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Thank you to the co-convenors, Michelle Balm and Olivia Bupha-Intr, for delivering an excellent NZ ASM. Over 80 ID professionals, including microbiologists and clinical nurse specialists from across New Zealand came together to share knowledge and support for their community.
January 7, 2026 at 7:54 AM
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness | 27 December

Preparedness isn’t optional, it’s everything.

From surveillance and rapid response to workforce capability, research, vaccines, data sharing and trust, epidemic preparedness is built long before the next outbreak makes headlines.
December 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Don’t let unwanted guests ruin your holiday!

Check in with your doctor or travel clinic on how to avoid traveller’s infections, including any recommended vaccinations prior to travel.
For more information see:
www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-g...
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Vaccination – international travel | Healthify
Before you travel, check with your doctor whether any vaccinations are needed for the areas you are travelling to. Try to do this 6–8 weeks before you leave, as some vaccinations need to be done over…
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December 20, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Importance of Hep B vaccination at birth

ASID members stand with ATAGI on the importance and safety of hepatitis B vaccination at birth. The science is clear: giving the first dose within 24 hours of birth is a safe, effective measure to prevent hepatitis B transmission and protect infants.
December 20, 2025 at 1:08 AM
December 19, 2025 at 6:13 AM
The 2025 Trainee Weekend, 6 & 7 December and was a great success. Two days of excellent presentations from a panel of experts and the opportunity to network with fellow trainees.
A big thank you to the organising committee: David, Sadaf, Manoshi, Joel, Annalise, Victoria.
December 19, 2025 at 1:08 AM
ASID affirms its strong support for the use of safe and effective vaccines across Australia and Aotearoa NZ

Vaccines are one of the most powerful public health tools, preventing millions of deaths and long-term health consequences from devastating diseases each year.

asid.net.au/news/asid-af...
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December 18, 2025 at 6:13 AM
December 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Celebrating a year of Connection, Progress and Shared Purpose.

We extend a warm thanks to the ASID community across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. This year has been one of energy, connection, momentum and progress, made possible by the expertise, commitment and generosity of our members.
December 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
ASID members stand with ATAGI on the importance and safety of hepatitis B vaccination at birth. The science is clear and our experts agree: giving the first dose within 24 hours of birth is a safe, effective and critical measure to prevent hepatitis B transmission and protect infants
December 16, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Travelling overseas this festive season? Don’t let unwanted guests ruin your holiday!
Check in with your doctor or travel clinic on how to avoid traveller’s infections.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
December 15, 2025 at 12:30 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
December 1, 2025 at 1:06 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.
November 29, 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.
November 28, 2025 at 1:08 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.
November 20, 2025 at 4:51 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.
November 20, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
ASID Trainee Weekend
6 & 7 December 2025

We’re thrilled to host the 2025 ASID Trainees Weekend, 6–7 December at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney NSW.

Find out more - asidevents.eventsair.com/trainee-week...

Register now - asidevents.eventsair.com/trainee-week...
ASID Trainee Weekend - ASID Trainee Weekend
The 2025 ASID Trainee Weekend will be held at University of Technology Sydney on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December 2025. This is an opportunity for infectious disease trainees to come together and...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:37 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.
November 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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.
November 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
INTREPID Webinar Series

Parasitology 101 - Diagnostics
Thursday 11 December 2025
6.30pm AEDT

Moderator: Connie Lam
Speaker: Dr Harsha Sheorey

To register - asidevents.eventsair.com/intrepid-202...
1211 December Webinar
Thursday 11 December 2025
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November 18, 2025 at 12:30 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.
November 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
ASID New Zealand ASM - 27-29 November 2025

The ‘not-to-be-missed’ event in NZ this November!

The full detailed program is now available on the website - asidevents.eventsair.com/asidnz-asm

Register here - asidevents.eventsair.com/asidnz-asm/a...
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November 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
INTREPID Webinar Series

Diabetic Foot Infections
Thursday 27 November 2025 @ 6.30pm AEDT

Moderator: Leong Shuen Loo
Speaker: A/Prof Laurens Manning

To register - asidevents.eventsair.com/intrepid-202...
1127 November Webinar
Thursday 27 November 2025
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November 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
ANZMIG are hosting an education session on Thursday 20th November 2025, 7pm ADST. We have some fantastic case presentations!

Register now - asidevents.eventsair.com/anzmig-2025-...
1120 November Webinar
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November 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM