Our October newsletter is now available. Don't miss out on this month's edition of IPC News. #IPC #InfectionPreventionAndControl #ACIPC #IPCNews https://t.co/fh3BYste5I

Have your say on the Point of Care Testing Standard. The ACSQHC is seeking your feedback and aims to support health and aged care service providers that deliver POCT. 🔗Share your feedback here: https://t.co/TeG93p3Gem

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://t.co/f7gPr20sJN #ACIPC25 #BusinessEventsTasmania #IPC

Human, animal & environmental health are connected — prevention depends on all three. Our Sustainability resources are here: https://t.co/3TMJ1z9xbR Working with animals? Enrol in our 2026 Vet IPC Foundations course: https://t.co/ZmpXQKhg70 #OneHealth #VetIPC #Sustainability

Register now for this regional webinar - Strengthening One Health in the Pacific: Applying One Health Operational Tools in the Pacific.   6 November 2025 12 pm Fiji Time Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Virtual (via Zoom) Register now: https://t.co/30WECIEjQF

Australia has declared syphilis a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance in response to rising cases across the country. The Australian Government is coordinating the national response through the National Syphilis Response Plan. 🔗 https://t.co/4AiyeG7yyg

WHO has launched the National Health Emergency Alert and Response Framework to help countries rapidly detect and respond to health threats. As health emergencies grow more complex, this framework supports faster, coordinated, multi-sector action. 🔗 https://t.co/HMvD0FCbDG

From 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act, updated Rules & strengthened Quality Standards come into effect  Check out our video with Logan Heather. Video and slides available under Governance here: https://t.co/MbaT2STNK4

Congratulations to Bushland Health Group in NSW - winners of our 2025 IPC Week photo competition! Thanks to everyone who entered - we'll have photos of your celebrations in this month's IPC News #ACIPC #IPCWeek #IPC #IIPW

Today is World Polio Day - a chance to celebrate the progress made toward eradicating polio worldwide. Continued vaccination protects every child from this preventable, life-threatening disease. Together, we can ensure a polio-free future for all. #WorldPolioDay #EndPolio

Infection prevention isn’t just for outbreaks – it’s about every shift, every setting, every person, every day. Strong, consistent IPC keeps everyone safe — not just in emergencies, but always. 🔗 https://t.co/C9DK9khhjd #ACIPC #IPCWeek #IPC #IIPW

Our IPC Week photo competition closes at 3PM this Monday 27 October, so get your photos in for a chance to win a custom-engraved trophy! Tag us in #ACIPC or email office@acipc.org.au. Winner will be announced on Monday - enter now! #ACIPC #IPCWeek #IPC #IIPW

Even with emerging threats like resistant organisms, we can adapt and stay resilient through strong IPC. Resilience in infection prevention comes from teamwork, vigilance, and innovation. Visit our IPC Week 2025 page here: https://t.co/C9DK9khhjd #ACIPC #IPCWeek #IPC #IIPW

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.

Through safe practices, vigilance, and using PPE, we safeguard those most at risk – from aged care residents to critically ill patients. For more information, articles and resources, please visit our IPC Week 2025 page here: https://t.co/C9DK9khhjd #ACIPC #IPCWeek #IPC #IIPW

Everyday infection prevention isn’t complicated — it's consistency that counts. Small actions can stop infections before they start. For further information, articles and resources, please visit our IPC Week 2025 page here: https://t.co/C9DK9khhjd #ACIPC #IPCWeek #IPC #IIPW

When we unite for safety, we create a culture where infection prevention is everyone’s business. Together, we can strengthen IPC practices and keep our communities safe.  Visit our IPC Week page for more info and resources: https://t.co/C9DK9khhjd #ACIPC #IPCWeek #IPC #IIPW

It's IPC Week and we are here to help you celebrate! Each day, we'll be focussing on a different aspect of IPC, so stay tuned, give us a follow and have fun with our posters, games, puzzles and photo competition! https://t.co/C9DK9khhjd #ACIPC #IPCWeek #IIPW #IPC

This week is Sterile Processing Week, recognising the committed specialists who fill Sterile Processing departments. Though patients may never meet them, they are vital to patient outcomes. ACIPC thanks everyone working in sterile processing for keeping us all safe!

Book now for the 2026 Veterinary Foundations Course on 6 March!   This groundbreaking course is designed for all veterinary staff worldwide and provides essential skills to implement IPC in your practice. Register here: https://t.co/ZmpXQKhg70 #ACIPC #IPC #Veterinary