian Centre for Disease Control (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025 as a pivotal step to the establishment of a permanent, statutory Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC). Read more here.
September 3, 2025 at 4:44 AM
ASID welcomes the introduction of Australian Centre for Disease Control (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025 as a pivotal step to the establishment of a permanent, statutory Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC). Read more here.
World Humanitarian Day 2025 | August 19
Honouring those who step up when the world needs them most
ASID joins the global community in recognising World Humanitarian Day, honouring the health workers, researchers, first responders, and humanitarian teams who risk their lives to protect others.
Honouring those who step up when the world needs them most
ASID joins the global community in recognising World Humanitarian Day, honouring the health workers, researchers, first responders, and humanitarian teams who risk their lives to protect others.
August 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
World Humanitarian Day 2025 | August 19
Honouring those who step up when the world needs them most
ASID joins the global community in recognising World Humanitarian Day, honouring the health workers, researchers, first responders, and humanitarian teams who risk their lives to protect others.
Honouring those who step up when the world needs them most
ASID joins the global community in recognising World Humanitarian Day, honouring the health workers, researchers, first responders, and humanitarian teams who risk their lives to protect others.