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Interested in completing the Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control course? You could have your course fee reimbursed.
Dr Joan Faoagali made a significant contribution to the education of members of the College over many years with her involvement in both State and National Infection Prevention and Control activities. Joan showed great resilience, tremendous vision, and was a true leader inspiring all those whose lives she touched – working towards achieving something greater than themselves. 
Joan’s passion and influence was key to the development of the ACIPC Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control Course. Joan, whilst battling her cancer made time to write and develop modules for the initial ACIPC Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control course. Joan was well known in the Australian infection prevention and control community. Joan was particularly interested in the education of clinicians, the prudent use of antibiotics, infection control and the intelligent use of pathology services. Joan was a passionate teacher and service development advocate in both high-level referral centres in Australia and New Zealand and in developing countries including our pacific neighbours. After initially qualifying in Microbiology in Dunedin, Joan was Director of Microbiology at Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand and then the Royal Brisbane and Princess Alexandra Hospitals in Queensland. She held multiple adjunct academic appointments, including Griffith University, University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology. She will be remembered as a warm generous leader and mentor of students and senior colleagues alike. The Dr Joan Faoagali Award recognises the significant and valuable contribution Joan made to infection prevention and control professionals and especially members of ACIPC. The Dr Joan Faoagali Award allows infection prevention and control practitioners to engage in ongoing learning through participation in the ACIPC Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control course. Please include with your application:
- A brief statement (no more than 500 words) describing the importance of completing the ACIPC Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control Course
- A current brief curriculum vitae highlighting infection prevention and control involvement
Applications are now open, and close on 4 May 2024. Please note you need to be a member of ACIPC to apply for this scholarship. For further information about the award, eligibility and how to apply, click here: Dr Joan Faoagali Award – ACIPC – Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control
