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Welcome to the Aged Care IPC Space. This is a space for all healthcare workers, students, volunteers and visitors working in, or assisting in the sector to locate resource links, tools/templates, webinar recordings, education materials and engage in sector collaborations. ACIPC welcomes engagement, feedback and utilisation of the space.

Aged Care Connexion

Aged Care Connexion is a communication platform for infection prevention and control (IPC) in aged care. It serves IPC leads, consultants, aged care leaders, Public Health Units (PHUs), and others involved in aged care IPC. Hosted on the ACIPC website, the forum is open to all, without requiring ACIPC membership, ensuring wider accessibility. Users must follow forum guidelines and moderation policies. The platform is actively moderated by the ACIPC IPC consultant for aged care.

Link: https://www.acipc.org.au/members/aged-care-connexion/

Aged Care Australasian IPC Resources

ACIPC recognises the need for a centralised, reliable, and current source of industry-specific IPC resources in aged care. We have curated and regularly updated a comprehensive collection of materials to provide healthcare professionals with quick access to authoritative guidance.

Link: https://www.acipc.org.au/aged-care/resources-australasian-aged-care/

Aged Care IPC Templates and Tools

The College has partnered with industry experts to provide adaptable tools for IPC governance in aged care. These practical resources aim to improve IPC practices, with expansions planned for 2025 based on industry feedback and needs.

Link: https://www.acipc.org.au/aged-care/aged-care-ipc-templates-and-tools/

Aged Care News and Events

This page is dedicated to news and events relevant to those working in aged care. The information is regularly updated.

Link: https://www.acipc.org.au/aged-care/news-and-events/

ACIPC Aged Care IPC Webinar Series

The 2025 monthly live interactive webinar series, hosted by the ACIPC aged care IPC consultant, features subject matter experts addressing IPC associated topics based on industry feedback. Participants are encouraged to engage through live feedback, polls, chat functions, and a Q&A segment. Webinar registration, recordings, and PowerPoint presentations are accessible via the ACIPC website, with no membership required. Questions unrelated to the session or unanswered during the event are redirected to the Aged Care Connexion Forum.

2025 Webinars:

  •  Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) Measure 19/02/2025
  • IPC Practice in Home Care 19/03/2025
  • The NARI IDC-IMPROVE project 16/04/2025
  • Companion Animals in Aged Care 14/05/2025
  • IPC Train the Trainer – education skills 18/06/2025
  • Management of blood borne viruses in aged care 16/07/2025
  • In the life of an IPC lead 20/08/2025
  • Infection Control in a Home Care setting with a focus on aged care 17/09/2025
  • Practical ways to set yourself up for success as an IPC professional 15/10/2025
  • Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and equipment in the aged care setting 17/12/2025

Link: https://www.acipc.org.au/acipc-aged-care-community-of-practice-webinar-series/

Aged care IPC in Focus

‘Aged Care IPC in Focus’ is a library of on-demand IPC seminar videos tailored to the aged care industry, based on identified needs and feedback. These recorded sessions provide flexible, 24/7 access to education and training and are free to access.

Presentations include:

  • Outbreak management
  • Standard and Transmission Precautions
  • Waste management
  • Cleaning/Disinfection in RACH
  • AMS
  • Management of Multi-Resistant Organisms
  • Blood Borne Viruses in Aged Care
  • Developing an IPC Program and Annual Strategic Plan
  • Surveillance

Link: https://www.acipc.org.au/members/ipc-in-aged-care/

Aged Care IPC Education Pathway

ACIPC largely contributes to providing an IPC training pathway specifically designed for the aged care sector. The pathway’s purpose is to enhance IPC knowledge and practice across all departments in aged care, while addressing differing role perspectives.

Courses include:

Companion Animals in Aged Care

Residential and visiting animals improve the quality of life for older adults in care. A person- and animal-centered approach supports continued companionship during the transition to residential care. 

This bundle of resources aims to provide guidance to help support older people, their pets, and care providers in facilitating the co-residence of older individuals and their pets. 

    • Pet Life at (Aged Care Provider) – introductory letter
    • Pet suitability Application
    • Pet Accommodation and Care Agreement
    • Companion Animals in Health Care Guide
    • The Companion Pet Risk Assessment Pathway
    • Cat Care Plan
    • Dog Care Plan

     Link: https://www.acipc.org.au/resources/companion-animals-in-aged-care/ 

    Coming soon

    Aged Care IPC Training Hub

    The new training hub streamlines high-quality IPC education by offering ready-made teaching content, addressing time constraints in developing training tools while ensuring accuracy and consistency. These materials will be available on the ACIPC website, complementing existing IPC education resources.

    Specialist Groups

    • Aged Care IPC Working Group
    • Home Care IPC Working Group

    ACIPC is known for publishing IPC guidance and responds to the aged care sector’s need for sector-specific resources. The working groups will identify key resource gaps and support material development to strengthen IPC practices across the sector. The group will collaborate with the ACIPC Practice Guidance Committee (PGC) to share insights and recommendations. It will consist of 8-10 voluntary members.

    IPC Governance and Leadership in Aged Care Series

    This live online series aims to provide approved providers, executives, and senior managers of residential aged care homes with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively govern and lead Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) initiatives. The 3-part series aim to equip leaders with tools to meet regulatory requirements while fostering a proactive IPC environment that enhances the safety and well-being of older residents.

    Series registration, recordings, and PowerPoint presentations will be accessible via the ACIPC website, with no membership required. Questions unanswered during the event are redirected to the Aged Care Connexion Forum.