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.https://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mws3ibflve2rWe thank our 2026 Bronze Conference Sponsor, Clorox Purell ProCare. The support of sponsors plays a pivotal role in fostering an enriching environment for knowledge exchange & networking at #ACIPC26. Find out more about Clorox Purell ProCare here: https://www.gojo.com/en-au/main #IPC #Cloroxpurell01 Oct 2026 05:05 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mws3ibflve2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mwrniuvgbj22Early Registration Extended to Friday, 9 October 2026 Register Now and Save $150 For more information about registration types, pricing and how to book, please visit the conference website: https://acipcconference.com.au/registration/ #IPC #ACIPC01 Oct 2026 00:55 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwrniuvgbj22https://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mwrlvysjlr25The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released new IPC posters for aged care staff, covering hand hygiene, standard precautions and transmission-based precautions. Download the posters: https://tinyurl.com/3udkypsa #InfectionPrevention #AgedCare #IPC01 Oct 2026 00:26 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwrlvysjlr25https://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mwppfkubcw2wOur 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/30 Sep 2026 06:23 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwppfkubcw2whttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mwmlrgdz7z26October Lunch & Learn: The Evolution of Infection Prevention – Past. Present. Protected. Alissia Reid explores IPC's pioneers, the often unseen work of today's IPCPs, and the challenges ahead. 📅 Wed 14 Oct, 12 pm AEDT #InfectionPrevention #IPC #InfectionControl #PublicHealth29 Sep 2026 00:40 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwmlrgdz7z26https://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mwjzozggyj2jToday is #WorldRabiesDay2026. The theme, "Stronger Together", reminds us rabies elimination needs connected action across human, animal and environmental health. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4sycb68y Join our Veterinary and #OneHealth SIGs: https://tinyurl.com/2n3kk9zv28 Sep 2026 00:11 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwjzozggyj2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mwcm4h2joa23IPC Week 2026 resources now available! We have some great resources planned to help you and your team celebrate IPC Week. View, download and share on the IPC Week 2026 webpage here: https://www.acipc.org.au/resources/2026-ipc-week/ #ACIPC #IPCWeek2026 #IIPW @InfectionPrevention25 Sep 2026 01:20 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwcm4h2joa23https://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mw2zmmn6ju2o"You're invited to the inaugural One Health SIG meeting! 🗓 Wed 14 Oct, 2pm AEDT, free & online via MS Teams for ACIPC members. Exploring IPC across public health, pre-hospital, community, dental & office-based care. Register: https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/oh-sig"22 Sep 2026 01:00 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw2zmmn6ju2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mvyiexjfda2xIPC Week in 2026 is 18 - 24 Oct & this year's theme is 'Generations of Infection Prevention,' We have some great resources coming to help you and your team celebrate IPC Week. Available from Friday 25 September 2026 here: https://www.acipc.org.au/resources/2026-ipc-week/ #IPCWeek #IPC #IIPW202621 Sep 2026 00:46 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvyiexjfda2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mvqqzvvo4f2jWe thank our 2026 Bronze Conference Sponsor, Rubbermaid. 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 Rubbermaid here: https://www.rubbermaidapac.com/ #ACIPC26 #IPC17 Sep 2026 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvqqzvvo4f2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mvoi4n7wn723Today is World Patient Safety Day, spotlighting noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) — 74% of deaths worldwide. People with NCDs face frequent care, raising harm risk (up to 1 in 3 for cancer patients). Strong IPC protects them at their most vulnerable points. #WorldPatientSafetyDay17 Sep 2026 01:15 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvoi4n7wn723https://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mvml4247lw23ACIPC is seeking your support to complete the Round 2 survey of the National Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) Surveillance Consensus Study Survey 2: National HAI Prioritisation, Definitions and Minimum Dataset More information: https://www.acipc.org.au/national-hai-surveillance-consensus-study16 Sep 2026 07:03 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvml4247lw23https://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mvjigt6b3z2kWe're delighted to announce Assoc Prof Andrew Stewardson will deliver the 2026 ACIPC Lecture at #ACIPC26 🗓️ Tue 10 Nov, 1:40pm Gold Coast Convention Centre + online Topic: Evidence for Action – an Australasian IPC Clinical Trials Network Register: https://acipcconference.com.au/registratio15 Sep 2026 01:37 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvjigt6b3z2khttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mvgv5l2iey2vFungal Disease Awareness Week (14–18 Sept) marks the CDC's 10th annual campaign: "Think Fungus, Save Lives." WHO estimates 6.5M+ invasive fungal infections and ~3.8M deaths globally each year. More: cdc.gov/fungal/fungal-disease-awareness-week #ThinkFungusSaveLives #FungalDiseaseAwarenessWeek14 Sep 2026 00:47 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvgv5l2iey2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mvgus46nar23Vet SIG meeting: "Reducing HPAI Transmission Risk" – practical tips for backyard chickens & pet birds. Speaker: Angela Willemsen (UQ). Thu 24 Sept, 7pm AEST, free via Teams. Register: https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/sig-vet14 Sep 2026 00:40 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvgus46nar23https://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mvegmxnqrf2v13 September is World Sepsis Day. 2026 theme: "Invest in Sepsis – Save Lives." 21.4 million Sepsis deaths were estimated globally in 2021. Early recognition and strong IPC save lives. Toolkit & resources: https://www.worldsepsisday.org/toolkits #WorldSepsisDa13 Sep 2026 01:22 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvegmxnqrf2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mv76nt6irr2xThe #ACIPC26 program is now live. Four days of connection, learning, & innovation on the Gold Coast & online from 8 to 11 November. Join the ACIPC community in 2026 as we connect, share knowledge, & turn evidence into action. Full conference program here: https://acipcconference.com.au/program/10 Sep 2026 23:16 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv76nt6irr2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mv2wfloywm2o🐾 Join the Paediatric SIG meeting, Tue 22 Sept, 2pm AEST (free, via Zoom)! Topic: "Where Paws Meet Paediatrics" – exploring animal health & paediatric care through a One Health lens. Register: https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/sig-paediatric09 Sep 2026 06:37 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv2wfloywm2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mv2ilmcs4k2mWe thank our 2026 Bronze Conference Sponsor, Sterri-Matt. 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 Sterri-Matt here: https://sterrimatt.com/ #SterriMatt #ACIPC26 #IPC09 Sep 2026 02:30 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv2ilmcs4k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3muxqgmmshc2xACIPC is holding a lunch & learn webinar Thursday 24 September at 1PM AEST. Topic: Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance in Paediatric Critical Care to reduce Healthcare associated infections Presenter: Kylie Fomiatti Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mpnv87kk08 Sep 2026 00:13 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxqgmmshc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3muvhfyof4o2sNominations are open for the ACIPC 2026 Conference Awards! Recognise the IPC professionals making a difference — Impact, Facilitator, Novice ICP, Mentor & Lifetime Achievement awards. Closes 9am AEDT, Mon 12 Oct. Nominate 🔗 https://www.acipc.org.au/awards-scholarship/conference-awards #ACIPC207 Sep 2026 02:26 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3muvhfyof4o2shttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3muvanfmaf62xJoin the National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship (NCAS) for their September webinar. Date: Wednesday 16 September 2026 Time: 8.30AM AEST Topic: Sepsis Register here: https://www.ncas-australia.org/seminar-series07 Sep 2026 00:25 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3muvanfmaf62xhttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mulc7cniar2jNew resources are now available in the ACIPC Aged Care IPC Training Hub! Take a look at Gloving Practices, and Reprocessing of Reusable Equipment. More topics are coming soon. Explore the hub here: https://www.acipc.org.au/aged.../aged-care-ipc-training-hub/ #IPC #AgedCareTraining #AgedCare03 Sep 2026 01:26 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mulc7cniar2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3muinnis6te27Join us for the September Webinar - Actioning AMS Speaker: Lisa Hall Wednesday 16 September, 2:00PM AEST To register for this free webinar, please click the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A_06AyDSSgqCV2VkGZkaMQ#/registration02 Sep 2026 00:13 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3muinnis6te27https://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mugo4glrxt2cDon't miss out - last few spaces available for our Blood Borne Virus Testing Course starting 4 September 2026. Cost: $350 (includes compulsory live tutorial on 19 October 2026 at 6pm AEDT) Book here: https://www.acipc.org.au/education/blood-borne-virus-testing-course/01 Sep 2026 05:16 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugo4glrxt2chttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mudzl6oxke2yOur August 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/31 Aug 2026 04:03 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mudzl6oxke2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mtzq3qosgm2oWe thank our 2026 Bronze Conference Sponsor, schülke. 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 schülkehere: https://www.schuelke.com/en-au/ #schülke #ACIPC26 #IPC27 Aug 2026 01:47 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzq3qosgm2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mtx35ccjnh2lNominations close soon for the Claire Boardman Medal, recognising outstanding leadership in IPC. Award includes the medal, entry onto the Perpetual Trophy, and $2,000 prize money. Applications close 9am AEST, Mon 7 Sept 2026. Details & nomination form: https://tinyurl.com/mrvyyvph26 Aug 2026 00:26 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtx35ccjnh2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mts6zgle4x2lSA ACIPC SIG Meeting – Thu 3 Sept, 5:30PM ACST. Topic: 'Multi- resistant Organisms, AMS and Genome sequencing. How does this help us in outbreaks?' Speaker: Lito Papanicolas. In-person + online via Teams Register: https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/sig-sa/Site/Register24 Aug 2026 01:52 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mts6zgle4x2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/acipc.bsky.social/post/3mtrymlrowt2hJoining 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/ #ExperienceGoldCoast23 Aug 2026 23:58 +0000at://did:plc:dookipmvmqvbrujece24n54c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtrymlrowt2h