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Interested in completing the Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control (FIPC) course? You could have your course fee reimbursed?
Dr Joan Faoagali made a significant contribution to the education of members of the College over many years with her involvement in both State and National infection prevention and control activities. Joan showed great resilience, tremendous vision, and was a true leader inspiring all those whose lives she touched – working towards achieving something greater than themselves. Joan’s passion and influence was key to the development of the ACIPC Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control Course.
Whilst battling cancer, Joan made time to write and develop modules for the initial ACIPC Foundations course, and she was well known in the Australian IPC community. Joan was particularly interested in the education of clinicians, the prudent use of antibiotics, IPC and the intelligent use of pathology services.
Joan was a passionate teacher and service development advocate in both high-level referral centres in Australia and New Zealand and in developing countries including our Pacific neighbours. After initially qualifying in microbiology in Dunedin, Joan was Director of Microbiology at Christchurch Hospital and then the Royal Brisbane and Princess Alexandra Hospitals in Queensland. She held multiple adjunct academic appointments, including Griffith University, University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology.
She will be remembered as a warm, generous leader and mentor of students and senior colleagues alike. The Dr Joan Faoagali Award recognises the significant and valuable contribution Joan made to infection prevention and control professionals and especially members of ACIPC. The Dr Joan Faoagali Award allots IPC professionals to engage in ongoing learning through participation in the ACIPC Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control course.
Please include with your application:
- A brief statement (no more than 500 words) describing the importance of completing the ACIPC Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control Course
- A current brief CV highlighting your infection prevention and control involvement
Applications open on Monday 1 April and close at 5PM on Monday 1 May 2026.
Please note that you need to be a member of ACIPC to apply for this scholarship.
For more information and to apply, please lick the link below:
https://www.acipc.org.au/awards-scholarship/dr-joan-faoagali-awards/