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Our April 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/

🏆 Congratulations to Northern Sydney Local Health District — winners of our #WHHD2026 photo competition! A huge thank you to everyone who entered. Look out for a selection of images in this month's IPC News. #ActionSavesLives #HandHygiene #IPC

Are you involved in testing for HIV & hepatitis? Our next Blood Borne Virus Testing Course starts 17 July 2026. This course is suitable for healthcare practitioners who perform testing in all healthcare settings Cost: $350 Book here: tinyurl.com/3m346tbx

Working in aged care? Join ACIPC’s free Aged Care IPC Community of Practice — your space for practical webinars, templates, toolkits, and our Aged Care Connexion forum. Get the answers you need, when you need them. 🔗 acipc.org.au/aged-care/

You are invited to the Paediatric SIG meeting on Tuesday, 26 May at 2:00 PM AEST.  Topic: Evolution of Australia’s first permanent nurse-led comprehensive paediatric vascular access service and role in IPC. Register here: cdesign.eventsair.com/acipc-secretar…

Today is International Nurses Day 2026 Celebrated on 12 May — Florence Nightingale's birthday — this year's theme is: Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives. Empowered nurses improve health outcomes, strengthen health systems, & deliver person-centred care. #IND2026

May's NCAS webinar will focus on the topic of Aged Care. Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026 Time: 8.30AM AEST Host: A/Prof Noleen Bennett Presenters: Gabriela Griggs, Dr Joanne Tropea Register now at: ncas-australia.org/seminar-series @NCAS_Aus #AMS

Don't miss out! Our #WHHD26 photo competition closes Thursday 14 May. Send us photos of how you and your team celebrated to office@acipc.org.au or post to social media using #ACIPC. Visit our WHHD26 webpage for more info: acipc.org.au/world-hand-hyg… #WHHD2026

Hand hygiene doesn't sustain itself — it needs embedding in systems & structures that drive everyday practice. Strong governance means hand hygiene is reflected in policy, audit processes, & leadership accountability. Resources available at acipc.org.au 🔗 #WHHD2026

Even the best intentions can't overcome empty dispensers. Consistent access to ABHR, soap, water, & clean towels isn't just good practice — it's a fundamental enabler of hand hygiene compliance & safe care. Read more at acipc.org.au 🔗 #WHHD2026

Clinical Governance and Continuous Improvement -Supporting Infection Prevention and Control in Aged Care Presenter: Carrie Spinks Guest Speaker: Catherine McGovern Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

When you perform hand hygiene matters just as much as how you do it. The WHO's 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene identify the critical points in care. Find resources here acipc.org.au 🔗 #WHHD2026 #ActionSavesLives #5Moments #IPC

On #WHHD, technique matters. The WHO method covers every surface in just 20–30 sec with ABHR or 40–60 sec with soap and water. It's the difference between effective decontamination and a missed opportunity. 🔗 acipc.org.au/world-hand-hyg… #ActionSavesLives #InfectionPrevention

Tomorrow is World Hand Hygiene Day. Hand hygiene is one of the highest-impact, lowest-cost tools we have to prevent infections in care settings. This week, we're sharing key resources — follow along and take action. 🔗 acipc.org.au/world-hand-hyg… #WHHD2026

Join us for a free webinar on Tue 19 May at 10AM AEST as Dr Britta Lassmann walks us through BEACON — an AI-powered biosurveillance platform helping experts detect & report disease outbreaks in real time. 🔗us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

2,000 Australians are expected to travel to Saudi Arabia for Hajj. Travellers should be aware of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) — a serious illness with a ~37% fatality rate. More info & multilingual resources at health.gov.au/MERS #MERS #IPC

Happy #WorldVeterinaryDay! We proudly acknowledge the vital role of vet professionals in #OneHealth — connecting animal, human & environmental health. Enrol now for the Veterinary Foundations of IPC course — next intake 21 July 2026. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3e2zb2jx #VeterinaryIPC

This week is World Immunization Week 🌍 — a reminder that vaccines have saved 150 million lives over 50 years. After Australia's record-breaking 2025 season, now is the time to act early. Download our flu vaccine resources: 🔗tinyurl.com/4mu57tum #VaccinesWork #IPC

Interested in completing the Foundations of IPC course? You could win a scholarship to reimburse the cost of your fees. The Dr Joan Faoagali Award is open for ACIPC members. More info: acipc.org.au/awards/dr-joan…

Can't attend the ACIPC/GAMA IPC Tour 2026 in person? Join us online! 6 expert speakers covering the latest in infection prevention. 📅 Fri 1 May | 9AM AWST / 11AM AEST Spaces limited — register now 👇 tinyurl.com/3uewjzhj #IPC #ACIPC #GAMA