Due to the cancellation of the 2020 ACORN International Conference as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was to be held in Sydney during May 2020, the ACORN Conference has gone virtual! There will be a series of live and pre-recorded webinars, all of which are to be made available on the ACORN website.
The health and safety of Western Australian workplaces remain a priority. During these unique times resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to remain focused on health and safety overall. Safe Work Month is a program of virtual events for the month of October. The theme of WA's 2020 Safe Work Month is "Staying focused on workplace health and safety". On-demand presentations by experts from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety will be made available, as well as […]
This course is designed for individuals from a variety of roles/professions working in an Aged Care Setting. It comprises 6 modules, about 18-20 hours learning.
The ACIPC Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control course provides a valuable pathway for further learning and is an important resource for those wishing to pursue a career as an Infection Control Professional. With 11 SELF PACED modules, Foundations allows participants to apply knowledge to their own practice and is a key component to achieving the ACIPC Primary Credential (CICP-P). The program has been designed to accommodate busy work schedules, with a series of self-directed learning units supported by a structured […]
This two day virtual event is about providing a platform for discussion on the big changes happening across the sector, particularly in light of the Aged Care Royal Commission, and the implementation of new quality and safety standards.
Australian Food Safety Week 2020 will be held from 14 to 21 November 2020. The theme will be 'Food Safety – it's in your hands' where we will be building upon the good behaviour established during the COVID-19 pandemic so we can continue to reduce the amount of foodborne disease
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers to avoid the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections. The slogan for 2020 will be "Antimicrobials: handle with care" applicable to all sectors. The theme for the human health sector for WAAW 2020 is “United to preserve antimicrobials".
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Public Health Association of Australia have changed the way we deliver our conferences for 2020. Our traditional face to face conferences will now be hosted as an online virtual Conference.
A practical one-day online workshop hosted by the National Centre for Infections in Cancer (NCIC) incorporating two separate symposia: Antibiotic Allergy in Practice & Fungal Infections in Focus. For more information or to register, see the website.
The 21st ICHS Symposium on Infections in the Immunocompromised Host will be proceeding as a virtual event, taking place on 17 – 19 February 2021. Now, more than ever, is the time for Infectious Diseases experts in high risk and vulnerable patient communities to come together and share our experience and knowledge. Our revamped program will seek to encompass the old, while planning our way ahead for the future. The local organizing team here in Melbourne and the International Council […]
