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Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 9h

Joining us for ACIPC25? Turn your trip into a Tasmanian escape!

Whether you’re an adventurer, foodie, or culture lover, Tassie offers an unforgettable experience worth extending your stay.

Get inspired here: https://acipcconference.com.au/visiting-hobart/

#ACIPC25 #betasmania #businesseventstas

Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 1d

October's NCAS webinar will focus on the topic of Audit and Feedback.

Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025
Time: 8.30AM AEDT
Host: Caroline Chen
Speakers:
Prof Denise O'Connor, Alainah Oats

Register now at:
https://tinyurl.com/fxhrpea2

@NCAS_Aus #AMS

Reposted by Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control

GAMA Healthcare @gamahealthcare.bsky.social · 1d

Join us this 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 as we showcase a fresh perspective for IPC Teams with our latest webinar, moderated by 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗺.

Tuesday 21st October | 08:30–09:30 BST
Register: bit.ly/4hiRDfr

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Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 2d

Post a photo of your team celebrating IPC Week 2025 and tag us #ACIPC or email your photo/s to [email protected].

The winner will receive a beautiful custom-engraved trophy and an ACIPC show bag.

Winner announced on Monday 27 October 2025.

Good luck!

#IIPW #IPC #ACIPC

Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 2d

Cytotoxic Medications & Related Waste Management in Aged Care
Wednesday 15 October 2025, 2.00PM AEDT
Speaker: Carrie Spinks, ACIPC IPC Consultant

**this month's topic has changed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_liiv3pkmTxCl8gDv2SyG3A

Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 3d

ACIPC's next Lunch & Learn webinar - Tuesday 14 October 12pm AEDT.

Topic: Implementation of a C-Section surveillance program
Presenter: Sandi Gamon

To register for this webinar, please click the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/ecspmbhr

#ACIPC #IPC #CSection #MaternalHealth

Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 6d

ACIPC thanks our 2025 Conference Bronze sponsor, BioClinical Services.

The support of sponsors plays a pivotal role in fostering an enriching environment for knowledge exchange and networking at the conference.

Find out about BioClinical Services here - https://www.bioclinicalservices.com.au/

Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 7d

Early registration extended!

Early registrations for #ACIPC25 now close Wednesday 8 October, don't miss out!

Individual onsite and online early registrations are available.

Register here:
https://acipcconference.com.au/registration/

#ACIPC25 #BusinessEventsTasmania #IPC

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Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 7d

Nominate now for the ACIPC 2025 Conference Awards!

Award categories:
✅Impact
✅Facilitator
✅Novice ICP
✅Mentor
✅Lifetime Achievement

⏰ Nominations close 9am AEDT, 13 Oct

👉 https://www.acipc.org.au/conference-awards/

#ACIPC25

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Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 9d

Our September 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/

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Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 11d

World Rabies Day | 28 Sept

Theme: “Act now: You, Me, Community.”

Recognise & manage exposures
Educate families & communities
Advocate for rabies elimination

Rabies is 100% preventable — let’s act now.

#WorldRabiesDay #ActNow #IPC

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Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 13d

IPC Week 2025 (19–25 Oct) calls us to STAND UPPP for IPC – Unite. Prevent. Protect. Prevail.

ACIPC & ASID have teamed up to share new resources to help workplaces & communities raise awareness.

See resources: https://www.acipc.org.au/resources/ipc-week/

IPW #IPC #ACIPC #ASID

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Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 14d

Today is World Pharmacists Day!

“Think Health, Think Pharmacist.”

Pharmacists are vital, accessible health leaders—supporting safe medicines, vaccines, AMS & public health.

Take a look at our resources!
🔗 https://www.acipc.org.au/resources/australasia-pharmacists/

#WorldPharmacistsDay #WPD2025

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Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 15d

There are ongoing measles outbreaks in QLD & WA.

Measles is highly contagious & can cause serious complications. HCWs must ensure they have had two MMR doses or serological evidence of immunity.

👇
Queensland Health -. https://tinyurl.com/bddpuyy5
WA Health - https://tinyurl.com/4uf3ja2e

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Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 15d

WA ICPs - join October WA SIG meeting.

Thursday 30 October 2025
7 - 9.30AM (WA time)

Venue: Grace Vaughan House 233 Stubbs Terrace, Shenton House WA 6008 and online
Topic: ACIPC President Elect & Legionella Management

More info and registration: https://www.acipc.org.au/wa-sig-meeting-30-october/

Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 17d

ACIPC thanks our 2025 Conference Bronze sponsor, BD.

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 BD here - www.bd.com/en-us

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Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 20d

IPC Week is 19 - 25 October and this year, ACIPC is proud to partner with the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) to embrace this year’s theme, ‘Stand Uppp for Infection Prevention.’

Our resources are coming soon!

IPC Week page: https://www.acipc.org.au/resources/ipc-week/

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Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 21d

ACIPC thanks our 2025 Conference Bronze sponsor, BD.

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 BD here - https://www.bd.com/en-us

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Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 22d

Had your say yet? Your voice can shape the future of IPC in Australia

The new Centre for Disease Control must include IPC. Our easy tool lets you email your local MP with one click.

Add your voice today: https://acipc.good.do/ipcinthecdc/IPC-in-the-CDC/

#IPC #PublicHealth #ACIPC #CDCAustralia

Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 23d

In 2025 the APNA Workforce Survey turns 20 and they want to hear from you—no APNA membership needed!

It takes about 30 minutes, and you can save and return later.

Complete by, 31 October, for a chance to win 1 of 2 $1000 RedBalloon vouchers.

🔗 https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8403481/c301748732f4

Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 24d

Victorian members are invited to October VICSIG meeting (in-person and online).

Friday 3 October 2025
Breakfast from 8:00 AM. Presentation 8:15-9:15 AM
Venue: The Doherty Institute
Topic: Meet the incoming President of ACIPC, Dr Sally Havers

Register: https://tinyurl.com/55espba6

Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 24d

The ACIPC 2025 Conference Awards are now open!

Award categories:
✅Impact
✅Facilitator
✅Novice ICP
✅Mentor
✅Lifetime Achievement

⏰ Nominations close 9am AEDT, 13 Oct

👉 https://www.acipc.org.au/conference-awards/

#ACIPC25

Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 26d

Today is World Sepsis Day, and the ACSQHC has released a landmark Sepsis Epidemiology Report analysing sepsis hospitalisations in Australian public hospitals over the last decade.

Read it here:
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/newsroom/events/world-sepsis-day-13-september-2025

#WorldSepsisDay

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Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 27d

It's World Sepsis Day on 13 September & this month's NCAS webinar will focus on sepsis.

Wednesday 17 September 2025
10.30AM AEST

Speakers: A/Prof Julie Dockerty, Dr Raquel Cowan

Register now at:
https://tinyurl.com/mrxx65pc

@NCAS_Aus #WorldSepsisDay #Sepsis #SepsisAwareness

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Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control @acipc.bsky.social · 29d

Interested in deploying with GOARN?

Come to their online event on Tuesday, 23 September at 12 PM AEST.

Explore GOARN in action, hear stories from the field, & connect with experts, partners and WHO.

Click the link below to register:
https://tinyurl.com/rjb4c6uh

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