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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240204
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SUMMARY:Immunisation Coalition 25th Annual Scientific Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/immunisation-coalition-25th-annual-scientific-meeting/
LOCATION:Parkroyal Melbourne Airport\, Tullamarine\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Immunisation Coalition":MAILTO:info@immunisationcoalition.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
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UID:2280-1707264000-1707350399@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:Primary Healthcare Nurses Day
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/primary-healthcare-nurses-day/
LOCATION:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240210T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
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SUMMARY:ACCPA Care & Ageing Well Expo Melbourne principal sponsor Mercy Health
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are preparing for your future or caring for a loved one\, the Melbourne ACCPA Care & Ageing Well Expo principal sponsor Mercy Health is the perfect place to start\, showcasing the products\, services and information available to assist you in the decision-making process. \nHear from experts across a range of aged care topics on the Uniting AgeWell Stage\, including caring for those with dementia\, accessing care\, seniors safety and more. The Uniting AgeWell Stage will provide a continuous stream of information from industry experts. \nWith over 80 aged care exhibitors\, including those in Residential Care\, Home Care\, Retirement Living\, Equipment & Service Providers\, Health Care\, Legal and Financial\, Medical\, Consultants\, Technology and Support Groups. \nThe expo is free to attend\, to register for tickets visit https://events.humanitix.com/care-and-ageing-melbourne-2024
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/accpa-care-ageing-well-expo-melbourne-principal-sponsor-mercy-health/
LOCATION:Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre\, 1 Convention Centre Place\, South Wharf\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240323
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T080117Z
UID:2263-1710979200-1711151999@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:15th Annual Sydney International Endoscopy Symposium (SIES 2024)
DESCRIPTION:The 15th Annual Sydney International Endoscopy Symposium (SIES 2024) will be held at Hilton Sydney on 21-22 March 2024. \nThe program includes focused lectures\, hands-on equipment demonstrations\, and live endoscopy cases beamed to Hilton Sydney for nursing delegates.  Some of the featured topics include GI bleeding\, perioperative nursing in interventional endoscopy\, EMR-ESD setup\, ERCP basics\, biliary and luminal dilation/stenting\, update on infection control in gastrointestinal endoscopy and much more!  The full program is available to view here. \nTo register click here.
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/15th-annual-sydney-international-endoscopy-symposium-sies-2024/
LOCATION:Hilton Sydney\, 488 George Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="SIES":MAILTO:info@sies.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240406
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20230419T075738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T075738Z
UID:2092-1712275200-1712361599@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:International Infection Preventionist Day
DESCRIPTION:International Infection Preventionist Day is an annual observance on the first Friday in April that celebrates the crucial role of infection preventionists in safeguarding public health.
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/international-infection-preventionist-day/
LOCATION:Victoria
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20240131T064507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T064652Z
UID:2254-1713225600-1713311999@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:Gama Healthcare and ACIPC IPC Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Tour is a series of in-person seminars across Australia covering national and international insights including: \n\nNew IPC developments\nShifting and new paradigms in IPC\nMaterial compatibility\nExpert panel discussion\n\nClick here to view the brochure
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/gama-healthcare-and-acipc-ipc-tour/
LOCATION:Victoria
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240425
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T033434Z
UID:2084-1713744000-1714003199@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:2024 World Health Summit – Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the World Health Summit in Berlin is complemented by a Regional Meeting in a different part of the world\, where local and regional topics come to the forefront. Each meeting is hosted by the M8 Alliance member holding the World Health Summit International Presidency\, which rotates every year. \nThe M8 Alliance — the academic foundation of the World Health Summit — has announced Monash University\, with support from the Victorian Government\, Tourism Australia and the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB)\, will host the 2024 Regional Meeting in Melbourne from 22–24 April. \nThe 2024 World Health Summit Regional Meeting’s theme is ‘Informed Prevention\, Informed Care’\, with a focus on the Asia–Pacific region.
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/2024-world-health-summit-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Monash University\, Wellington Rd\, Clayton\, VIC\, 3800\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
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SUMMARY:World Hand Hygiene Day
DESCRIPTION:Objectives of WHHD 2024: \n\nStrengthen learning approaches to enable implementation of innovative and effective training to empower health and care workers to improve hand hygiene and IPC at point of care with enhanced knowledge\, skills and behaviours.\nPromote access to innovative hand hygiene and IPC training resources for health and care workers.\nRaise awareness about the importance of knowledge and learning on hand hygiene at the right times to prevent a range of infectious diseases.\nEncourage measurement and evaluation mechanisms to assess the impact of training and education on IPC standards and practices including hand hygiene\, including their effect on the prevention of healthcare associated infection (HAI) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).\n\nMy 5 Moments: The Game: This is a compassionate serious game to keep patients and health workers safe by improving hand hygiene practices. It balances the fun\, engaging\, and enlightening side of gaming with the scientific and theoretical approaches to hand hygiene improvement that will contribute to changes in health worker behaviour in the real world. The game is set in the\nInternational Alien Hospital two hundred years in the future. Players must look after their alien patients and keep earth safe by performing hand hygiene at the right moments.\nClick on the link to play the game: My 5 Moments “The Game” \n  \n 
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/world-hand-hygiene-day-2/
LOCATION:Victoria
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240520
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20230905T024105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T065309Z
UID:2150-1715904000-1716163199@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:GENCA 2024 National Conference 17-19 May 2024 - Ignite the Flame
DESCRIPTION:The theme\, Ignite the flame – empowering nurses for the future\, is an inspiring call to action\, encouraging nurses to embrace their roles as leaders and change-makers in the healthcare landscape. By participating in this transformative gathering\, delegates can harness their full potential\, making a positive impact on patient care and contributing to the advancement of their profession. Moreover\, the conference will offer you a unique chance to build lasting connections with like-minded individuals\, creating a supportive network that extends beyond the conference.
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/genca-2024-national-conference-17-19-may-2024-ignite-the-flame/
LOCATION:Hilton Brisbane\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="GENCA":MAILTO:admin@genca.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20240520T015058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T015058Z
UID:2302-1717286400-1717891199@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:RSV Awareness Week 2-8 June 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Immunisation Foundation of Australia (IFA) invites you to Unite Against RSV and join RSV Awareness Week 2024 from 2-8 June.  Following their inaugural RSV Awareness Week\, the theme this year for RSV Awareness Week 2024 is ‘I Support RSV Protection’. \nIFA is calling on Australians from all walks of life to share why they support protection against severe RSV-related illness. \nA range of RSV Awareness Week materials are available to help your organisation get involved. Perhaps you’d like to organise an event\, display a poster\, share a social media post\, or include an article in your newsletter? \nThe RSV Awareness Week 2024 Campaign Kit is now available on IFA’s website.
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/rsv-awareness-week-2-8-june-2024/
LOCATION:Victoria
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20240605T072603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T072603Z
UID:2305-1717718400-1717804799@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:World Food Safety Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThe World Health Organisation has designated 7 June 2024 as World Food Safety Day with the theme being “Food safety: prepare for the unexpected”. \nFood safety events refer to situations that involve a potential or confirmed health risk associated with consuming food. These incidents may arise from natural events\, food fraud\, or accidents. While politicians\, food safety authorities\, farmers\, and food business operators must work diligently to be ready to address food safety issues\, consumers also have an active role to play.
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/world-food-safety-day-2024/
LOCATION:Victoria
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20240131T081056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T081056Z
UID:2265-1718064000-1718323199@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:Communicable Diseases & Immunisation Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Communicable Diseases & Immunisation Conference 2024\n‘Protecting Communities: Empowering Health throughDisease Control and Immunisation’
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/communicable-diseases-immunisation-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre\, QLD\, QLD\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240802
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20240131T082025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T082025Z
UID:2268-1722470400-1722556799@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:Health Tech Forum 2024
DESCRIPTION:DRIVING PATIENT-CENTRED INNOVATION \nPreviously known as the Healthcare Leaders Forum\, the now HealthTech Forum adopts a more focused approach to the digital trajectory the industry is currently experiencing. Every year we refine our event model to unlock greater value for our partners and to ensure that our delegation’s expectations are exceeded. \nRegister here
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/health-tech-forum-2024/
LOCATION:Blaxland Ballroom – 68 Market St\, Sydney NSW 2000.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20240131T082526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T082526Z
UID:2271-1725235200-1725839999@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:Wound Awareness Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/wound-awareness-week-2024/
LOCATION:Victoria
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20240131T082718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T082718Z
UID:2273-1726531200-1726617599@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:World Patient Safety Day - Engaging patients for patient safety
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/world-patient-safety-day-engaging-patients-for-patient-safety-2/
LOCATION:Victoria
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20240916T234102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T000921Z
UID:2339-1726531200-1726617599@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:World Patient Safety Day 2024: Get it right\, make it safe
DESCRIPTION:Today we join the global community in recognising World Patient Safety Day 2024\, focusing on the theme of ‘Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety’ with the slogan ‘Get it right\, make it safe!’. \nAccurate and timely diagnosis is foundational to effective patient care\, serving as the critical first step toward preventive interventions and successful treatments. \nDiagnosis is a collaborative effort involving patients\, healthcare professionals\, and the entire health system. Refining the diagnostic process is vital to reduce errors and improve patient outcomes.
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/world-patient-safety-day-2024-get-it-right-make-it-safe/
LOCATION:Victoria
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240929
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20240131T082908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T082908Z
UID:2274-1727481600-1727567999@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:World Rabies Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/world-rabies-day-2024/
LOCATION:Victoria
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241003
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20240131T083029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T083029Z
UID:2275-1727827200-1727913599@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:World Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/world-methicillin-resistant-staphylococcus-aureus-mrsa-day-2/
LOCATION:Victoria
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241015
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20241024T000302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T000302Z
UID:2368-1728864000-1728950399@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:World Standards Day
DESCRIPTION:World Standards Day celebrates and recognises the incredible benefits of standards and their role in enhancing our daily lives and our world. The day builds awareness and a greater understanding and appreciation for the valuable work everyone in the standards community does every day. 
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/world-standards-day/
LOCATION:Victoria
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20230712T022255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T022255Z
UID:2125-1728864000-1729123199@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:Wounds Australia 2024 Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Wounds Australia 2024 Conference has been announced for 14-16 October 2024\, to be held at the Gold Coast in Queensland. \nThe Wounds Australia 2024 Conference will explore the latest in industry research and  development through the conference theme\, Champions of Change: 30 Years of Action. We look forward to welcoming more than 1\,100 attendees from a diverse range of disciplines\, including practicing wound care nurses\, pharmacists\, geriatricians\, general practitioners\, podiatrists and medical academics\, to the Gold Coast in October 2024.
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/wounds-australia-2024-conference/
LOCATION:Victoria
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20240131T083357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T083357Z
UID:2277-1728864000-1729468799@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:Infection Prevention and Control Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/infection-prevention-and-control-week-2/
LOCATION:Victoria
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20240930T060756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T060756Z
UID:2350-1728864000-1729468799@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:Podiatry Week 14 - 20 October 2024 Podiatry more thank you think
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/podiatry-week-14-20-october-2024-podiatry-more-thank-you-think/
LOCATION:Victoria
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20241021T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20241021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20241021T020046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T020046Z
UID:2366-1729497600-1729530000@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:Clean Hospitals Day 20 October 2024
DESCRIPTION:This annual event shines a spotlight on the critical importance of healthcare environmental hygiene (HEH) in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)\, protecting patients\, and ensuring the safety of healthcare workers. \nThis year’s theme\, “The 6 Technical Domains of Healthcare Environmental Hygiene\,” emphasizes key areas essential to effective infection prevention\, including: \n\nSurfaces\nAir control\nWater control\nDevice reprocessing & sterilization\nLaundry\nWaste management\n\nThese six domains are pivotal to enhancing patient safety\, improving outcomes\, and creating a healthier environment within healthcare facilities worldwide. \n Why Participate? HAIs pose a significant challenge\, with pathogens such as MRSA\, VRE\, norovirus\, C. difficile\, Candida auris and Acinetobacter spp. being often transmitted via the healthcare environment. By raising awareness and improving practices in HEH\, we can significantly reduce infection rates\, save lives\, and optimize healthcare resources. \nParticipation in Clean Hospitals Day means: \n\nSupporting safer environments for patients and healthcare staff.\nAdvocating for better hygiene practices in healthcare settings.\nContributing to improved healthcare outcomes globally.\n\nAdvocacy toolkit \nYou are encouraged to explore our Promotional Toolkit\, available here : https://cleanhospitals.com/promotional-toolkit-2024/\, which includes posters\, screensavers\, and social media resources to help spread the message. \nAdditionally\, the Healthcare Environmental Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework (HEHSAF) tool can support healthcare facilities in evaluating and improving its HEH programs. You can access it in here https://cleanhospitals.com/hehsaf/. \nParticipate in Clean Hospitals Day by raising awareness in your network and sharing our Promotional Toolkit and the materials \nA Collaborative Effort \nClean Hospitals is proud to partner with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC – https://apic.org) during International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) from October 13–19\, themed “Moving the Needle on Infection Prevention.” (https://infectionpreventionandyou.org/iipw/) . Together\, we will raise awareness on key areas such as healthcare worker safety and patient care.
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/clean-hospitals-day-20-october-2024/
LOCATION:Victoria
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241109
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20240131T083210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T083210Z
UID:2276-1731024000-1731110399@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:Whooping Cough Day - Stay Up-To-Date. Vaccinate!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/whooping-cough-day-stay-up-to-date-vaccinate-2/
LOCATION:Victoria
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241117
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20240919T063133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T063133Z
UID:2343-1731196800-1731801599@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:Perioperative Nurses Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:In 2024\, the theme is U.N.I.T.E. \nUnify \nNovice \nInspire \nTalk \nExhale \nDownload the PNW poster https://www.acorn.org.au/client_images/2661886.png
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/perioperative-nurses-week-2024/
LOCATION:Victoria
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20240919T063708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T063708Z
UID:2345-1732752000-1733011199@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:ACORN 2024 International Conference: Uniting and Igniting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/acorn-2024-international-conference-uniting-and-igniting/
LOCATION:ATC Royal Randwick\, Sydney\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20241201T050941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241201T050941Z
UID:2385-1733011200-1733097599@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:World AIDS Day
DESCRIPTION: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 in our community and across the world. It reminds us that HIV is still a global epidemic. \nIn Australia\, it is a day for the community to: \n\nshow their support for people living with HIV\nraise awareness about prevention\, treatment and care\neliminate stigma and discrimination around HIV\nremember people who have died of AIDS-related illnesses.
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/world-aids-day/
LOCATION:Victoria
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250326
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20250325T000544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T000544Z
UID:2416-1742860800-1742947199@handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au
SUMMARY:World Tuberculosis Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:World TB Day observed annually on March 24\, amplifies the urgency of ending tuberculosis—the world’s deadliest infectious disease. TB continues to devastate millions globally\, inflicting severe health\, social\, and economic consequences. This year’s theme\, Yes! We Can End TB: Commit\, Invest\, Deliver\, is a bold call for hope\, urgency\, and accountability. \nKey messages are commitment\, investment and delivery.
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/world-tuberculosis-day-2025/
LOCATION:Victoria
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250403T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T052335
CREATED:20250217T024920Z
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SUMMARY:The Australasian Society of Infectious Diseases Annual Scientific Meeting 3 - 5 April 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) Annual Scientific Meeting is being held in Canberra\, Australia\, from 3-5 April 2025.  This is the leading event for adult and paediatric infectious disease and clinical microbiology specialists in Australasia. \nThis year’s theme\, ‘The Changing Face of Infectious Disease’\, will explore the future landscape of infectious disease. The program will feature presentations on cutting-edge diagnostics\, public health advancements\, the new Australian CDC\, and regional infectious disease challenges in Australia and the Pacific. \nSee https://www.asidasm.com/ for more information! \nThere is also a Pre-Conference Therapeutic Guidelines: Exploring the latest changes on Wed 2 April 2025.
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/the-australasian-society-of-infectious-diseases-annual-scientific-meeting-3-5-april-2025/
LOCATION:Hyatt Hotel Canberra\, Australia
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SUMMARY:International Day of Sterilisation Sciences
DESCRIPTION:On the 10th April\, we celebrate International Day of Sterilisation Sciences. It’s an opportunity to acknowledge the important role that Sterilisation Services teams play in delivering safe care and better healthcare outcomes.
URL:https://handsoninfectioncontrol.com.au/event/international-day-of-sterilisation-sciences/
LOCATION:Victoria
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