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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.
ERDS 2025 — Thank You to Our Sponsors & Exhibitors
Sponsors
💎 Pfizer – Platinum Sponsor
🥉 CSL Seqirus – Bronze Sponsor
🥉 GSK – Bronze Sponsor
Exhibitors
🔹 Gilead
🔹 AstraZeneca
Thank you for showcasing your innovations and connecting directly with our delegates.
Sponsors
💎 Pfizer – Platinum Sponsor
🥉 CSL Seqirus – Bronze Sponsor
🥉 GSK – Bronze Sponsor
Exhibitors
🔹 Gilead
🔹 AstraZeneca
Thank you for showcasing your innovations and connecting directly with our delegates.
August 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM
ERDS 2025 — Thank You to Our Sponsors & Exhibitors
Sponsors
💎 Pfizer – Platinum Sponsor
🥉 CSL Seqirus – Bronze Sponsor
🥉 GSK – Bronze Sponsor
Exhibitors
🔹 Gilead
🔹 AstraZeneca
Thank you for showcasing your innovations and connecting directly with our delegates.
Sponsors
💎 Pfizer – Platinum Sponsor
🥉 CSL Seqirus – Bronze Sponsor
🥉 GSK – Bronze Sponsor
Exhibitors
🔹 Gilead
🔹 AstraZeneca
Thank you for showcasing your innovations and connecting directly with our delegates.
ERDS 2025 — Preparing for the Next Pandemic
Our final session looked boldly ahead, asking not if, but when the next pandemic will come… and how we’ll be ready. Bringing One Health to the forefront and highlighting the challenges in the public health system bringing all relevant parties together.
Our final session looked boldly ahead, asking not if, but when the next pandemic will come… and how we’ll be ready. Bringing One Health to the forefront and highlighting the challenges in the public health system bringing all relevant parties together.
August 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
ERDS 2025 — Preparing for the Next Pandemic
Our final session looked boldly ahead, asking not if, but when the next pandemic will come… and how we’ll be ready. Bringing One Health to the forefront and highlighting the challenges in the public health system bringing all relevant parties together.
Our final session looked boldly ahead, asking not if, but when the next pandemic will come… and how we’ll be ready. Bringing One Health to the forefront and highlighting the challenges in the public health system bringing all relevant parties together.
One of the most powerful sessions from last week’s came from A/Prof Claire Hooker, University of Sydney. “Trust in Crisis: Lessons from Australia’s COVID-19 Risk Communication,” unpacked the complexities of how we share information in uncertain, high-stakes moments, and why trust is a critical tool.
August 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
One of the most powerful sessions from last week’s came from A/Prof Claire Hooker, University of Sydney. “Trust in Crisis: Lessons from Australia’s COVID-19 Risk Communication,” unpacked the complexities of how we share information in uncertain, high-stakes moments, and why trust is a critical tool.
🌬️ ERDS 2025:
Last week, ASID proudly hosted the Emerging Respiratory Diseases Symposium (ERDS) at the iconic Charles Perkins Centre in Sydney, and it was nothing short of phenomenal.
From pandemics to prevention, policy to practice, the conversations were sharp, timely, and unforgettable.
Last week, ASID proudly hosted the Emerging Respiratory Diseases Symposium (ERDS) at the iconic Charles Perkins Centre in Sydney, and it was nothing short of phenomenal.
From pandemics to prevention, policy to practice, the conversations were sharp, timely, and unforgettable.
August 5, 2025 at 11:50 PM
🌬️ ERDS 2025:
Last week, ASID proudly hosted the Emerging Respiratory Diseases Symposium (ERDS) at the iconic Charles Perkins Centre in Sydney, and it was nothing short of phenomenal.
From pandemics to prevention, policy to practice, the conversations were sharp, timely, and unforgettable.
Last week, ASID proudly hosted the Emerging Respiratory Diseases Symposium (ERDS) at the iconic Charles Perkins Centre in Sydney, and it was nothing short of phenomenal.
From pandemics to prevention, policy to practice, the conversations were sharp, timely, and unforgettable.
In Memory of Professor David Isaacs
We are deeply saddened to share that Professor David Isaacs passed away peacefully over the weekend, following a long illness.
Our thoughts are with David’s family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives he touched.
Vale, Professor Isaacs.
We are deeply saddened to share that Professor David Isaacs passed away peacefully over the weekend, following a long illness.
Our thoughts are with David’s family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives he touched.
Vale, Professor Isaacs.
August 4, 2025 at 5:33 AM
In Memory of Professor David Isaacs
We are deeply saddened to share that Professor David Isaacs passed away peacefully over the weekend, following a long illness.
Our thoughts are with David’s family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives he touched.
Vale, Professor Isaacs.
We are deeply saddened to share that Professor David Isaacs passed away peacefully over the weekend, following a long illness.
Our thoughts are with David’s family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives he touched.
Vale, Professor Isaacs.
World Hepatitis Day | 28 July 2025
“Hepatitis Can’t Wait” – and neither can we.
At ASID, we remain committed to:
✔️ Clinical leadership
✔️ Research & education
✔️ Advocacy for equitable care
Let’s continue to turn science into action — because hepatitis can’t wait.
#WorldHepatitisDay #HepCantWait
“Hepatitis Can’t Wait” – and neither can we.
At ASID, we remain committed to:
✔️ Clinical leadership
✔️ Research & education
✔️ Advocacy for equitable care
Let’s continue to turn science into action — because hepatitis can’t wait.
#WorldHepatitisDay #HepCantWait
July 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
World Hepatitis Day | 28 July 2025
“Hepatitis Can’t Wait” – and neither can we.
At ASID, we remain committed to:
✔️ Clinical leadership
✔️ Research & education
✔️ Advocacy for equitable care
Let’s continue to turn science into action — because hepatitis can’t wait.
#WorldHepatitisDay #HepCantWait
“Hepatitis Can’t Wait” – and neither can we.
At ASID, we remain committed to:
✔️ Clinical leadership
✔️ Research & education
✔️ Advocacy for equitable care
Let’s continue to turn science into action — because hepatitis can’t wait.
#WorldHepatitisDay #HepCantWait
Towards Hep B Elimination Webinar
Monday 4 August 2025 @ 6.30pm
Presenters:
Dr Grace LH Wong
Professor, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
A/Prof Dee Lee
President Elect, World Hepatitis Alliance
REGISTER NOW - asidevents.eventsair.com/hepatitis-b-...
Monday 4 August 2025 @ 6.30pm
Presenters:
Dr Grace LH Wong
Professor, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
A/Prof Dee Lee
President Elect, World Hepatitis Alliance
REGISTER NOW - asidevents.eventsair.com/hepatitis-b-...
July 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Towards Hep B Elimination Webinar
Monday 4 August 2025 @ 6.30pm
Presenters:
Dr Grace LH Wong
Professor, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
A/Prof Dee Lee
President Elect, World Hepatitis Alliance
REGISTER NOW - asidevents.eventsair.com/hepatitis-b-...
Monday 4 August 2025 @ 6.30pm
Presenters:
Dr Grace LH Wong
Professor, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
A/Prof Dee Lee
President Elect, World Hepatitis Alliance
REGISTER NOW - asidevents.eventsair.com/hepatitis-b-...
World Population Day | 11 July
As the population continues to grow, so too does the complexity of the challenges we face in safeguarding health at scale. On World Population Day, we’re reminded of the link between population dynamics and infectious disease control.
#WorldPopulationDay #ID
As the population continues to grow, so too does the complexity of the challenges we face in safeguarding health at scale. On World Population Day, we’re reminded of the link between population dynamics and infectious disease control.
#WorldPopulationDay #ID
July 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
World Population Day | 11 July
As the population continues to grow, so too does the complexity of the challenges we face in safeguarding health at scale. On World Population Day, we’re reminded of the link between population dynamics and infectious disease control.
#WorldPopulationDay #ID
As the population continues to grow, so too does the complexity of the challenges we face in safeguarding health at scale. On World Population Day, we’re reminded of the link between population dynamics and infectious disease control.
#WorldPopulationDay #ID
ASID is thrilled to introduce our newly revamped Strategic Plan, Purpose, and Values!
We are delighted to announce that ASID has undergone a significant strategic overhaul.
"Together Shaping the Future of Infectious Diseases"
Visit the website for more: www.asid.net.au.
We are delighted to announce that ASID has undergone a significant strategic overhaul.
"Together Shaping the Future of Infectious Diseases"
Visit the website for more: www.asid.net.au.
July 7, 2025 at 5:17 AM
ASID is thrilled to introduce our newly revamped Strategic Plan, Purpose, and Values!
We are delighted to announce that ASID has undergone a significant strategic overhaul.
"Together Shaping the Future of Infectious Diseases"
Visit the website for more: www.asid.net.au.
We are delighted to announce that ASID has undergone a significant strategic overhaul.
"Together Shaping the Future of Infectious Diseases"
Visit the website for more: www.asid.net.au.