The Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control is the peak body for infection prevention & control in the region.

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Our September newsletter is now available. Don't miss out on this month's edition of IPC News. #IPC #InfectionPreventionAndControl #ACIPC #IPCNews acipc.org.au/ipc-news/
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Pre-conference workshops for #ACIPC26 run on Sunday 8 November on the Gold Coast. Places are still available in: 🔹 Vascular Access 🔹 Paediatric SIG Strategic Roadmap 🔹 Design Thinking Masterclass Register: acipcconference.com.au/regis… #InfectionPrevention #IPC
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Our IPC Week photo competition closes 5PM this Wednesday 28 October! Share your photos with #ACIPC or email office@ for a chance to win an ACIPC showbag and a custom-engraved trophy. Winner announced Thursday 29 October. #ACIPC #IPCWeek #IPC #IIPW
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Don't miss out! Survey closes Monday 26 October at 7:00 pm.
Shape the support you receive Work in aged care? Help us give you more of what you need. Our 10-minute survey on the Aged Care Community of Practice and IPC resources closes 7.00 pm AEDT, Mon 26 Oct. surveymonkey.com/r/Q8QVQ8N #AgedCare #IPC
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Final day of IPC Week: Protected. Genomic surveillance, AI-assisted outbreak detection and One Health approaches are shaping the future of IPC and safer healthcare for generations to come. Further reading on our webpage: acipc.org.au/resources/2026-…
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The future of IPC depends on sharing knowledge. Mentoring, education, Communities of Practice and research translation all build capability. WHO resources and more on our IPC Week page: acipc.org.au/resources/2026-… #IPCWeek #IIPW26 #ACIPC #IPC
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IPCPs turn evidence into everyday practice, working across hospitals, aged care, primary care, disability services and the community to prevent infections before they occur. More on our IPC Week page: acipc.org.au/resources/2026-… #IPCWeek #IIPW26 #ACIPC #IPC
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IPC has never stood still. SARS, H1N1, Ebola and COVID-19 each drove change, and today’s practices are built on decades of evidence and collaboration. Resources, games and puzzles on our IPC Week page: acipc.org.au/resources/2026-… #IPCWeek #ACIPC
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It’s #IPCWeek 2026! This year’s theme, ‘Past. Present. Protected’, celebrates the pioneers whose discoveries transformed healthcare and saved millions of lives. Explore resources, games and puzzles: acipc.org.au/resources/2026-… #IIPW26 #ACIPC
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Enter our IPC Week 2026 photo competition to win! IPC Week is 18 – 24 Oct & we want to see your team pics. Share your photos & tag #ACIPC, or email us at [email protected] Win a custom-engraved trophy & ACIPC showbag. Winner Announced 29 Oct! #IPCWeek202a
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We thank our 2026 Bronze Conference Sponsor, Blue Mirror. The support of sponsors plays a pivotal role in fostering an enriching environment for knowledge exchange & networking at #ACIPC26. Find out more about Blue Mirror here: bluemirror.ai/
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Joining 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. 🔗acipcconference.com.au/gold-… #ExperienceGoldCoast
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Shape the support you receive Work in aged care? Help us give you more of what you need. Our 10-minute survey on the Aged Care Community of Practice and IPC resources closes 7.00 pm AEDT, Mon 26 Oct. surveymonkey.com/r/Q8QVQ8N #AgedCare #IPC
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Join the National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship (NCAS) for their October webinar. Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026 Time: 8.30AM AEDT Topic: Digital Health Register here: ncas-australia.org/seminar-s…
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Pre-conference workshops for #ACIPC26 run on Sunday 8 November on the Gold Coast. Places are still available in: 🔹 Vascular Access 🔹 Paediatric SIG Strategic Roadmap 🔹 Design Thinking Masterclass Register: acipcconference.com.au/regis… #IPC
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Home care brings unique IPC challenges. Join Casey Cook & Geraldine Freriks for our Aged Care IPC webinar on community nursing, Wed 14 Oct, 2pm AEDT. Case studies, practical strategies, and you set the focus. Register: 🔗 tinyurl.com/ytymuk55
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We thank our 2026 Bronze Sponsor, Clorox Purell ProCare. The support of sponsors helps foster an enriching environment for knowledge exchange & networking at #ACIPC26. More info Clorox Purell ProCare: gojo.com/en-au/main #IPC #Cloroxpurell
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Early 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: acipcconference.com.au/regis… #IPC #ACIPC
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The 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: tinyurl.com/3udkypsa #AgedCare #IPC
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October Lunch & Learn: The Evolution of Infection Prevention – Past. Present. Protected. Alissia Reid traces IPC's past, present and future, and how we protect the profession. 📅 Wed 14 Oct, 12 pm AEDT Register: tinyurl.com/5n74xu27 #InfectionPrevention
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