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Help us to advocate for the inclusion of IPC in the new Australian Centre for Disease Control
Your voice can shape the future of IPC in Australia
The Australian Government is progressing plans for a new Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC). This presents a unique opportunity to strengthen our nation’s ability to prevent and respond to infectious diseases.
The Australian College of Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) is calling for formal representation of infection prevention and control (IPC) within the CDC.
We request your support in advocating for the integration of IPC expertise in the Australian CDC to:
- Prepare for and respond to future pandemics with expert IPC guidance
- Develop a coordinated, national IPC infrastructure across jurisdictions
- Standardise IPC practices across healthcare and community settings
- Strengthen IPC collaboration and capacity in our region, particularly in the Pacific
- Establish a national surveillance program for healthcare-associated infections
- Support long-term investment in IPC research, education, and surveillance.
We need your voice to make this happen.
We have prepared an online campaign to email your local MP, urging them to support our advocacy. It’s quick and easy, just enter your address, and our tool will find your local MP, populate the letter, and send it with one click.
https://acipc.good.do/ipcinthecdc/
Numbers matter – decision-makers pay attention when constituents speak up. By sending this, you are helping to protect the health of our communities and strengthen Australia’s capacity to respond to infectious disease threats.
Thank you for taking the time to support this vital advocacy effort. Please share this message with your colleagues – the more voices we have, the stronger our impact.
Together, we can ensure IPC is recognised as essential to Australia’s public health future.