Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

Current SIGs

Upcoming SIG Events

South Australian members and non-members are invited to attend the SA Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting on Thursday 18 September 2025 from 5:30 – 6:30PM ACST

This is a free event open to South Australian members and non-members.  The meeting will be offered in-person and online via Microsoft Teams. We would like to encourage as many people as possible to attend in person.

Date: Thursday 18 September 2025

Time:

Lecture from 5.30 – 6.30 PM

Drinks and light food will be provided with the opportunity for networking post-event

Venue: Royal Adelaide Hospital, Level 8D Lecture Theatre, 1 Port Road, Adelaide

Topic: Water quality testing and Legionella requirements

Speaker: Health Protection Programs, SA Health

To register, please complete the form in the link here: SIG-SA

Contact SIG Convenor: Marija Juraja, Nurse Unit Manager – CALHN Infection Prevention & Control Unit,

marija.juraja@sa.gov.au

Victorian members are warmly invited to attend the Victorian Special Interest Group (VICSIG) meeting on Friday, 3 October 2025 from 8:00 – 9:15 AM (AEST).  This a free event open to Victorian members.

The meeting will be offered in-person and online via Zoom. It is always encouraging to have a live audience as well as a virtual one. And for those who do attend in person, a light breakfast will be provided which will be served before the meeting.

Date: Friday 3 October 2025

Time: Breakfast served from 8:00 AM. Presentation from 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM

Venue: The Doherty Institute, MG003 Seminar Room (Foyer mezzanine) 792 Elizabeth Street,  Melbourne VIC

Topic: Meet the incoming President of ACIPC, Dr Sally Havers

Our guest speaker is Dr Sally Havers, the ACIPC President Elect. Sally will be talking about her role as a conjoint researcher and clinical nurse consultant at Darling Downs Health and the University of Queensland and some of the projects she is involved with. This is also a great opportunity for you to meet and talk to the next ACIPC President (Sally will move into the position after the AGM in November).

Speaker: Dr Sally Havers, ACIPC President Elect

To register for the October meeting, please complete the form in the link here: VIC SIG-2025

Contact SIG Convenor: Donna Cameron, Infection Control Consultant – Microbiological Diagnostic Unit Public Health Laboratory, donna.cameron@unimelb.edu.au

Questions

Please email the office, office@acipc.org.au, if you have any questions about establishing or joining a SIG

Purpose of a SIG

The purpose of a Special Interest Group (SIG) is to provide a network for members with a particular interest to develop their professional skills, exchange views and information, and to guide the career aspirations of junior members.

The ACIPC Membership Engagement Committee (MEC), under the delegation of the board, will consider if the proposed SIG contributes to the purpose, strategic goals, and objectives of the College. To review the 2023-2029 strategic plan please visit https://www.acipc.org.au/about/strategy/

Establishing a SIG

Members of the College may apply to establish a SIG by sending the following information to the ACIPC office:

• the name of the proposed SIG
• a statement of the purpose and objectives of the SIG
• the proposed convenor of the SIG
• the names of at least five members who support the formation and ongoing coordination of the SIG
• Note: only ACIPC members are invited to attend SIGS

Members of the College may apply to establish a SIG by sending the following information to the ACIPC office office@acipc.org.au

What will you get from a SIG?

Opportunities to

• Develop new friendships
• Network and create links with likeminded people
• Grow your knowledge and skills
• Stay up to date with current information
• Join us at ACIPC Conference and meet with familiar faces
• Engage with ACIPC Committees

SIG Activities

SIG activities are open to all members of the college.

SIG activities may include:

• Hosting of events related to the SIG including education, webinars, meetings
• Development of communications including emails, information for college website, activity reports for the board

Other activities are subject to the approval of the MEC and can be proposed via the Executive Manager of the College.

Management of SIGs

• the members of the SIG will appoint a convenor
• the convener will be the point of contact and spokesperson for the group and will manage the activities of the group with the support of the members
• SIGs will operate under the MEC

Reporting of SIG Activities

To promote the activities of SIGs and ensure their success:

• SIGs should provide at least four updates per year to be included in the College’s newsletter, IPC News
• SIGs must provide an update for inclusion in the College’s annual report including:
  • a list of current members
  • a summary of activities for the year
  • objectives for the next year

Hosting SIG Events

A budget must be approved by the Executive Manager for any proposed SIG events with a registration fee or expenses. Any agreements, such as venue, catering bookings and industry sponsorship, must also be approved by the Executive Manager. Please contact the office for more information.

Office Support

The office will support SIGS by:

• publishing SIG updates and content in IPC News
• setting up Zoom meetings for the SIG.
• Zoom meetings: The office doesn’t attend or provide technical support.
• sending email updates to SIG attendees
• sending email updates to College members (where relevant)
• posting content on the College’s digital channels (where relevant)
• providing registration forms for SIG events
• collecting fees for SIG events
• authorising industry sponsorship agreements
• organising the payment of expenses for SIG events