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/

Don't miss out! Survey closes Monday 26 October at 7:00 pm.

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-…

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Today is #WorldRabiesDay2026. The theme, "Stronger Together", reminds us rabies elimination needs connected action across human, animal & environmental health. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4sycb68y Join our Vet and #OneHealth SIGs: tinyurl.com/2n3kk9zv

IPC Week 2026 resources now available! We have some great resources planned to help you and your team celebrate IPC Week. View, download and share on the IPC Week 2026 webpage here: acipc.org.au/resources/2026-… #ACIPC #IPCWeek2026 #IIPW @InfectionPrevention