ACT Infection Control Association

The ACT Infection Control Association joins with the national body AICA in their quest to support those engaged in the specialist practice of infection control, as well as the broader health care community, in relation to infection prevention and control by acting as an information broker to its members.

This is a not for profit organization of like minded volunteers work across the public and private sector in the ACT and surrounding region. This orgainsation promotes infection prevention and control strategies by coordinating and promoting education sessions and campaigns, and encouraging networking between members.

A high level of professionalism is encouraged by the provision of financial assistance to members to undertake advanced education or attend conferences and other educational opportunities. This includes the development of a "resource box", containing copies of information for loan.

Elaine Graham Robertson is a valued past member of our association and an inaugural member of AICA, who paved the way for the infection control professionals of today. In recognisition of her work a scholarship in her honor is awarded from the ACT to an AICA member presenting an oral presentation at the biennial national conference. Details are available from the AICA web site.

Contact Details

PO Box 5122
GARRAN ACT 2605

Committee 2008-2009

• President - Philippa Keating - 02 6244 2512
• Treasurer - Kris Farrelly - 02 6205 5414
• Secretary - Fiona Kimber - 02 6244 2515
• Public and Membership Officer - Kerry Gill - 02 6205 1376

List Infection Prevention and Control personnel in the ACT

• Jan Roberts, The Canberra Hospital - 02 6244 2515
• Dinah Morrison, Community Nursing - 02 6205 5414
• Kris Farrelly, Community Nursing - 02 6205 5414
• Karen Caldwell, Calvary Healthcare - 02 6264 7342
• Sandy Wynn, Public Health - 02 6205 5430
• Kerry Plunkett, CIT - 02 6207 4377
• Jill Hughes, Department of Defence - 02 6265 0389

Meetings for 2010

February 10 - General Meeting - TCH Basement Building 10 07:30

March 9 - Education Meeting - Quality Hotel Woden 07:30 Clostridium Difficile

April 13 - General Meeting - TCH Basement Building 10 07:30

May 10 - Education Meeting - Quality Hotel Woden 07:30 Principal Dental Officer ACT

June 8 - General Meeting - TCH Level 4 Building 10 07:30

July 13 - Education Meeting - Quality Hotel Woden 07:30 Victoria Oakdone

August 10 - General Meeting - TCH Level 4 Building 10 07:30

September 7 - AGM - TCH Level 4 Building 10 07:30

Oct 12 - General Meeting - TCH Level 4 Building 10 07:30

Nov 9 - Education Meeting - TCH Level 4 Building 10 07:30 TBA

Dec 9 -  TBA Christmas Function

For information on meetings please call 02 6244 2512.

Scholarships

Two scholarships are available to ACT members. One for educational purposes and the second for attendance at Conferences / seminars or study days Educational programs and Conferences must relate to Infection Control Practices. Each scholarship is worth up to $1000. If you wish to apply please contact a member of the committee for selection criteria and paper work.

Membership

Membership Application