Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

Current SIGs

Upcoming SIG Events

Rural, Remote & Regional First Meeting

You are warmly invited to attend the first Rural, Remote & Regional Special Interest Group (RRR SIG) meeting which will be held online on Thursday, 26 February at 3:00pm (AEDT). This is a free event offered online via Zoom.

Topic: First Rural, Regional & Remote Special Interest Group (RRR SIG) Meeting

Event Description:
The RRR SIG is committed to promoting equity in access to IPC resources, strengthening professional networks across geographically dispersed healthcare settings and advocating for the needs of IPC professionals working in settings outside of major metropolitan centres. This event will provide a collaborative platform for you to connect and establish a network with IPC professional colleagues across all healthcare settings in rural regional and remote areas. We kindly invite you to join us to help guide the direction of this SIG

Speaker:
Magdalena (Maggie) Di Giacomo is the Clinical Nurse Consultant for IPC at Townsville Hospital and Health Service, North Queensland. Maggie has over 9 years of experience in the field, and is a strong advocate for equitable recognition, representation and support for IPC practice in rural and regional healthcare settings. Maggie is committed to ensuring safer healthcare is accessible outside major metropolitan regions through increasing the promotion and visibility of the unique challenges faced by IPC professionals geographically dispersed locations.

To register for the Rural, Regional & Remote SIG meeting, please click the link here: sig-rrr

Contact RRR SIG Convenor: Maggie Di Giacomo, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Townsville University Hospital Magdalena.DiGiacomo@health.qld.gov.au

South Australia SIG February Meeting

You are warmly invited to attend the South Australia Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026 from 7:30 to 8:30 AM ACST (Adelaide time).

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.

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

Topic: Value, Vigilance and Vaccination: Using 2025 Insights to Drive a Smarter 2026 Flu Campaign

Speakers:

Session 1: Protect, Prevent, Progress: 2025 Reflections & the 2026 Flu Season
Maryanne Attard, Advanced Nurse Consultant Clinical Worker Health, Corporate & Infrastructure Division SA Health, DWH

Session 2: Minimising Vaccine Wastage – why is this important
Alison Schiller, Nurse Consultant, Immunisation Section, CDCB, DHW

To register for the February meeting, please complete the form in the link here: sig-sa

Contact SA SIG Convenor: Marija Juraja, Nurse Unit Manager – CALHN Infection Prevention & Control Unit, marija.juraja@sa.gov.au.

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 and 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. All event details must be confirmed by the 20th of each month to meet the IPC newsletter deadline.
• Setting up Zoom Meetings (if required). Use of your own Microsoft Teams account is recommended for online SIG’s.
  Please note: The office does not attend SIG events 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)
• Creating and circulating registration forms for SIG events
• Collecting fees for SIG events
• Authorising industry sponsorship agreements
• Organising the payment of expenses for SIG events