School’s back – and so are the bugs

As schools across Australia face up to a new semester, cleaning and hygiene are essential to ward off winter lurgies.

16 July, 2024

Toilet seat up or down? The truth about flushing and germs

A new study shows that flushing with the lid open might not make any difference to the spread of some germs — but there are implications for cleaning.

15 May, 2024

Gyms, germs and the critical importance of a good cleaning routine

While a regular workout at the gym can be good for the health, all that huffing, puffing and sweating can make fitness centres hotbeds for germs.

8 May, 2024

GAMA Healthcare launches infection prevention campaign

New campaigns aims to help healthcare facilities raise awareness of infection prevention and control best-practice.

10 October, 2022

IAEE and GBAC expand partnership

IAEE and GBAC announce new course offering.

22 June, 2022

Six aspects of an effective infection control policy

Six tips for keeping building occupants and guests safe and healthy.

8 September, 2020

Victoria announces aged care funding, infection control training

Victorian and Federal Governments announce aged care funding package.

20 July, 2020

Australia to conduct national hotel quarantine review

Nationwide review to be conducted into government’s hotel quarantine program.

13 July, 2020

WA workers learning safety skills

New short courses in infection control aim to help minimise the risk of COVID-19.

6 July, 2020

Australians ‘do the right thing’ when following COVID-19 advice: survey

Australians showed high level of compliance during the peak of COVID-19 emergency.

24 June, 2020

Victorian Government to offer infection control training

The training will be a mixture of online and workplace learning and involve up to 25 contact hours.

24 June, 2020

Australian infection prevention and control guidelines released

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care release 2019 guidelines.

3 June, 2019