ACIPC is deeply concerned by the recent publication of anti-vaccine material from the US CDC.
The College has released a statement condemning the material & stressing the need for evidence-based vaccine communication.
🔗https://www.acipc.org.au/acipc-responds-to-cdc-vaccine-misinformation/
The College has released a statement condemning the material & stressing the need for evidence-based vaccine communication.
🔗https://www.acipc.org.au/acipc-responds-to-cdc-vaccine-misinformation/
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 AM
ACIPC is deeply concerned by the recent publication of anti-vaccine material from the US CDC.
The College has released a statement condemning the material & stressing the need for evidence-based vaccine communication.
🔗https://www.acipc.org.au/acipc-responds-to-cdc-vaccine-misinformation/
The College has released a statement condemning the material & stressing the need for evidence-based vaccine communication.
🔗https://www.acipc.org.au/acipc-responds-to-cdc-vaccine-misinformation/
Will the RACGP be joining ACIPC in endorsing this and educating members?
www.saferairproject.com
I would really challenge anyone to read the report (released yesterday) and not be very strongly impressed by the human stories and moved by its call for urgent and overdue action. #GP24 #MedSky
www.saferairproject.com
I would really challenge anyone to read the report (released yesterday) and not be very strongly impressed by the human stories and moved by its call for urgent and overdue action. #GP24 #MedSky
Safer shared air — The Safer Air Project
www.saferairproject.com
November 21, 2024 at 6:42 AM
Will the RACGP be joining ACIPC in endorsing this and educating members?
www.saferairproject.com
I would really challenge anyone to read the report (released yesterday) and not be very strongly impressed by the human stories and moved by its call for urgent and overdue action. #GP24 #MedSky
www.saferairproject.com
I would really challenge anyone to read the report (released yesterday) and not be very strongly impressed by the human stories and moved by its call for urgent and overdue action. #GP24 #MedSky
The Australian College of Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) is calling for formal representation of infection prevention and control (IPC) within the CDC.
October 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The Australian College of Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) is calling for formal representation of infection prevention and control (IPC) within the CDC.
Make sure your conference experience is as packed as your suitcase!
Add a pre-conference workshop to your ACIPC schedule and dive deeper into the topics that matter most.
Be quick, spaces limited.
Register here:
https://acipcconference.com.au/registration/
#ACIPC25 #BusinessEventsTasmania #IPC
Add a pre-conference workshop to your ACIPC schedule and dive deeper into the topics that matter most.
Be quick, spaces limited.
Register here:
https://acipcconference.com.au/registration/
#ACIPC25 #BusinessEventsTasmania #IPC
November 4, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Make sure your conference experience is as packed as your suitcase!
Add a pre-conference workshop to your ACIPC schedule and dive deeper into the topics that matter most.
Be quick, spaces limited.
Register here:
https://acipcconference.com.au/registration/
#ACIPC25 #BusinessEventsTasmania #IPC
Add a pre-conference workshop to your ACIPC schedule and dive deeper into the topics that matter most.
Be quick, spaces limited.
Register here:
https://acipcconference.com.au/registration/
#ACIPC25 #BusinessEventsTasmania #IPC
Many of us, those most likely to donate, do use IP&C in our lives to avoid infection.
Lifeblood cry ⅓ of donors cancel due to sickness, yet still refuse to adopt fresh air ventilation, air filtration, respirators, 222nm UVC, or anything.
www.acipc.org.au/acipc-suppor...
bsky.app/profile/1goo...
Lifeblood cry ⅓ of donors cancel due to sickness, yet still refuse to adopt fresh air ventilation, air filtration, respirators, 222nm UVC, or anything.
www.acipc.org.au/acipc-suppor...
bsky.app/profile/1goo...
December 7, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Many of us, those most likely to donate, do use IP&C in our lives to avoid infection.
Lifeblood cry ⅓ of donors cancel due to sickness, yet still refuse to adopt fresh air ventilation, air filtration, respirators, 222nm UVC, or anything.
www.acipc.org.au/acipc-suppor...
bsky.app/profile/1goo...
Lifeblood cry ⅓ of donors cancel due to sickness, yet still refuse to adopt fresh air ventilation, air filtration, respirators, 222nm UVC, or anything.
www.acipc.org.au/acipc-suppor...
bsky.app/profile/1goo...
ACIPC has released two new guides for managing transmission of pathogens through the air to mitigate the burden of infection by providing a structured approach to identify and manage risks.
To view and download the new guides, please click the link below:
www.acipc.org.au/new-guides-f...
To view and download the new guides, please click the link below:
www.acipc.org.au/new-guides-f...
May 26, 2025 at 11:07 PM
ACIPC has released two new guides for managing transmission of pathogens through the air to mitigate the burden of infection by providing a structured approach to identify and manage risks.
To view and download the new guides, please click the link below:
www.acipc.org.au/new-guides-f...
To view and download the new guides, please click the link below:
www.acipc.org.au/new-guides-f...
Need a little Christmas cheer?
Take a look back at our December 2023 Lunch & Learn webinar, 12 Days of Gastro, with Belinda Andrews presenting a light-hearted look at a serious topic.
ACIPC members can view all our Lunch & Learn webinars here:
www.acipc.org.au/members/webi...
Take a look back at our December 2023 Lunch & Learn webinar, 12 Days of Gastro, with Belinda Andrews presenting a light-hearted look at a serious topic.
ACIPC members can view all our Lunch & Learn webinars here:
www.acipc.org.au/members/webi...
December 18, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Need a little Christmas cheer?
Take a look back at our December 2023 Lunch & Learn webinar, 12 Days of Gastro, with Belinda Andrews presenting a light-hearted look at a serious topic.
ACIPC members can view all our Lunch & Learn webinars here:
www.acipc.org.au/members/webi...
Take a look back at our December 2023 Lunch & Learn webinar, 12 Days of Gastro, with Belinda Andrews presenting a light-hearted look at a serious topic.
ACIPC members can view all our Lunch & Learn webinars here:
www.acipc.org.au/members/webi...
Infection Control in a Home Care setting with a focus on aged care
Date & time: Wednesday 17 September 2025, 2.00PM AEST
Guest Speaker: Steve Neal
Join ACIPC IPC Consultant Carrie Spinks for this free webinar.
Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/yrp4beep
Date & time: Wednesday 17 September 2025, 2.00PM AEST
Guest Speaker: Steve Neal
Join ACIPC IPC Consultant Carrie Spinks for this free webinar.
Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/yrp4beep
September 8, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Infection Control in a Home Care setting with a focus on aged care
Date & time: Wednesday 17 September 2025, 2.00PM AEST
Guest Speaker: Steve Neal
Join ACIPC IPC Consultant Carrie Spinks for this free webinar.
Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/yrp4beep
Date & time: Wednesday 17 September 2025, 2.00PM AEST
Guest Speaker: Steve Neal
Join ACIPC IPC Consultant Carrie Spinks for this free webinar.
Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/yrp4beep
The 2025 ACIPC International Conference is in Hobart, Tasmania & online, Nov 16–19.
Theme: 'The Circles of Influence: Evidence-based practice & practice-based evidence.'
Registration, call for abstracts, sponsorship & exhibition details coming soon!
#ACIPC25
Theme: 'The Circles of Influence: Evidence-based practice & practice-based evidence.'
Registration, call for abstracts, sponsorship & exhibition details coming soon!
#ACIPC25
January 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The 2025 ACIPC International Conference is in Hobart, Tasmania & online, Nov 16–19.
Theme: 'The Circles of Influence: Evidence-based practice & practice-based evidence.'
Registration, call for abstracts, sponsorship & exhibition details coming soon!
#ACIPC25
Theme: 'The Circles of Influence: Evidence-based practice & practice-based evidence.'
Registration, call for abstracts, sponsorship & exhibition details coming soon!
#ACIPC25
In this week's podcast, @1healthau.bsky.social and @plr-aus.bsky.social take a walk round the posters at the ACIPC Conference in Melbourne and pick out a few of their favourites for a discussion. Listen on Spotify, Apple, via the website infectioncontrolmatters.com/latest/ Posters on the website too
Infection Control Matters
A podcast on topics related to preventing and controlling infection
infectioncontrolmatters.com
January 22, 2025 at 10:22 AM
In this week's podcast, @1healthau.bsky.social and @plr-aus.bsky.social take a walk round the posters at the ACIPC Conference in Melbourne and pick out a few of their favourites for a discussion. Listen on Spotify, Apple, via the website infectioncontrolmatters.com/latest/ Posters on the website too
”I am writing to you as a health professional…I support the ACIPC..”
I’ll change this to ‘education professional’ Why? Because it’s important for our industry too
If YOU have a #DutyOfCare CLICK this link & EMAIL your MP
#schools #CleanAir #ventilation #CovidIsAirborne #SafeIndoorAir
I’ll change this to ‘education professional’ Why? Because it’s important for our industry too
If YOU have a #DutyOfCare CLICK this link & EMAIL your MP
#schools #CleanAir #ventilation #CovidIsAirborne #SafeIndoorAir
Your voice can shape the future of IPC in Australia
The new Centre for Disease Control must include IPC.
Our easy-to-use tool lets you email your local MP with one click.
Add your voice today: acipc.good.do/ipcinthecdc/...
#IPC #PublicHealth #ACIPC #CDCAustralia
The new Centre for Disease Control must include IPC.
Our easy-to-use tool lets you email your local MP with one click.
Add your voice today: acipc.good.do/ipcinthecdc/...
#IPC #PublicHealth #ACIPC #CDCAustralia
July 28, 2025 at 5:19 AM
”I am writing to you as a health professional…I support the ACIPC..”
I’ll change this to ‘education professional’ Why? Because it’s important for our industry too
If YOU have a #DutyOfCare CLICK this link & EMAIL your MP
#schools #CleanAir #ventilation #CovidIsAirborne #SafeIndoorAir
I’ll change this to ‘education professional’ Why? Because it’s important for our industry too
If YOU have a #DutyOfCare CLICK this link & EMAIL your MP
#schools #CleanAir #ventilation #CovidIsAirborne #SafeIndoorAir
From 2026, Infection, Disease & Health will move to online-only publication — reducing our carbon footprint and aligning with ACIPC’s sustainability goals.
Members can continue to access the journal online via the ACIPC website.
#ACIPC #Sustainability #InfectionPrevention
Members can continue to access the journal online via the ACIPC website.
#ACIPC #Sustainability #InfectionPrevention
November 10, 2025 at 2:49 AM
From 2026, Infection, Disease & Health will move to online-only publication — reducing our carbon footprint and aligning with ACIPC’s sustainability goals.
Members can continue to access the journal online via the ACIPC website.
#ACIPC #Sustainability #InfectionPrevention
Members can continue to access the journal online via the ACIPC website.
#ACIPC #Sustainability #InfectionPrevention
The ACIPC office will be closed on Thursday 23 October 2025 for the Show Day public holiday.
We'll be back in the office on Friday 24 October.
We'll be back in the office on Friday 24 October.
October 22, 2025 at 4:45 AM
The ACIPC office will be closed on Thursday 23 October 2025 for the Show Day public holiday.
We'll be back in the office on Friday 24 October.
We'll be back in the office on Friday 24 October.
Congratulation to Kim Comensoli, winner of the ACIPC Mentor of the Year Award for 2024.
The ACIPC Mentoring Program supports IPC professionals' growth by pairing mentees with mentors.
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
The ACIPC Mentoring Program supports IPC professionals' growth by pairing mentees with mentors.
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
November 20, 2024 at 12:27 AM
Congratulation to Kim Comensoli, winner of the ACIPC Mentor of the Year Award for 2024.
The ACIPC Mentoring Program supports IPC professionals' growth by pairing mentees with mentors.
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
The ACIPC Mentoring Program supports IPC professionals' growth by pairing mentees with mentors.
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
The 2025 ACIPC Conference Program is here – and you’re invited to join us in Hobart, 16–19 November for 4 days of connection, innovation, and professional growth.
Take a look at the full program here:
acipcconference.com.au/program/
#ACIPC25 #betasmania #betas #BusinessEventsTasmania
Take a look at the full program here:
acipcconference.com.au/program/
#ACIPC25 #betasmania #betas #BusinessEventsTasmania
August 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The 2025 ACIPC Conference Program is here – and you’re invited to join us in Hobart, 16–19 November for 4 days of connection, innovation, and professional growth.
Take a look at the full program here:
acipcconference.com.au/program/
#ACIPC25 #betasmania #betas #BusinessEventsTasmania
Take a look at the full program here:
acipcconference.com.au/program/
#ACIPC25 #betasmania #betas #BusinessEventsTasmania
South Australian ACIPC members and non-members are invited to attend the SA Special Interest Group (SIG) in-person event on Friday, 12 December 2025 from 1:00 – 5:00PM (ACST).
Visit the SIG home page for more info and to register:
https://www.acipc.org.au/about/special-interest-groups/
Visit the SIG home page for more info and to register:
https://www.acipc.org.au/about/special-interest-groups/
November 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
South Australian ACIPC members and non-members are invited to attend the SA Special Interest Group (SIG) in-person event on Friday, 12 December 2025 from 1:00 – 5:00PM (ACST).
Visit the SIG home page for more info and to register:
https://www.acipc.org.au/about/special-interest-groups/
Visit the SIG home page for more info and to register:
https://www.acipc.org.au/about/special-interest-groups/
ACIPC is deeply concerned by the decision to close the Victorian Public Health Agency. This is a significant setback for public health in Victoria and threatens capacity to respond effectively to current & future health challenges.
Full statement here:
https://tinyurl.com/5ep3zazd
Full statement here:
https://tinyurl.com/5ep3zazd
December 11, 2025 at 5:27 AM
ACIPC is deeply concerned by the decision to close the Victorian Public Health Agency. This is a significant setback for public health in Victoria and threatens capacity to respond effectively to current & future health challenges.
Full statement here:
https://tinyurl.com/5ep3zazd
Full statement here:
https://tinyurl.com/5ep3zazd
Congratulations to Ann Whitfield, who has been appointed a Fellow of ACIPC.
Fellowship of ACIPC is a prestige member status awarded to ICPs in recognition of significant professional achievement.
Find out more here:
www.acipc.org.au/about/fellow...
Fellowship of ACIPC is a prestige member status awarded to ICPs in recognition of significant professional achievement.
Find out more here:
www.acipc.org.au/about/fellow...
March 31, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Congratulations to Ann Whitfield, who has been appointed a Fellow of ACIPC.
Fellowship of ACIPC is a prestige member status awarded to ICPs in recognition of significant professional achievement.
Find out more here:
www.acipc.org.au/about/fellow...
Fellowship of ACIPC is a prestige member status awarded to ICPs in recognition of significant professional achievement.
Find out more here:
www.acipc.org.au/about/fellow...
Come along and meet the Special Interest Group (SIG) convenors at the ACIPC International Conference!
Meet convenors of the VIC, WA, SA, Paediatric, Sustainability, Veterinary, & Rural, Remote & Regional SIGs.
See the schedule here:
https://www.acipc.org.au/meet-the-sigs-at-acipc-2025/
Meet convenors of the VIC, WA, SA, Paediatric, Sustainability, Veterinary, & Rural, Remote & Regional SIGs.
See the schedule here:
https://www.acipc.org.au/meet-the-sigs-at-acipc-2025/
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Come along and meet the Special Interest Group (SIG) convenors at the ACIPC International Conference!
Meet convenors of the VIC, WA, SA, Paediatric, Sustainability, Veterinary, & Rural, Remote & Regional SIGs.
See the schedule here:
https://www.acipc.org.au/meet-the-sigs-at-acipc-2025/
Meet convenors of the VIC, WA, SA, Paediatric, Sustainability, Veterinary, & Rural, Remote & Regional SIGs.
See the schedule here:
https://www.acipc.org.au/meet-the-sigs-at-acipc-2025/
Registrations are now open for the 2025 ACIPC International Conference!
Join us 16–19 November 2025 at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart or online.
For more information and to register please click the link below:
acipcconference.com.au/registration/
#ACIPC25 #BusinessEventsTasmania
Join us 16–19 November 2025 at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart or online.
For more information and to register please click the link below:
acipcconference.com.au/registration/
#ACIPC25 #BusinessEventsTasmania
April 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Registrations are now open for the 2025 ACIPC International Conference!
Join us 16–19 November 2025 at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart or online.
For more information and to register please click the link below:
acipcconference.com.au/registration/
#ACIPC25 #BusinessEventsTasmania
Join us 16–19 November 2025 at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart or online.
For more information and to register please click the link below:
acipcconference.com.au/registration/
#ACIPC25 #BusinessEventsTasmania
Register now for the ACIPC Paediatric SIG's August meeting.
Tuesday 26 August 2025 from 2 - 3PM AEST
Location: Online via Zoom
Topic: Paediatric Infection Prevention and Control: Safety and Quality
with Prof Marilyn Cruickshank
Register here: tinyurl.com/y89an85h
Tuesday 26 August 2025 from 2 - 3PM AEST
Location: Online via Zoom
Topic: Paediatric Infection Prevention and Control: Safety and Quality
with Prof Marilyn Cruickshank
Register here: tinyurl.com/y89an85h
August 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Register now for the ACIPC Paediatric SIG's August meeting.
Tuesday 26 August 2025 from 2 - 3PM AEST
Location: Online via Zoom
Topic: Paediatric Infection Prevention and Control: Safety and Quality
with Prof Marilyn Cruickshank
Register here: tinyurl.com/y89an85h
Tuesday 26 August 2025 from 2 - 3PM AEST
Location: Online via Zoom
Topic: Paediatric Infection Prevention and Control: Safety and Quality
with Prof Marilyn Cruickshank
Register here: tinyurl.com/y89an85h
ACIPC is holding a Lunch and Learn webinar on Tuesday 22 June at 12:30 pm AEST.
Topic: JEV: Activist maps and mozzie traps
Presenter: Dr Ben Brimblecombe
To register for this webinar, please click the link below:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ACIPC #biosecurity #mosquitoes #JEV
Topic: JEV: Activist maps and mozzie traps
Presenter: Dr Ben Brimblecombe
To register for this webinar, please click the link below:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ACIPC #biosecurity #mosquitoes #JEV
July 10, 2025 at 4:44 AM
ACIPC is holding a Lunch and Learn webinar on Tuesday 22 June at 12:30 pm AEST.
Topic: JEV: Activist maps and mozzie traps
Presenter: Dr Ben Brimblecombe
To register for this webinar, please click the link below:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ACIPC #biosecurity #mosquitoes #JEV
Topic: JEV: Activist maps and mozzie traps
Presenter: Dr Ben Brimblecombe
To register for this webinar, please click the link below:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ACIPC #biosecurity #mosquitoes #JEV
Missed our webinar ‘IPC Train the Trainer’? Catch up on the ACIPC Aged Care page—no membership required!
Also available:
🔍 Aged Care IPC in Focus video series
🔍 IPC Resources for Australasian Aged Care
🔍 Aged Care Connexion – our peer discussion forum
www.acipc.org.au/aged-care/
Also available:
🔍 Aged Care IPC in Focus video series
🔍 IPC Resources for Australasian Aged Care
🔍 Aged Care Connexion – our peer discussion forum
www.acipc.org.au/aged-care/
June 19, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Missed our webinar ‘IPC Train the Trainer’? Catch up on the ACIPC Aged Care page—no membership required!
Also available:
🔍 Aged Care IPC in Focus video series
🔍 IPC Resources for Australasian Aged Care
🔍 Aged Care Connexion – our peer discussion forum
www.acipc.org.au/aged-care/
Also available:
🔍 Aged Care IPC in Focus video series
🔍 IPC Resources for Australasian Aged Care
🔍 Aged Care Connexion – our peer discussion forum
www.acipc.org.au/aged-care/
Fostering research through collaboration is a solution to reduce IPC confusion, said Professor Brett Mitchell AM, presenting the 2024 ACIPC Lecture today at conference.
The College thanks Prof Mitchell for his thought-provoking address
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
The College thanks Prof Mitchell for his thought-provoking address
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
November 19, 2024 at 5:41 AM
Fostering research through collaboration is a solution to reduce IPC confusion, said Professor Brett Mitchell AM, presenting the 2024 ACIPC Lecture today at conference.
The College thanks Prof Mitchell for his thought-provoking address
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
The College thanks Prof Mitchell for his thought-provoking address
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria