IPC Week is held in the third week of October each year. This year it will be celebrated from 19 – 25 October with the theme “STAND UPPP for IPC – Unite. Prevent. Protect. Prevail." This year’s celebration will bring fresh resources, inspiring stories, and practical tools to empower infection preventionists and raise awareness about the importance of stopping the spread of infection. Find out more Here.
Australian Food Safety Week is scheduled from the 8 to 15 November 2025, the theme is "Don't swallow the myth - food safety myth busting". It is observed to raise public awareness about food safety practices and reduce foodborne illnesses. EHOs are encourage to promote the event through local communication channels including social media and newsletters. Check out the Food Safety Information Council for an example media release and social media graphics. Look out for the Department of Health's media […]
Whooping Cough Day on November 8 shines a spotlight on the threat posed by whooping cough and the simple ways people can remain protected throughout life. Supported by the theme of “Stay Up-To-Date. Vaccinate” Whooping Cough Day encourages Australians to check if they are up-to-date with whooping cough vaccination by: Highlighting the importance of adult, pregnancy and childhood protection. Providing practical information about boosters and how to access them.
Perioperative Nurses Week is a time to reflect on the incredible impact each of you make in the world of health care. You are the unsung heroes of surgery, ensuring the seamless orchestration of procedures and the wellbeing of those under your care. This week is a reminder to acknowledge not just the tasks you perform but the heart and passion you bring to your profession. Embrace this week as a celebration of your journey, your expertise and the positive impact […]
This year’s theme, Circles of Influence: Evidence-Based Practice and Practice-Based Evidence, celebrates the dynamic relationship between research and real-world application in infection prevention and control. View full program here.
World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) is a global campaign that is celebrated annually to improve awareness and understanding of AMR and encourage best practices among the public, One Health stakeholders and policymakers, who all play a critical role in reducing the further emergence and spread of AMR. Find out more Here.
The Regional Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Summit 2025 is hosted by the National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship (NCAS) and the Royal Melbourne Hospital Guidance Group. This hybrid event will bring together clinicians, researchers, health service leaders, and policymakers from across Australia to share experiences and explore practical solutions for strengthening AMS in regional and rural settings. Program highlights include: Regional AMS Models of Care – with speakers from Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales Workshop: Building the Case for Regional AMS […]
World AIDS Day is an international day that began in 1988. It’s held on 1 December each year to help raise awareness about HIV and AIDS. United Nations AIDS (UNAIDS) is the international body leading the global effort to end HIV/AIDS. From its creation in 1988, UNAIDS led the annual campaign for World AIDS Day until 2004. From 2004, the World AIDS Campaign’s Global Steering Committee has selected the annual international World AIDS Day theme. Countries may also set a national World […]
The first Wednesday in February each year is Primary Health Care Nurses Day, where we celebrate the amazing work that nurses do outside of the hospital setting, in aged care, community, general practice, custodial, schools and a range of other primary health care settings.
The 27th Annual Scientific Meeting will take place on Sunday, February 15, and Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park. This event is expected to hold significant importance for the scientific and medical community, government health officials, academics, and various health-related non-government organizations. This 2-day event is approved for 8.5 hours of CPD accreditation for online participants. Keep updated here.
