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Consulting

Hands-On Infection Control Consultants work closely with organisations to develop a individual system that suits your requirements.

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Education

Hands-On Infection Control offers a broad range of education and training programs in infection prevention, management and related areas.

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Immunisation

We can provide a safe and effective adult immunisation program in accordance with The Australian Immunisation Handbook and State/Territory requirements.

About Hands-On Infection Control

The goal of surveillance, prevention and management of infection is to improve client outcomes through the identification and reduction of risks of infections in clients, employees, visitors and the physical environment. Hands-On Infection Control aims to provide health care providers, other human service organisations and their clients with a service that offers quality and value, and meets the infection prevention and management needs as defined by the customer. The Hands-On Team possesses a philosophical belief in the importance and necessity of infection prevention and management principles and evidence-based practices that are of a multidisciplinary nature…

Our Team

We are a small team of health professionals dedicated to infection prevention and control. Our team includes Infection Control Consultants, Immunisation Nurses, and Administration support staff.

Professional Partnerships and Affiliations

Client Testimonials

Megan and her team at Hands-On Infection Control provide absolute peace of mind that you are always up to date with best practice infection control guidelines and practices in Aged Care. Megan provides a full suite of services to assist providers to meet all infection control requirements and is always readily available to guide you through complex issues as they arise. Megan’s professional skills and expertise together with her “can do” attitude and down to earth approach make it an absolute pleasure to do business with her.

Residential Aged Care

I have known Megan in a professional capacity for over 15 years providing consultancy and advice, development of policies and procedures and staff training and development. Feedback from our staff has always been very positive of Megan as facilitator of our training sessions. Megan has been a great support to us during this COVID 19 Breakout. We greatly recommend her services and expertise.

Community Aged Care

Meath Care (Inc) uses the following services of Hands-On Infection Control; staff training, consultancy and staff immunisation. We have always found their support to be professional, reliable and timely. The team provide us with up-to-date comprehensive information in relation to all aspects of infection control protocols.

Meath Care

Our Latest News

ATAGI Statement on the Administration of Seasonal Influenza Vaccines in 2026

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has published this statement, which in conjunction with the Australian Immunisation Handbook, provides an overview of the key points and updates for influenza vaccines in 2026. See statement

Infection and antimicrobial prescribing in Australian residential aged care facilities – Results of the 2023 Aged Care NAPS

This report presents the findings from the annual Aged Care National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (NAPS). It analyses resident infection and antimicrobial use data reported by Australian aged care facilities that participated in the survey. A total of 852 RACHs participated in 2023 – an increased number from 2022 (n=744). The Aged Care NAPS key results again demonstrate that there are significant opportunities for improvement. Recommendations for those working at a local or national level include: • participation in the Aged […]

Sixth Australian Report on Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Human Health (AURA Report)

The Australian Centre for Disease Control (ACDC) released Australia’s sixth antimicrobial use and resistance in human health (AURA) report, highlighting rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and urging responsible and appropriate antibiotics use in human health. This report compiles data gathered by the Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Australia (AURA) systems from 2022 to 2024. It is a snapshot of information from hospitals, aged care facilities and the community, and demonstrates the use of surveillance data in safeguarding public health in Australia. […]

Hands-On Infection Control acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.