The Asia Pacific Society for Infection Control (APSIC)

The Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (APSIC) was established in 1998 and is a multi-national, voluntary, organization dedicated to the advancement of infection control practice to reduce hospital associated infections, monitor and control emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases and improved patient outcomes.

APSIC aims to bring together multidisciplinary infection control professionals in the region to share their knowledge, experience, skills, and quality improvement and research findings by facilitating the exchange of information through training courses, seminars, congresses and conferences in the Asia Pacific region.

APSIC is working towards establishing collaborative partnerships in the region to facilitate and encourage quality improvement initiatives and infection control research to promote cost effective evidence based practices throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Victorian Infection Control Professionals Association

VICPA - Preventing infection through safe practice

Our Mission
We are a voluntary, not for profit association representing Victorian Infection Control professionals, working together to promote infection prevention strategies in health by fostering professional development and standards of practice.

Our Core Values and Beliefs

• Professionalism - VICPA embraces professional standards of practice and behaviour.
• Dedication - VICPA recognises and celebrates the commitment of infection control professionals.
• Collaboration - VICPA encourages infection control professionals to work together in achieving common goals.
• Questioning - VICPA seeks to engage members to debate issues important to the development of infection control in Victoria.

Our Purpose

• Provide opportunities for the professional development of members.
• Ensure that members have opportunities to actively participate in State and National infection control initiatives.
• Facilitate communication and discussion by provision of timely and relevant information to members.

For more information about the host please visit the website www.vicpa.org.au