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Nipah virus update
See the latest update from the Australian CDC on reports of two confirmed Nipah virus infections in West Bengal, India. Australians travelling to areas where Nipah circulates should take preventive steps and practise good hygiene.
www.cdc.gov.au/newsroom/new...
Thank you to the co-convenors, Michelle Balm and Olivia Bupha-Intr, for delivering an excellent NZ ASM. Over 80 ID professionals, including microbiologists and clinical nurse specialists from across New Zealand came together to share knowledge and support for their community.
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International Day of Epidemic Preparedness | 27 December
Preparedness isn’t optional, it’s everything.
From surveillance and rapid response to workforce capability, research, vaccines, data sharing and trust, epidemic preparedness is built long before the next outbreak makes headlines.
Don’t let unwanted guests ruin your holiday!
Check in with your doctor or travel clinic on how to avoid traveller’s infections, including any recommended vaccinations prior to travel.
For more information see:
• www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-g...
• healthify.nz/medicines-a-...
Importance of Hep B vaccination at birth
ASID members stand with ATAGI on the importance and safety of hepatitis B vaccination at birth. The science is clear: giving the first dose within 24 hours of birth is a safe, effective measure to prevent hepatitis B transmission and protect infants.
19.12.2025 06:13 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The 2025 Trainee Weekend, 6 & 7 December and was a great success. Two days of excellent presentations from a panel of experts and the opportunity to network with fellow trainees.
A big thank you to the organising committee: David, Sadaf, Manoshi, Joel, Annalise, Victoria.
ASID affirms its strong support for the use of safe and effective vaccines across Australia and Aotearoa NZ
Vaccines are one of the most powerful public health tools, preventing millions of deaths and long-term health consequences from devastating diseases each year.
asid.net.au/news/asid-af...
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Celebrating a year of Connection, Progress and Shared Purpose.
We extend a warm thanks to the ASID community across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. This year has been one of energy, connection, momentum and progress, made possible by the expertise, commitment and generosity of our members.
ASID members stand with ATAGI on the importance and safety of hepatitis B vaccination at birth. The science is clear and our experts agree: giving the first dose within 24 hours of birth is a safe, effective and critical measure to prevent hepatitis B transmission and protect infants
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Travelling overseas this festive season? Don’t let unwanted guests ruin your holiday!
Check in with your doctor or travel clinic on how to avoid traveller’s infections.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
This World AIDS day, ASID joins the global call to recognise that the HIV epidemic is not over - and investment in HIV care is more crucial now than ever.
Download the World AIDS Day 2025 report: www.unaids.org/2025-world-aids-day
New Zealand ASM 2025! A great success!
What a wonderful and engaged group of ID professionals our New Zealand colleagues are. The three days have involved so much collaboration and discussion it has been a pleasure to be involved.
Thank you to Michelle Balm and Olivia Bupha-Intr for your efforts.
New Zealand ASM 2025
Welcome to a wet and windy Wellington for or New Zealand ASM.
The weather didn't deter the NZ ID community, or the President and CEO, from gathering in Wharewaka Function Centre on the wharf in Wellington.
TRAINEE ADVOCACY SURVEY 2025
The INTREPID team invites you to complete the following INTREPID Survey. Thank you for your time.
Connie Lam and Katharine Huang on behalf of the INTREPID committee.
Thank you to the ACIPC Board, President Stéphane Bouchoucha (Past) and President Sally Havers for welcoming ASIDs CEO Irene Kourtis, to the 2025 ACIPC International Conference.
Congratulations to all the presenters and ACIPC on a successful meeting and look forward to our ongoing collaborations.
On World Children’s Day 2025, ASID and its Australia and New Zealand Paediatric Infectious Diseases Network (ANZPID) are calling for renewed global efforts to protect children from the devastating infectious disease impacts of armed conflicts.
asid.net.au/news/protect...
ASID Trainee Weekend
6 & 7 December 2025
We’re thrilled to host the 2025 ASID Trainees Weekend, 6–7 December at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney NSW.
Find out more - asidevents.eventsair.com/trainee-week...
Register now - asidevents.eventsair.com/trainee-week...
It is with great enthusiasm that we share with you the formation of a new ASID Planetary Health Group, as a sub-group of the ASID Advocacy & Policy Committee.
This new ID sustainability group is the creation and passion of Dr Kate Lennard and Dr Carrie Lee, both ID Trainees.
World AMR awareness Week (WAAW) | November 18–24
Antimicrobials are medicines that prevent and treat infections, and they are the foundation of modern medicine. ASID member Professor Karin Thursky is an infectious diseases physician leading the way in tackling AMR in Australia.
INTREPID Webinar Series
Parasitology 101 - Diagnostics
Thursday 11 December 2025
6.30pm AEDT
Moderator: Connie Lam
Speaker: Dr Harsha Sheorey
To register - asidevents.eventsair.com/intrepid-202...
ASID Member Spotlight - Professor Asha Bowen OAM - finalist for Mid-Career Scientist of the Year at this year's Premier's Science Awards!
From the entire Team at ASID, we congratulate Asha on her outstanding work and recognition.
ASID New Zealand ASM - 27-29 November 2025
The ‘not-to-be-missed’ event in NZ this November!
The full detailed program is now available on the website - asidevents.eventsair.com/asidnz-asm
Register here - asidevents.eventsair.com/asidnz-asm/a...
INTREPID Webinar Series
Diabetic Foot Infections
Thursday 27 November 2025 @ 6.30pm AEDT
Moderator: Leong Shuen Loo
Speaker: A/Prof Laurens Manning
To register - asidevents.eventsair.com/intrepid-202...
ANZMIG are hosting an education session on Thursday 20th November 2025, 7pm ADST. We have some fantastic case presentations!
Register now - asidevents.eventsair.com/anzmig-2025-...
ASID New Zealand ASM
27-29 November 2025 - TWO WEEKS TO GO!
Final Detailed Program released - asidevents.eventsair.com/asidnz-asm
Register now so you don't miss out - asidevents.eventsair.com/asidnz-asm/a...
We’re thrilled to invite you to the 2025 ASID Trainees Weekend, to- be held on 6–7 December at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney NSW.
Register here - asidevents.eventsair.com/trainee-week...
THINK FUNGUS!
Think ASID Mycology Masterclass!
A big thank you to the faculty who have given up their time and shared their knowledge with all of us.
An even bigger thanks to our Convenor Sarah Kidd for the hard work and dedication to put the program together. Congratulations!
Referral to Paediatric Palliative Care - A Decision Making Guideline Tool for Health Care Professionals
A split design featuring an orange side with a white heart icon and a dark blue side with the text "Know the Right Time."
paediatricpalliativecare.org.au/resource/ref...
