by Selina | Apr 20, 2026 | Aged Care News
Free RSV Vaccine Now Available for Older Australians Older Australians will soon have access to free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccinations under a major federal government health initiative announced on 19 April 2026 by Health Minister Mark Butler....
by Selina | Apr 20, 2026 | Aged Care News, News
Protecting Our Communities This Winter Seasonal influenza remains a significant public health concern across Australasia, with peak activity typically occurring between June and September. In 2025, Australia experienced its largest influenza season on record, with...
by ACIPC Office | Mar 20, 2026 | Aged Care News, News
Are you an IPC Lead working in residential aged care and passionate about improving IPC practice You may be interested in being a part of IMMERSE-2 (Implementing Effective infection prevention and control in ReSidential aged carE). IMMERSE-2 will develop and...
by ACIPC Office | Feb 26, 2026 | Aged Care News
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released the Antimicrobial use in the community 2024 report. The report includes an analysis of antimicrobials supplied under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits...
by ACIPC Office | Dec 15, 2025 | Aged Care News
Integrated Health and Aged Care Services Module The Integrated Health and Aged Care Services (IHACS) Module has replaced the MPS Aged Care Module. The IHACS Module is a streamlined assessment process for both the NSQHS Standards and the strengthened Aged Care Quality...
by ACIPC Office | Dec 5, 2025 | Aged Care News
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care have released a new Easy Read resource about sepsis, as part of their activities to mark International Day of People with Disability. Developed as part of the National Sepsis Program, it aims to...