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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.
ATAGI has released its 2026 seasonal flu vaccine guidance, outlining updates to vaccine formulations &dosing.
NCIRS has also refreshed its flu resources.
For more information and links click here:
https://ncirs.org.au/2026-influenza-vaccine-changes-atagi-advice-and-ncirs-resources
March's NCAS webinar will focus on Paediatrics.
Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026
Time: 8.30AM AEDT
Host: Josephine Wen
Speakers:
A/Prof Brendan McMullen, A/Prof Penelope Bryant
Register now at:
https://tinyurl.com/2w9vum9j
@NCAS_Aus #AMS
This #InternationalWomensDay (8 March) we celebrate the incredible women in IPC.
Your expertise and dedication protect patients, support healthcare workers and keep communities safe every day.
Thank you.
#IWD2026 #WomenInHealthcare #IPC #BalanceTheScales
The ACIPC office will be closed on Monday, 9 March 2026 for the Eight Hours Day public holiday.
We will return on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
Western Australians are warmly invited to attend the WA SIG meeting on 19 March, 7:00–9:00 AM (AWST).
📍 Grace Vaughan House, Shenton Park or online via Teams
Topic: IPC Outside the Box
Free for WA members and non-members.
Register: https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/sig-wa/Site/Register
Diagnostic Stewardship - from swab to requisition
Presenter: Carrie Spinks
Guest Speaker: Jim Gauthier
Join us for this free webinar, to register please click the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ms_0BH-wTIuUzhJZZD2vuQ#/registration
Are you involved in testing for HIV & hepatitis? Our next Blood Borne Virus Testing Course starts 17 July 2026.
This course is suitable for healthcare practitioners who perform testing in all healthcare settings
Cost: $350
Book here: https://tinyurl.com/3m346tbx
Today is #RareDiseaseDay.
300 million people worldwide live with a rare disease. There are 6,000+ rare diseases — 72% are genetic and 70% begin in childhood.
Let’s advocate for equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, care and inclusion.
#MoreThanYouCanImagine #HealthEquity
Our February 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/
ACIPC has signed a new MOU with the Pacific Community (SPC) to strengthen IPC capacity across the Pacific.
Together, we’ll support IPC education, workforce development & stronger, safer health systems across the region.
#ACIPC #InfectionPrevention #PacificHealth #Collaboration
Join GAMA Healthcare + ACIPC for a focused, in-person workshop.
📍 Hobart 9 Apr | Melbourne 21 Apr | Sydney 29 Apr
Perth 1 May | Adelaide 5 May | Brisbane 8 May
Places limited - register now:
https://tinyurl.com/ytzat4ke
#ACIPC #GAMAHealthcare #IPC
Book now for our April Short Course in Infection Prevention and Control in Aged Care Settings.
It's designed to provide staff with the fundamental principles of IPC practice as they apply to aged care settings.
Cost: $500
Book here: https://www.acipc.org.au/education/short-course/
Join the VIC SIG February meeting.
🗓️ Friday, 27 Feb 2026 | Time: 8 to 9AM (AEDT)
The Royal Children’s Hospital,, Melbourne + online
Topic: The use of infographics to enhance reporting IPC data
Register: https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/vic-sig/Site/Register
ACIPC members only
Join the SA SIG meeting
🗓️ Thu 26 Feb 2026 | 7:30–8:30am ACST
Royal Adelaide Hospital + online via Teams
Topic: Value, Vigilance & Vaccination — using 2025 insights to shape a smarter 2026 flu campaign.
Register: https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/sig-sa/Site/Register
Rural, Regional & Remote IPC professionals — join the inaugural RRR SIG meeting!
📅 26 Feb | 3:00pm AEDT | Free via Zoom
Connect, advocate & help shape equitable IPC support beyond metro centres.
Register: https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/sig-rrr/Site/Register
#RuralHealth #IPC
Register now: Lunch & Learn webinar on Friday, 27 February at 12pm AEDT.
Topic: Applied Digital Technologies in IPC Education: Practical Training Solutions
Presenter: Dr Claudio Corvalan Diaz
To register for this webinar, please click the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/y4ep624j
February's NCAS webinar will focus on Animal Health.
Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026
Time: 8.30AM AEDT
Host: Prof James Gilkerson
Speakers:
Prof Denis Verwilghen, Dr Mauricio Coppo
Register now at:
https://tinyurl.com/2w9vum9j
@NCAS_Aus #AMS
The ACIPC office will be closed on Monday, 9 February 2026, for the Regatta Day public holiday.
We will return on Tuesday, 10 January 2026.
New ACIPC short course in 2026: IPC during construction, renovation & maintenance in healthcare facilities.
Ideal for IPC professionals, clinical leaders, quality & safety staff, & facilities & engineering teams.
EOIs now open. https://tinyurl.com/yvzhvp73
#IPC #HealthcareSafety
Early Bird now open for APSIC 2026!
30 Jul–2 Aug 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Theme: Innovation, Collaboration & Resilience in IPC
Workshops, symposia, global experts + networking.
Early Bird closes 31 May | Abstracts close 1 Mar
👉 https://www.apsic2026.my/
#APSIC2026 #IPC
Our January 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/
WHO EPI-WIN webinar: Ready & Resilient — Community Social Protection for Preparedness & Response.
Learn how equity-focused, approaches strengthen resilience across health, livelihoods, education & food security. 🗓
29 Jan, 11pm AEDT
🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/54msdfe7
World Leprosy Day | 25 Jan 2026
Leprosy is curable with free, effective treatment.
The real challenge is stigma — driven by fear and misinformation — which stops people seeking care.
End stigma. End leprosy.
#WorldLeprosyDay #EndStigma #LeprosyIsCurable #IPC
The ACIPC office will be closed on Monday 26 January 2026 for the Australia Day public holiday.
We will be back in the office on Tuesday 27 January.
Veterinary IPC Professionals - join us for the inaugural VET SIG meeting!
🗓 Wed 4 Feb | 🕖 7pm AEDT
💻 Zoom | FREE
🔍 Reprocessing of shared items + implications of AS 5369:2023
🎤 Carol Bradley
👉 Register: https://cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretariat/sig-vet
#VetIPC #IPC #ACIPC
Registration now open for ESPID2026!
1-5 June 2026
Bologna & Online
Book now for a week of innovation in paediatric infectious diseases.
Connect, share, and shape the future of child health.
Website: https://espidmeeting.org/
#ESPID2026
The 2026 ACIPC International Conference is being held in Gold Coast, Queensland and online.
📅 Sunday 8 - Wednesday 11 November 2026.
More information will be released via the conference website as planning proceeds.
#ACIPC26 #IPC
Registered yet for our joint webinar with IPS?
📅Wednesday 21 January 2026 8PM AEDT
Topic: Sustainability in IPC
Speakers: Graham Pike, Holly Slyne, Susan Whyte & Carla DeMarco
Register here:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ACIPC #IPS #SustainableHealthcare