Events

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’. IFA is calling on Australians from all walks of life to share why they support protection against severe RSV-related illness. A range of RSV Awareness Week materials are available to help your organisation get involved. Perhaps you’d like to organise an […]

    The World Health Organisation has designated 7 June 2024 as World Food Safety Day with the theme being “Food safety: prepare for the unexpected”. Food 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 […]

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!’. Accurate and timely diagnosis is foundational to effective patient care, serving as the critical first step toward preventive interventions and successful treatments. Diagnosis 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 […]

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.