Mark your calendar for the SA SIG’s final education event of 2026
Spend a rewarding half day immersed in knowledge sharing, professional growth, and meaningful connections. Reconnect with colleagues, welcome new members to the community, and hear from a diverse lineup of exceptional presenters joining us both in person and online.
You’ll also could engage with our local sponsors and learn about the latest developments supporting our profession. We look forward to celebrating the year with you and ending 2026 on a high note. This a free event open to South Australian members and non-members.
The meeting will be offered in-person only, but all presentations will be recorded (where approved by the speaker). If you are unable to attend on the day post registration, a link will be provided to the recorded workshop. Access to the recordings will only be accessible for 30 days post the event.
Date: Friday, 11 December 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm ACST. Lunch, afternoon tea, drinks and networking opportunities available post event (time permitting)
Venue: Royal Adelaide Hospital,
Level 8D Lecture Theatre
1 Port Road Adelaide
Paid parking in the hospital car park or alternative parking outside on surrounding streets. The tram stops outside the hospital.
Timetable for the day (Speakers to be confirmed)
RAH Lecture Theatre – in-person attendance
| Time | Presentations |
| 12.00-12.30 | Registration – Lunch and mingle |
| 12.30-12.50 | ACIPC College Roundup |
| 12.50-13.20 | Nationwide Clinical Trials and IPC |
| 13.20-13.50 | Aged Care Accreditation- the lived experience |
| 13.50- 14.20 | Short notice accreditation- the lived experience |
| 14.20-14.40 | Afternoon Tea break |
| 14.40 -15.00 | HCID State update |
| 15.00-15.30 | HCID training -what does that entail? Who does it apply to? |
| 15.30-16.00 | Vascular access – can lesson in paediatric practice FAAIRI be applied to adults? |
| 16.00-16.30 | Environmental Cleaning- what should we be doing? |
| 16.30-17.00 | Any changes to AS5369? |
| 17:00-17.30 | Closure, networking and dinner opportunity |
Two of our speakers are interstate, so they may either present live or via a prerecorded presentation
To register for the December event, please complete the form in the link here: sig-sa
Contact SIG Convenors:
- Marija Juraja, NUM IPCU CALHN. Mobile: 046637982
- Lisa Ryan, IPC Advisor – Aged Care. Moblie: 0487092043
- Nicole Vause, Nursing Clinical Practice Director, IPC, DHW. Mobile: 0435297814