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This page provides a reference record of ACIPC and member media representations and releases.

Date Media Activity Media / Person Title and Link
21 June 2026 Quoted in the Media The Guardian A genuine wildlife emergency’: everything you need to know about the arrival of H5 bird flu in Australia
9 June 2026 Article by College Member The Conversation, Brett Mitchell, Allen Cheng, Nicole White, Peta Ellen Tehan, Philip Russo Brushing your teeth in hospital could reduce the chance of catching pneumonia
2 June 2026 Article by College Member The Conversation, Holly Seale Ebola may have spread beyond Africa. How are health authorities responding?
21 May 2026 Quoted in the Media ABC News Australia’s largest diphtheria outbreak prompts $7.2m federal vaccine blitz
20 May 2026 Quoted in the Media Retail Pharmacy Diphtheria outbreak sparks urgent vaccination calls as cases spread across Australia
20 May 2026 Article by College Member The Conversation, Philip Russo, Brett Mitchell Hantavirus quarantine has started. Two infection control experts explain what to expect.
19 May 2026 Quoted in the Media CNN American infected with Ebola in DRC, as US moves to limit entry from virus-hit region
19 May 2026 Quoted in the Media Nine News ‘Urgent global response’ needed amid fears of hidden Ebola spread
19 April 2026 Quoted in the Media New Scientist Brushing your teeth in hospital could prevent catching a bad infection
25 November 2025 Media Release ACIPC ACIPC Response to CDC Vaccine Misinformation
10 September 2025 Quoted in the Media HVAC&R News Growing push to address airborne pathogens
11 April 2025 Media Release ACIPC Peak body calls for infection prevention and control expertise to be included in the new Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC)
11 April 2025 Article by College Member The Conversation, Brett Mitchell Better cleaning of hospital equipment could cut patient infections by one-third – and save money
9 April 2025 Quoted in the Media FBC News Urgent action needed for WASH Targets
12 March 2025 Media Release ACIPC Peak body calls for standardised terminology for pathogens that transmit through the air, ending confusion in the healthcare sector and improving community outcomes
28 November 2024 Quoted in the Media SBS News There’s a new DIY test for infections hitting thousands each year. Experts have a warning
20 November 2024 Media Release ACIPC Peak infection prevention body supports safer shared air report on indoor air quality
30 October 2024 Media Release ACIPC Peak body calls for IPC expertise to strengthen new CDC after COVID-19 response inquiry
14 October 2024 Quoted in the Media ABC News Thousands of patients caught COVID in NSW hospitals last year and hundreds died, new data shows
14 August 2024 Quoted in the Media Mirage News Research uncovers flaws in Australia’s pre-COVID quarantine plan
14 August 2024 Quoted in the Media Ageing Agenda Funding to advance IPC in aged care
9 August 2024 Article by College Member The Conversation, Peta-Anne Zimmerman Scabies: what to know about the outbreak of this contagious skin condition in hospitals
5 June 2024 Media Release ACIPC Peak body calls for at-risk groups to be vaccinated during worldwide mpox outbreak
12 April 2024 Media Release ACIPC Peak body calls for improvement to availability and accessibility of influenza vaccine ahead of 2024 flu season
12 February 2024 Media Release ACIPC Peak body calls for renewed focus on managing COVID-19 threat
12 February 2024 Article by College Member The Conversation, Stephane Bouchoucha, Matt Mason, Peta-Anne Zimmerman, Sally Havers Vaccination, testing, clean air: COVID hasn’t gone away – here’s where Australia needs to do better
23 January 2024 Media Release ACIPC New Veterinary Infection Prevention and Control Course
9 November 2023 Media Release ACIPC Peak body to explore keeping Australia’s aged care population safe
12 October 2023 Media Release ACIPC ACIPC calls for greater recognition of IPC professionals during IPC Week
1 June 2023 Quoted in the Media ABC News Should you be drinking water from a water bubbler? We ask the experts
8 October 2020 Media Release ACIPC Infection control college supports royal commission’s call for more expertise in aged care
4 September 2020 Article by College Member The Conversation, Stephane Bouchoucha, Melissa Bloomer Patients with COVID-19 shouldn’t have to die alone. Here’s how a loved one could be there at the end.
28 July 2020 Quoted in the Media ABC News Coronavirus cases aren’t coming down despite Victoria’s lockdowns. Experts seek to explain why
22 July 2020 Quoted in the Media The Guardian Australia’s about-face on masks and Covid-19: why our health advice was late to the party
5 July 2020 Article by College Member The Conversation, Phil Russo Nine Melbourne tower blocks put into ‘hard lockdown’ – what does it mean, and will it work?
2 June 2020 Quoted in the Media Herald Sun ACIPC President Associate Professor Philip Russo answers your questions
26 May 2020 Quoted in the Media Mamamia Why can’t gyms reopen, but pubs can? The fitness industry’s appeal.
December 2016 Media Release ACIPC Drug shortage putting patients at risk
November 2016 Media Release ACIPC Dry surface bio-films press release
22 April 2016 Media Release ACIPC ACIPC announces scholarship for new College course i
8 March 2016 Media Release ACIPC Hand hygiene programs: essential for health and well-being
24 February 2016 Media Release ACIPC Measles outbreak: vaccination key to protecting community
22 February 2016 Media Release ACIPC Do the right thing by children in detention
15 February 2016 Media Release ACIPC Patients at physical and financial risk –
30 January 2016 Media Release ACIPC ACIPC urges vigilance in face of Zika virus threat