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ACIPCANNUALREPORT2022

Our vision is to empower our members to be leaders in infection prevention and control.

CONTENTSAbout ACIPC 3College Patron 4President’s Report 5Representation & Advocacy 8Board of Directors 10Organisation Structure 17ACIPC Office 18ACIPC Office Executive Manager Report 19Scholarships & Awards 21Committee Reports 23Governance, Finance & Risk Committee 24Scientific Conference Committee 25Credentialling & Professional Standards Committee 27Education & Professional Development Committee 28Member Engagement Committee 30Practice Guidance Committee 31Research, Grants & Scholarships Committee Report 33Infection Disease & Health Committee 34Global Outbreak Alert and 36 Response Network (GOARN)Infexion Connexion 38Audited Financial Reports 39ACIPCANNUALREPORT20221

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Our members are practitioners and decision makers in the field of infection prevention and control and include nurses, aged care workers, industry professionals, scientists, academics, educators, and policy makers.Our vision is to empower our members to be leaders in infection prevention and control.ACIPC seeks to be the voice for infection prevention and control professionals, focused on providing leadership, education, and evidenced-based practice for a healthy community. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of IPC in health and aged care settings, and the broader community, our members continue to address challenges such as hospital acquired infections (HAIs) and antibiotic resistance.The College supports our members and IPC in the broader community through our activities, including:• Education for members and non-members• Advocacy on the importance of IPC to government and the community• Collaboration with other health associations and international IPC organisations• Publishing original research in our journal Infection Disease & Health• Communication to our members and stakeholders, including our newsletter IPC News• Representation on national and international panels, committees and working groups• Our credentialling pathway to strengthen the roles of IPCPs The College commenced in January 2012 bringing together the various State and Territory infection control associations to support and encourage collaboration across Australasia.The College is a company, limited by guarantee and incorporated under the Corporations Act. We are a registered charity with the Australian Charity and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC) and are endorsed as a Deductible Gifts Recipient (DGR).Overall responsibility for the College is vested in the Board of Directors, chaired by the President. An Executive Management Team (EMT) of the President, President-Elect and Past-President, provide day-to-day oversight of the College’s operation, which are managed by an Executive Manager and oce sta.Our head oce is located at Level 6,152 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania.About ACIPCThe Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control is the peak body for infection prevention and control professionals (IPCPs) in the region.3ACIPCANNUALREPORT2022

College PatronProfessor Peter CollignonProfessor Collignon AM, M.B, B.S(Hons), B.Sc.(Med), PhD, FASM, FRACP, FRCPAInfectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist at ACT Pathology and Canberra HospitalProfessor in the Medical School of the Australian National UniversityMember of the Order of Australia (AM) for services to Medicine in Infectious Diseases, Microbiology and Infection ControlActive in many public health advocacy issues, Peter’s particular interests are antibiotic resistance, infection control and hospital acquired infections.His research is widely published and referenced in many Australian and international journals.He has been and continues to be an active member of many national and international committees, including those of the Australian Quality and Safety Commission. He has been appointed to many of the expert committees of the World Health Organization (WHO) on the issue of antibiotic resistance and the use of antibiotics in food animals.In October 2017 he was awarded a PhD by thesis, examination, and defence in Amsterdam (Vrije Universiteit – VU) on the topic of antibiotic resistance and One Health.4

President’s ReportIt is my pleasure to present the ACIPC President’s Report for 2022. Firstly, I would like to thank our 2022 conference chair, Holly Seale, and all the Scientific Conference Committee for bringing us back together after a long absence. It is wonderful to be able to connect with colleagues across IPC once again. I think we all appreciate that in addition to hearing from national and international experts, our annual conference allows us to come together as a community. This is something I certainly missed over the last two years. It is pleasing to note we have over 720 participants for the conference at the ICC and online. I understand this is the largest participation in our annual conference.I extend my thanks to all the speakers who are contributing to the program. I wish to acknowledge the support we have received from our sponsors and corporate partners: • Platinum Sponsor: GAMA Healthcare Australia• Gold Sponsors: Reynard Health Supplies and SC Johnson Professional• Silver Sponsors: Ecolab, GOJO Australasia Pty Ltd, Haines Medical Australia• Bronze Sponsors: 3M, Allied Bioservices Pty Ltd, BD,Cepheid, Clorox Australia, Device Technologies, Medihood, Owens & Minor Halyard, Schulke Australia Pty Ltd, Sterri-matt Pty Ltd, Wilhelm Integrated Solutions• Pocket program and name badge sponsor: SC Johnson Professional• Pop Up Stage Sponsor: Reynard Health Supplies• Coee Cart Sponsor: Diversey• Gala Dinner Sponsor: GAMA Healthcare Australia• Educational Breakfast Host: 3MEducation continues to be a core tool in delivering our IPC mission and developing IPC capacity. During 2021/2022 our education courses have continued to be delivered to thousands of students. We have now graduated over 4000 students from the aged care sector from our Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control (FIPC) course. Other courses include the Short Course in Infection Prevention and Control in Aged Care Settings and a new Blood Borne Virus Testing Course. The education team is also working on new courses, including a Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control for veterinary practices. We are also looking at how we can extend the delivery of FIPC into the pacific. ACIPCANNUALREPORT20225

President’s ReportI would like to extend our thanks to Jackie Miley, the education committee, and our team of facilitators who assisted with the delivery of courses, the revision of course materials, and the development of new courses.We have seen an increase in our credentialed members to 100 members across Primary, Advanced and Expert levels. We believe we will continue to see an increase in the number of credentialled members over the next 12 months. I thank the Credentialling and Practice Standards Committee for their work on the credentialling program. Infexion Connexion continues to be well subscribed and utilised by members. We have started the move to web-based forums accessed via the members section on our website. Currently we have the Infexion Connexion archive available on the website and we have created a new Aged Care Forum. We are aiming to develop the Aged Care Forum into a community of practice for our IPC Leads where they can connect with each other and IPC colleagues. Thank you to Michael Wishart for moderating this valued members’ forum, as well as providing guidance and advice on the new forums.Under the direction of Editor-in-Chief, Professor Brett Michell, our journal, Infection, Disease & Health, continues to develop and gain recognition. Thank you to Brett and our three Associate Editors Dr Oyebola Fasugba, Dr Jason Kwong and Dr Gillian Ray-Barruel.On behalf of all members, I thank everyone who contributes to the College by committing their time to our committees: Credentialling and Professional Standards; Education and Professional Development; Membership Communication and Engagement; Research, Grants and Scholarships; Practice Guidance; Governance and Risk, and the Scientific Conference committee; and our other activities including the journal, our forums and GOARN. Financial PerformanceThe College continued its strong financial performance over 2021/2022. We are reporting an audited surplus of $1.45M for the financial year and reserves of $6.4M. The Foundations of IPC, other education courses and membership remain our key income streams. Our challenge over the last two years has been to scale our resources to take opportunity of the current demand, which I believe we have done appropriately as the financial results indicate. Our past work on developing a business model that is scalable to meet opportunities and challenges remains appropriate for the financial conditions. There is every indication the increased demand for Foundations of IPC will continue through 2023. Strategic PlanningThe Board decided to undertake a formal strategic planning process to identify our priorities over the next five years. We have engaged an external consultant to facilitate this process, Randall Pearce from Think: Insight & Advice. The process includes a broad range of interviews with stakeholders and a planning session following the conference. Randall will then work with the Board and our Executive Manager to develop a strategic planning document. I believe this is a critical step in guiding the College and our activities to take advantage of the many opportunities we have before us. 6

President’s ReportThe strategic planning will inform how the Board allocates resources to meet the needs of our current members, new members, non-members and stakeholders, education, research, representation, and advocacy.We need to continually develop and strengthen our programs and activities to ensure the College remains the peak body for infection prevention and control in the Australasian region. The College is recognised as a trusted, independent, non-political, expert voice in IPC, and we will look to strengthen our messaging to all stakeholders.I look forward to updating members and stakeholders on the process over the coming months. Warm regards,Kristie PopkissPresidentAustralasian College for Infection Prevention and Control LtdACIPCANNUALREPORT20227

Representation & AdvocacyThe College provides a voice for infection prevention and control and contributes to a wider health agenda through representation on a number of external committees and working groups. The process for representation is via formal appointment by the College’s Executive Management Team.10th International Congress of the Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (APSIC)Associate Professor Phil RussoInfection Control Expert Group (ICEG) advising the Chief Medical Ocer on COVID-19Kathy DempseyNational COVID-19 Clinical Evidence TaskforceKristie PopkissGlobal Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN)Dr Peta-Anne ZimmermanModerna Australia Roundtable, July 2022Dr Stéphane BouchouchaReview of ACHS Australasian Clinical Indicator Report (23rd Edition)Ann WhitfieldReview and recommendation for endorsement of APSIC Guide for Prevention of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs)ACIPC Practice Guidance CommitteeReview and recommendation for endorsement, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care Sepsis Clinical Care StandardACIPC Practice Guidance CommitteeReview of draft policy, Mandatory vaccination of healthcare workers, Victorian Department of HealthACIPC Practice Guidance CommitteeHE-023 CommitteeNicola IslesReview of public comments on Draft AS5369Nicola Isles(IPC) Frontline Healthcare Workers’ ConsultationClaire NaydaHE-011 Sharps and Healthcare Related WastesSue AiktinsStandards Australia Working Group SF-006 Eye and face protectionHelen TruscottGastroenterological Society of Australia Infection Control Expert GroupSue GriegReview and endorsement of Gastroenterological Society of Australia Infection Prevention and Control in Endoscopy 2021ACIPC Practice Guidance Committee and the Executive Management TeamGlobal Health Alliance AustraliaProfessor Marilyn CruickshankThe International Federation of Infection Control (IFIC)Professor Marilyn Cruickshank8

Healthcare Associated Infection Advisory Committee of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality on Health CareProfessor Marilyn CruickshankNational Hand Hygiene Advisory CommitteeWendy BeckinghamConfederation of Nursing and Midwives Organisations, Global Health Alliance Australia (CoNNMO)Professor Marilyn CruickshankAustralian Commission on Quality and Safety in Health Care review of Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard (2021)Dr Stéphane BouchouchaSecond WHO Western Pacific Region Partners’ ForumAnn WhitfieldLetter of support for the regulation of sonographers to Australian Sonographer AssociationACIPC PresidentRoyal Australasian College of Surgeons – Assistance with deployment of IPC sta to FijiDr Peta-Anne Zimmerman and Matt MasonACIPC is a member of the Pacific Public Health Surveillance Network (PPHSN) ACIPC HAS: 1425 Full Members 6054 Education Members 10 Fellows 16 Life Members 21 Australasian Retired Members 101 Australasian Postgraduate Members 3 Australasian Undergraduate Members 2 Corporate MembersACIPCANNUALREPORT20229

Board of DirectorsKristy Popkiss CICP-E - President & Executive Management CommitteeKristie is motivated, passionate, and committed to the field of Infection Prevention and Control because of the significant impact it has on the lives of patients, visitors, and sta in all health services across Australasia. The pandemic has given more visibility, transparency, and a higher profile to Infection Prevention and Control, improving the safety in both the community and healthcare facilities. Kristie is committed to maintaining and raising the status and importance of infection prevention beyond the pandemic.Kristie is currently the President of ACIPC and is also the National Director of Quality and Safety with Silverchain.Kristie’s goals are to further contribute to the greater vision of improving the culture and implementing best practices for infection control throughout Australasia, whilst also improving the patient experience and outcomes for those in our community.CICP-A - President-ElectDr Stéphane Bouchoucha is an Associate Professor and Associate Head of School (International) in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Deakin University. He is also a researcher based in Deakin’s Institute for Health Transformation.With over 20 years’ experience as a registered nurse and an academic, Stéphane has worked in a variety of clinical (critical care, Infection Prevention and, Leadership and management) and community settings. Stéphane’s involvement in Infection Prevention and Control dates from the late 1990s when he was a volunteer with AIDES (the main French NGO dedicated to HIV) before being employed there in the access to care department, advocating for marginalised populations. He subsequently led the French involvement into Eurosuport 1, a Europe-wide study investigating HIV/AIDS patient access to care in European countries.Stéphane has developed a program of research in infection prevention and control informed by his Master of Science (Public Health) and PhD and supervises Honours, Masters and PhD students’ projects in Infection Prevention and Control.10Dr Stéphane Bouchoucha

Associate Professor Phil Russo CICP-E, FACIPC - Immediate Past-PresidentAssoc. Prof. Phil Russo has worked in infection prevention and control for over 25 years in a number of dierent positions including: several roles in infection prevention in major Victorian hospitals, inaugural Operational Director of the VICNISS Coordinating Centre and National Manager of Hand Hygiene Australia. Phil has a Masters in Clinical Epidemiology and completed his PhD on HAI Surveillance in 2016. Phil was the Chair of the National Consultative Steering Committee, which outlined the roadmap for the establishment of ACIPC, and has been a board member of the college since 2014, previously chairing the research committee. He is also a member of the HAI Advisory Committee for the Australian Safety and Quality in Health Care Commission, and the National Health and Medical Research Council Infection Control Guidelines Advisory Committee. His current role is Director, Cabrini Monash University Department of Nursing Research.Phil strongly supports national initiatives in healthcare prevention that are fostered by the college and is proud of the college’s achievements in representing its members at both national and international forums since it commenced. He believes that continuing to build on ACIPC’s broad membership in the Australasian region, ongoing educational opportunities for its members, a strong new journal, and the delivery of a high quality annual international conference, is the key to the ongoing success of the college.Janine Carrucan CICP-E - DirectorJanine Carrucan is Nursing Director, Infection Prevention and Control, Townsville Hospital and Health Service. Janine is a senior registered nurse with a passion for infection prevention and control and patient safety. As Nursing Director for infection prevention and control, she manages a team of infection control practitioners to deliver the infection prevention and control program at the Townsville University Hospital. This includes 7 rural hospitals and 2 large aged care facilities. Janine is the (NSQHS) Standard 3 lead and is one of the primary leads for the COVID-19 response including large drive-through testing sites, very large vaccination hubs, hotel quarantine and plays an integral role in all aspects of the response across the health service.Janine is a credentialled expert infection control practitioner (CICP-E) with a master’s degree infection prevention and control, master’s degree in public health and tropical medicine and a range of other IPC qualifications. She has been a registered nurse for more than 30 years and has experience in surgical nursing, primary care and nursing education. Janine recently assisted ACIPC as a course facilitator for the Aged Care Leads Foundations course and is a current member of the Credentialling and Professional Standards Committee and the Education Committee. Janine is a past member of the Membership Engagement Committee.11ACIPCANNUALREPORT2022

Kathy Dempsey Kathy is a registered nurse with 37 years’ experience clinically, 22 years of frontline Infection Prevention and Control and 3 years leading NSW Infection Prevention and Control and Healthcare Associated Infection program. Kathy is a nationally and internationally respected Infection prevention and control expert. The NSW lead Infection prevention and control clinician for NSW Health Clinical Excellence Commission; responsible for the strategic direction and support for Infection Prevention and Control and HAI (Healthcare Associated Infection) reduction across NSW Healthcare. Kathy is the NSW IPC lead and has key responsibility for IPC for NSW COVID response and is the first NSW Chief ICP and HAI advisor. Kathy has provided consultation to state, national and international IPAC guidance throughout the pandemic, front line IPC support and direction for health and other industry, instrumental in the control of outbreaks in aged care and others and also has contributed to many high level national and interjurisdictional reviews. Kathy is an expert on the national IPC evidence taskforce and Infection Control Expert group advising AHPPC (Australian Health Protection Principle Committee).Kathy holds the award of Credentialled Infection Control Professional – Expert (CICP-E) with a master’s degree, a diploma in leadership and management, a range of internationally recognized certifications and a current future leaders of healthcare DrPH candidate. She is considered a leader in the field of Infection Prevention and Control. Kathy is a director on the Australasian College of Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) Board and chair of ACIPC Credentialing and Professional Standards CommitteeKathy has extensive and broad expertise and lived experience in Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Practice, spanning across healthcare and non-healthcare environments, with particular experience in biocontainment and outbreak management. She possesses high level analytical and research skills to inform policy and program development for Infection Prevention and Control.Board of DirectorsCICP-E - Director & Chair 12

Nicola Isles CICP-A - Director & ChairNicola Isles has over 35 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a background in Intensive and Coronary Care and 20 years’ experience specialising in infection prevention and control in both public and private healthcare facilities. She has a keen interest in promoting and ensuring best practice in Infection Prevention and Control and Vascular access. Her current role is as Healthscopes National Infection Prevention, Control and Radiation Safety Manager for 42 Healthscope Hospitals. She has the proven ability to both develop and implement policies, manage risks, lead projects and provide strategic direction at a national level. She is a Credentialled Member with the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (CIPC-A), with a keen interest in quality, governance and patient safety, with a strong focus on consumer engagement, improving patient experience and outcomes. She has more recently commenced as an accredited assessor for the NHQHS National Standards. She is passionate about implementing research and evidence-based best practice to implement eective change in Infection Prevention and Control.Kylie Robb CICP-P - Director & ChairAs the Head of Practice Services at the Australian Dental Association NSW Branch, Kylie has been instrumental in advocating for best practice in infection prevention and control (IPC) and quality and safety standards for the oral health profession across Australia and internationally.Kylie is a Fellow and Board Director of the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control and has postgraduate qualifications in IPC and Health Services Management. Kylie holds the award of Advanced - Credentialed Infection Control Professional (CICP-A) and sits on several university External Reference Groups for IPC. Kylie has been recognised by the World Health Organisation’s Western Pacific Regional Oce for her dental IPC expertise and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America through her appointment onto their International Ambassadors Program.13ACIPCANNUALREPORT2022

Dr Peta-Anne Zimmerman CICP-E - Director & ChairDr Peta-Anne Zimmerman is an internationally respected clinician, educator, and researcher in infection prevention and control (IPC). Dr Zimmerman’s experience in IPC spans over 20 years and her domestic clinical experience, research, and expertise has led her to work extensively in China, South East Asia and the South Pacific, on outbreak response, the development of comprehensive infection prevention and control programmes, and on the integration of public health and acute care response in infectious disease emergencies, in low and middle income country settings.Peta-Anne is the program adviser for the Graduate Infection Prevention and Control Programs at Grith University, which includes the only named Master of Infection Prevention and Control in the region, and she is proud to be the Visiting Research Fellow with the Infection Control Department of the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.Peta-Anne holds the award of Credentialled Infection Control Professional – Expert. She is the convenor of the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) LMI Special Interest Group, ACIPC representative and senior teaching faculty for the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) and member of the ACIPC Credentialling and Professional Practices (CAPS) Committee. Peta-Anne has also recently received the award of Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.Erica Short CICP-E – DirectorErica is an experienced nurse who is a passionate leader with unique skills in leadership and management, infection control, sta health, immunisation, and infectious diseases. Her broad clinical experience across multiple states in Australia has allowed her to diversify her skills, and knowledge and develop her leadership style. Erica believes that the key to raising the profile of infection prevention and control has been to balance the current evidence, clinical needs, and the task at hand to ensure practical application for all involved. She considers infection prevention and control is everyone’s business to ensure safe patient-centred care. Erica currently holds a Clinical Nurse Consultant position at Royal North Shore Hospital, NSW. She has a Masters in Infection Prevention and Control; is an Authorised Nurse Immuniser and a credentialed member of the Australasian College of Infection Prevention. She holds a position on the Credentialing and Professional Standards Committee and the Membership, Communication, and Engagement Committee allowing her to support her peers to further enhance their profile within infection prevention and control.Board of Directors14

Ann Whitfield CICP-E - DirectorAnn Whitfield is the Coordinator for Infection Prevention and Management (IP&M) at Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group in Western Australia (WA) and is a credentialled expert with the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC). Ann has been a registered nurse for 23 years and has a diverse background in nursing including with the British Territorial Army Medical core, as a Nursing Ocer in the Merchant Navy (Cruise ships), and registered nurse positions around the world in areas such as trauma, Intensive care units, adults and paediatrics. She has also held senior nurse roles within South Metro Health Service and in the Communicable Disease Control Directorate WA, specialising in IP&M for the last 15 years.Ann has humanitarian experience, developing and implementing IP&M courses in Tanzania with the Global Health Alliance Western Australia, and in West Timor for the Flinders Overseas Health Group. She has also been deployed with the World Health Organisation in West Africa as part of the Ebola response team.Dianne Smith Director & Consumer RepresentativeDianne Smith is a business manager with 20 years’ experience in the disability sector, marketing, and business management. Dianne has extensive experience in leadership roles, managing not-for-profit organisations and community advocacy.Having had cancer twice in the last 5 years, Dianne is passionate about healthcare and consumer issues and is committed to contributing to better health outcomes for all consumers. Dianne supports and believes in patient centred care and empowering patients to become active participants in their own health care. Dianne has been appointed to ACIPC as director and consumer representative.15ACIPCANNUALREPORT2022

Attendance at MeetingsACIPC Board of DirectorsNumber of Board Meetings Eligible to AttendBoard Meetings AttendedKristie Popkiss 7 7Dr Stéphane Bouchoucha 7 7Associate Professor Philip Russo 7 6Professor Marilyn Cruickshank 4 3Michael Wishart 4 4Dr Sally Havers 4 3Mark Metherell 4 3Kathy Dempsey 7 4Dr Peta-Anne Zimmerman 7 6Erica Short 3 2Janine Carrucan 3 3Nicola Isles 3 3Ann Whitfield 7 6Kylie Robb 7 7Dianne Smith 7 7Board of Directors16

Organisational StructureACIPC Board of DirectorsNumber of Board Meetings Eligible to AttendBoard Meetings AttendedKristie Popkiss 7 7Dr Stéphane Bouchoucha 7 7Associate Professor Philip Russo 7 6Professor Marilyn Cruickshank 4 3Michael Wishart 4 4Dr Sally Havers 4 3Mark Metherell 4 3Kathy Dempsey 7 4Dr Peta-Anne Zimmerman 7 6Erica Short 3 2Janine Carrucan 3 3Nicola Isles 3 3Ann Whitfield 7 6Kylie Robb 7 7Dianne Smith 7 7 BOARD OF DIRECTORSGOVERNANCE & RISK COMMITTEESCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE COMMITTEEPRACTICE GUIDANCE COMMITTEEOFFICE MANAGEREDUCATION MANAGERSENIOR CO-ORDINATOR MEMBERSHIP CO-ORDINATOREDUCATION CO-ORDINATORIT/LMS SUPPORTEXECUTIVE MANAGEREXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAMCREDENTIALLING & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEEEDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEEMEMBERSHIP COMMUNICATION & ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEERESEARCH, GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS COMMITTEE COMMITTEESFINANCE MANAGER17ACIPCANNUALREPORT2022

ACIPC OceBen ThiessenExecutive ManagerCaroline WoolleyOce ManagerTrish YeomansFinance ManagerKerri PursellSenior Education CoordinatorElle DevereuxEducation/Membership CoordinatorJackie MileyEducation Manager18

ACIPC OceExecutive Manager ReportOver the past year, the operations of the College have continued at an elevated pace in what has been a challenging environment for all organisations. The demand for the Foundations of IPC course has remained strong, driven by the aged care sector. We continue to develop other courses to strengthen the education and professional development oerings of the College, important components of developing IPC capacity. The current strategic planning being undertaken by the Board is an opportunity to review the scope and aims of the College and will provide a pathway for how we meet the expectations of our members and stakeholders. I feel confident the College is entering a period of great opportunity and addressing these opportunities will position us for success over the next five to 10 years. I would like to acknowledge the oce team– Caroline, Jackie, Kerri, Trish, Elle - and welcome new team members Hannah and Nina. Moving into 2023, we will continue to develop the capacity and skills of the oce to enhance our current operations and support new initiatives. I would like to also thank Jackie, Jacqui, Belinda, and our FIPC facilitators for their dedicated support and guidance to our course students. The College is fortunate to have people who are committed to our purpose and mission.I would also like to thank Sara Kirby for her dedication over five years with the College. Sara undertook many tasks and filled many roles during her time. We wish her all the best in the future.I am confident, the College will be able to grow, adapt and meet the opportunities ahead with the support of our dedicated board members, committee members, facilitators, and members. Ben ThiessenExecutive ManagerAustralasian College for Infection Prevention and Control LtdACIPCANNUALREPORT202219

Scholarships & AwardsOur vision is to empower our members to be leaders in infection prevention and control.Key to achieving our vision is to promote education and evidence-based practice outcomes across the IPC profession through the provision of a range of annual and biennial scholarships and awards. Dr Joan Faoagali AwardThe Dr. Joan Faoagali Award was set up by the College to honour Joan in celebration of her life and her considerable contribution to the IPC profession. The winner of the scholarship is awarded FIPC course fees.Winner – Magdalena Di GiacomoClaire Boardman CICP Medal for Leadership in Infection prevention and controlThe winner will be announced at the 2022 ACIPC International Conference Dinner.ACIPCANNUALREPORT202221

ACIPC committees are integral to the operation of the College. Chaired by a Board Director, each member is a volunteer who brings their IPC knowledge and experience to their committee. Meeting between four and nine times a year, the committees work with the oce and report to the Board of Directors.7 Committees31 IDH Editorial Board members67 Committee Members15 Facilitators1 IPC in Aged Care Courses20 Foundation of Infection Prevention & Control Courses 3 Blood Borne Virus Courses 10633 Students Enrolled23ACIPCANNUALREPORT2022

Chair:Dr Stéphane Bouchoucha (ACIPC President-Elect)Members:Kristie Popkiss Dianne Smith Ben Thiessen Achievements:The Governance Finance and Risk Committee provides a mechanism for the review of the College’s governance and financial processes. The committee provides an independent review of the College’s annual budget, the risk register, the contract register and risks associated with major projects.The committee will continue to provide advice to the Board on governance processes and identifying and managing risks.Governance Finance & Risk 24

Chair:Associate Professor Holly SealeMembers:Dr Emily Larsen (Co-Chair)Dr Ruth BarrattProfessor Marilyn CruickshankKathy DempseyNatalie FeeneyDr Roslyn FranklinDr Sally HaversMarija JurajaDr Jason KwongMegan ReillyDr Andrew StewardsonAnnie WellsFiona Wilson Achievements:The 2022 ACIPC conference is scheduled to be held on the 13-16 November in Sydney. The theme for this year’s conference is: Leading through the expanding horizons of IPC. IPC is a critical element within health, both acute and community, and our aged care settings. However, the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of IPC to those in the broader community. While the pandemic has dominated on so many fronts, it has also provided an opportunity to showcase the IPC leadership and innovation that exists within Australia. The ACIPC 2022 Conference will focus on capturing new approaches and thinking, as well as the cornerstones of IPC with healthcare epidemiology; antimicrobial resistance and stewardship; IPC in long-term care and non-clinical settings; education, training, and sta development; community engagement and patient care.Key highlights from the conference program include:• Three pre-conference workshops focused on IPC in residential aged care, IPC for oce based practices and Orientation to International Outbreak Response with the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) and World Health Organisation (WHO)• A range of international speakers including Professor Benedetta Allegranzi, Technical Lead, Infection Prevention and Control Hub and Task Force, World Health Organisation, Dr. Sally Roberts, Clinical Head of Microbiology, Microbiology Department, Auckland District Health Board, Dr. Maaike van Mourik, Dept. of Medical Microbiology and Infection Control, UMC Utrecht and Linda Dickey, President, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)• A closing plenary session featuring the Presidents and Executives from ACIPC, APIC, SPC and Infection Prevention Society• 525 people registered (in-person early registrations have exceeded budget forecasts), with an additional 150 people registered online.• To support those in the field to submit an abstract and present at the conference, the committee has run a series of webinars and has oered mentoring. Governance Finance & Risk Scientific Conference Committee ACIPCANNUALREPORT202225

Credentialling & Professional Standards CommitteeChair:Kathy DempseyNumber of meetings held:Eleven meetings were held from October 2021 - October 2022.Meetings are held monthly but only held if there are issues to be discussed or ratified.Members:Janine Carrucan (Deputy-Chair)Dr. Deborough MacbethProfessor Ramon ShabanSandra RoodtDr. Peta-Anne ZimmermanErica Short Nicole Tolhurst Belinda Henderson Achievements:• 24 members have been credentialled or recredentialled at the time of publishing• New credentialling and recredentialling forms were created and uploaded to the ACIPC website• The committee continued to assess applications for credentialling at the Primary, Advanced, and Expert levels, and applications for recredentialling at the Expert level.• Chair and Committee members have continued to promote CredentiallingOpportunities:• Market credentialling to the Education Members of the College • CAPS would like the College to investigate an automated system for CAPS applications.• Review and improve response times to applications92 CREDENTIALLED ACIPC MEMBERS34 PRIMARY18 ADVANCED40 EXPERTACIPCANNUALREPORT202227

Chair:Members:Dr Vanessa Sparke (Co-chair)Belinda HendersonDr Jan ForberJanine CarrucanJackie MileyPerri WaddellSamantha LavenderNatalie BorelliniBelinda AndrewsCourse CompletionsOver 860 students graduated from the Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control course in 2022.Over 80 students completed the Blood Borne Virus Testing Course.18 students completed the Short Course in IPC for Aged Care. Current Educational and Professional Development (PD) oeringsFoundations of Infection Prevention & Control • A Moodle site update was undertaken in October bringing a fresher appearance to our courses, and increased functionality• An external Academic Writing Consultant developed an academic integrity module that students must undertake before being able to access the course content.• Course modules updated when required based on feedback from students and other stakeholders. Content around audit was strengthened in 2022.Online Aged Care Masterclass• The College continues to oer the online Masterclass which consists of various recorded webinars addressing high-level issues in Aged Care Infection Prevention and Control Management, including but not restricted to COVID-19 management in aged care facilities.• Uptake of this masterclass has not been as high recently, but that may be partly due the majority of Aged Care IPC leads completing Foundations of Infection Prevention & Control in 2021 and 2022. Blood Borne Virus Testing course• The first course was delivered in April 2022 and the Pilot had an intake of 15 students. A further 4 courses ran in 2022, with cohorts of around 23 each. One course is ongoing.• This course was previously delivered by the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health, and Society (ARCSHS) at the La Trobe University.Education & Professional Development Committee 28Dr Stéphane Bouchoucha

Foundations of Infection Prevention & Control for Veterinary settings• The College is currently developing a version of the FIPC course for veterinarians and veterinary nurses/technicians. It is anticipated that the first iteration of this course will take place early -mid 2023. Having such a course will enable the College to be active in animal health, which is essential for a “One Health” approach. Webinars• ACIPC hosted a range of webinars throughout the year to complement our education portfolio. We were pleased to once again partner with GAMA Healthcare who presented a series of three webinars for the aged care sector, Complete Care for Aged Care.From the Education Manager Jackie MileyThe dedicated ACIPC education team continues to deliver a number of online courses. Foundations of IPC delivers between 3-4 courses per month. The facilitator team remains committed to the FIPC course, and 8 future courses are scheduled up to January 2023.We continue to support FIPC students with academic writing assistance and essay draft review and feedback. Facilitators are also supported, with regular Zoom meetings, and a dedicated facilitator Moodle space which is a repository for updates and communication around the FIPC course.Future Courses Development Proposed - Foundations of Infection Prevention & Control - International• The College is in the process of developing a version of the Foundation of IPC course suitable for students working in jurisdictions outside of Australia. It is anticipated that the first iteration will be mid 2023. ACIPCANNUALREPORT202229

Membership Communication & Engagement CommitteeChair:Kylie RobbMembers:Ann Whitfield (Co-Chair)Erica ShortMichael WishartDarren MartinDianne SmithSarah ThomasIvan ObrezaAngela WillemsenIlisapeci NaboseDr Gemma Saravanos Achievements:• 918 New members • 6775 Total members• Joining Instagram • Regular articles for inclusion in the IPC news that are interesting and engaging. This has included member profiles from a range of diverse settings and contexts for IPC including, but not limited to, dentistry, veterinary and experiences of members within the Australasian region. Updates from the Committee in the newsletter was also a focus highlighting recently credentialed members. • Foundations for Infection Prevention and Control graduates featured with their pins in the newsletter featuring testimonials to highlight the benefit and value of the course. • Membership pins designed and will be issued at the conference• Providing content for the College to tweet and promote on the ACIPC socialsOpportunities:• The Committee is motivated for the year ahead looking at further opportunities to support the range of ACIPC members including aged care, existing members, as well as long-standing members and members from other areas of IPC.• Provide additional opportunities to feature members in newsletter• Develop content and strategies for social media engagement• Support members with resources to promote the College and Credentialing to employers• Quality improve content on ACIPC website and other platforms• Continue to lift the profile of ACIPC members and connect members with their colleagues. 30

Chair:Nicola Isles (Director) Members:Wendy Peecock (Co-Chair)Maureen CanningDr Charlene DixonDr Sally Havers Michelle KennedyCatherine McGovernSimon Meyer-HenryDr Gillian Ray-BarruelRita Roy Achievements:The Practice Guidance Committee (PGC) membership was reviewed this year and it was pleasing to have received a large number of applications with vast infection prevention and control (IPC) experience and expertise. Our Terms of Reference (TOR) were reviewed this year with a new Chair and a Co-Chair was also appointed. The committee has met monthly throughout the year and continues to receive many requests from external peak bodies to be involved in developing, reviewing and/or endorsing documents, guidelines and policies. This demonstrates the value and respect our colleagues place on ACIPC as leaders in the peak body of knowledge of IPC.The Committee have reviewed and provided feedback on the following documents:• Feedback to the Victorian Department of Health to both draft Victorian policies: - Influenza vaccination requirement for Victorian healthcare workers - Vaccination for healthcare workers Practice Guidance Committee• APSIC Guideline for Prevention of Catheter Associated Tract Infections (CAUTIs)• Final review and endorsement of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health (ACSQHC) Sepsis Clinical Care Standard• Reviewed current ACIPC Position Statements with ongoing revision of: - Animals Visits in Healthcare Facilities - Single Use Items - Mandatory Hand Hygiene • Standard: DR AS 23907:2022 Sharps injury protection The PGC has advocated for members of the committee to represent ACIPC on Standards Australia to provide advice on reviewing and developing the following:• AS/NZ 4146:2000 current Laundry Standards to review to AS 4146 Laundry Practice • ASZ/NZ AS4187:2014 revision to AS 5369• HE-013 Surgical ApparelThe ACIPC Board was recently approached to review current IPC resources and stang models. The PGC has completed a position description which is currently with the ACIPC Board for final approval.PGC has continued to provide advice and guidance to members posting specific questions on many and varied IPC matters throughout the year. As Chair of this Committee, I am grateful for the depth of knowledge, expertise and experience of our Committee members to be able to provide expertise and assist with requests that have been forwarded to ACIPC, ensuring our ongoing commitment to engage and support our members with best IPC practice. ACIPCANNUALREPORT202231

Chair:Dr Peta-Anne ZimmermanMembers:Nicola IslesThea van de MortelMatt MasonDr Susan JainBrett MitchellIvy GabbatanPhil RussoThe ACIPC Research, Grants, and Scholarships Committee was re-instated this year. Its activities this year have primarily focused on establishing the governance of research in the College with a focus on which grants and scholarships should be oered and how best to manage them.We have, to date, reviewed and re-launched the ACIPC Research web page, which provides full details of opportunities for members for research funding and access to the College membership for programs of research. Governance of the Research Access Scheme has been finalised. The “Early Career Research Grant” and “Seed Grant” schemes have been relaunched with a focus on supporting new initiatives and researchers. Unfortunately, Cardinal is no longer providing grant opportunities in partnership with the College, but we would like to ocially thank them for their previous support of members and researchers.Research, Grants & Scholarships Committee ReportThe criteria for the ACIPC International Conference Scholarship – Pacific Region were also reviewed and updated. The 2022 awardee was Ms. Betty Ramolelea from the Solomon Islands. The Committee put out a call to ACIPC members to join the Committee, with specific expertise in specialty areas such as Infectious Diseases Physicians however, no expressions of interest were received. The Committee continues to look for diversity in its membership and will seek further members in early 2023. ACIPCANNUALREPORT202233

Infection Disease & Health Committee Professor Brett Mitchell CIPC-E, FACIPCEditor-in-Chief Infection, Disease and HealthProfessor Brett Mitchell is Editor-in-Chief of Infection, Disease & Health. He is a Professor of Nursing at the University of Newcastle and is Executive Director IPC for Quarantine Victoria. Brett has over 150 peer reviewed publications and conference presentations. Professor Mitchell is a Fellow of ACIPC and the Australian College of Nursing.Brett has worked in the area of infection control for many years, including leading infection control programs in hospitals and at a State level. His research interests in the area of infection control include environmental cleaning, pneumonia, surveillance, and urinary tract infections.Chair: Professor Brett MitchellNumber of meetings held: One Editorial Board MeetingMembers: • Brett Mitchell, Professor, University of Newcastle, Australia.• Stephanie Dancer, Edinburgh Napier University, Consultant Microbiologist and Professor of Microbiology, School of Nursing, United Kingdom• Ramon Z. Shaban, The University of Sydney, Australia• Allen Cheng, Monash University, Australia• Gwendolyn Gilbert, The University of Sydney, Australia• Noleen Bennett, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Australia Michael Borg, Mater Dei Hospital, Malta• Ann Bull, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Australia• Emma Burnett, University of Dundee School of Nursing and Midwifery, United Kingdom Peter Collignon, Canberra Hospital, Australia• Marilyn Cruickshank, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare, Australia• Evonne Curran, Glasgow Caledonian University, Infection Control Consultant, School of Nursing, United Kingdom• John Ferguson, John Hunter Hospital, Australia• Jenny Firman, Commonwealth Treasury, Australia• Dale Fisher, National University Hospital, Singapore• Joshua Freeman, Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand• Nicholas Graves, Queensland University of Technology, Australia• Bill Jarvis, Jason and Jarvis Associates, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician, Investigation and Prevention Branch, United States 34

Achievements:• Revised scope.• Rejection rate >90%. • Increase citations of publications: • Fast time from submission to publication, compared to other journals. Q1 journal in the category of Nursing (Misc).Opportunities:Peer review, members can get involved in peer-reviewing articles. This is a great opportunity to hear about emerging research first, as well as develop skills. For members, remember that there are discounts available when purchasing Elsevier products. This discount forms part of the contract between ACIPC and Elsevier. I would like to thank ACIPC members, the IDH Editorial Board and Senior and Associate Editors at the journal and those who have supported the journal as authors and peer reviewers. • Mai Lin Ling, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore• Deborough MacBeth, Queensland Health, Australia• David Paterson, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Australia• Thomas Riley, University of Western Australia, Professor of Microbiology, Australian Centre for Pathology & Medical Research, Australia• Philip Russo, Monash University, Nursing and Midwifery, Australia• Patricia W. Stone, Columbia University Center for Health Policy, United States • Rhonda Stuart, Monash Health, Australia• Paul Turner, University of Oxford, United Kingdom• David Weber, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States• Trent Yarwood, Cairns Hospital, Queensland, Australia• Kirsty Buising, Royal Melbourne Hospital and Doherty Institute for Infectious Diseases, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia• Kalisvar Marimuthu, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore• Sally Havers, Toowoomba Hospital, Queensland Health, AustraliaACIPCANNUALREPORT202235

Global Outbreak Alert & Response Network Report (GOARN)RepresentativeDr Peta-Anne ZimmermanThrough 2022 ACIPC continued its partnership with the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), a World Health Organization network of over 250 technical institutions and networks that respond to acute public health events with the deployment of sta and resources to aected countries.ACIPC members generally deploy as IPC experts, however roles can include specialist epidemiology, immunisation, microbiology, laboratory, public health, clinical, and social mobilisation experts with a view to providing comprehensive teams to reduce the impact of international health emergencies.In 2022 ACIPC responded to 10 requests for assistance (as at 17 October) from the GOARN team:• Ukraine Emergency – Ukraine and neighbouring countries• Cyclone Gombe – Mozambique• Cholera – Cameroon• Dengue – Sao Tome and Principe• Acute hepatitis – Global• Monkeypox – EURO• Cholera – Afghanistan• Greater Horn of Africa Drought and Food Insecurity – AFRO and EMRO• Sudan virus - Uganda• Acute kidney injury – GambiaACIPC considered these requests and 16 applications for various deployments were submitted with two deployments. ACIPC member were provided with opportunities to nominate themselves for training opportunities with GOARN in 2002, particularly the “Orientation to International Outbreak Response with GOARN and WHO Tier 1.5 Training Workshop” being held at the ACIPC International Conference in Sydney on the 13th of November. This workshop is co-facilitated by ACIPC members Dr Peta-Anne Zimmerman and Ms Belinda Henderson. There is also a specific session being held for the conference program with invited speakers from WHO and recent deployees. Tier 2 immersive simulation training is being held in India in November with Dr Peta-Anne Zimmerman an invited member of faculty to support the IPC and mentoring component.A meeting of GOARN training partners was held in Singapore with ACIPC represented to discuss future opportunities to assist and lead education, with a focus on the Tier 1.5 training at this point, with discussion of future collaborations with regionally based partners. ACIPC also put forward an expression of interest to be part of the GOARN Steering Committee for the upcoming term. To date we have not received notification of the result.36

There has been an obvious increase in requests for assistance this year, keeping GOARN and the partnership active and busy. Figure 1 indicates the list of active operations commenced in 2022.Figure 1: Active GOARN operations as at 17 October 202237ACIPCANNUALREPORT2022

Infexion ConnexionInfexion Connexion is a moderated IPC email discussion forum for members of the College. The forum oers a great way to discuss IPC issues within the wider ACIPC community which can be particularly useful when information is needed in real time. Infexion Connexion acts as a ‘brains trust’ for our members and throughout the pandemic, it has continued to oer members an opportunity to post and answer questions about infection prevention and control practice.The College also uses the forum to promote job opportunities, provide College updates and distribute information from sponsors, industry partners and aliated organisations. I would personally like to thank our long-standing members for being so welcoming and helpful to our newer colleagues this year. It is great to see such willingness to share information and to help others.Michael Wishart Infexion Connexion Moderator36 ACIPC ANNUAL REPORT 2021Infexion ConnexionInfexion Connexion is a moderated IPC email discussion forum for members of the College. The forum offers a great way to discuss IPC issues within the wider ACIPC community which can be particularly useful when information is needed in real time. Infexion Connexion acts as a ‘brains trust’ for our members and throughout the pandemic, it has continued to offer members an opportunity to post and answer questions about infection prevention and control practice.The College also uses the forum to promote job opportunities, provide College updates and distribute information from sponsors, industry partners and affiliated organisations. I would personally like to thank our long-standing members for being so welcoming and helpful to our newer colleagues this year. It is great to see such willingness to share information and to help others.Michael Wishart Infexion Connexion Moderator38

Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control Ltd ABN 61 154 341 036Audited Financial ReportsFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022ACIPCANNUALREPORT2022

CONTENTSDirectors’ Report 41Auditor’s Independence Declaration 43Statement of Profit or Loss 44Statement of Financial Position 45Statement of Changes in Equity 46Statement of Cash Flows 48Notes to the Financial Statements 49Directors’ Declaration 53Independent Audit Report 5440

Director’s ReportAustralasian College for Infection Prevention and Control Ltd ABN 61 154 341 036ABN 61 154 341 036DIRECTORS' REPORTThe names of the directors in office at anytime during or since the end of the year are:Ann WhitfieldErica ShortJanine Carrucan Kylie RobbPeta-Anne ZimmermanPhilip RussoStephane BouchouchaKristie PopkissKathy DempseyNicola IslesDianne SmithThe company is prohibited from paying dividends to members.Page 2AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL LTDYour directors present their report on the company for the financial year ended 30 June 2022.Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the date of this report unlessotherwise stated.The net profit of the company for the financial year amounted to $1,450,659.A review of the operations of the company during the financial year and the results of thoseoperations are as follows:The company was established in January 2012 from the merger of the Australian Infection ControlAssociation with the existing state based infection control associations across Australia. Thecompany is engaged in a broad range of national and international programs representing thediscipline of infection prevention and control including consultancy, policy development, educationand professional development.No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during the financial year.No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantlyaffected or may significantly affect the operations of the company, the results of those operations, orthe state of affairs of the company in future financial years.The company's operations are not regulated by any significant environmental regulation under a lawof the Commonwealth or of the State.No options over issued shares or interests in the company were granted during or since the end ofthe financial year and there were no options outstanding at the date of this report.No indemnities have been given or insurance premiums paid, during or since the end of the financialyear, for any person who is or has been an officer or auditor of the company.ACIPCANNUALREPORT202241

Director’s ReportAUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL LTDABN 61 154 341 036DIRECTORS' REPORTAuditor's Independence DeclarationSigned in accordance with a resolution of the board of directors:Director ____________________SignatureDirector ____________________SignatureDated:Page 3A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required under Section 307C of the CorporationsAct 2001 is attached to this financial report.Kristie Popkiss10 November 2022Stephane Bouchoucha42

Auditor’s Independence Declaration UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control Ltd ABN 61 154 341 036ABN 61 154 341 036AUDITOR'S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDERSECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001TO THE DIRECTORS OFAUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL LTD(i)(ii)________________________________________Partner: Melissa McCrystalAccru RawsonsChartered AccountantLevel 2160 Wharf StreetBrisbane QLD 4001Page 4Date: 09 November 2022AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL LTDI declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2022:No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations ActNo contraventions of anyapplicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.ACIPCANNUALREPORT202243

Statement of Profit or LossAUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL LTDABN 61 154 341 036STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022Note 2022 2021$$Revenue from ordinary activites2 3,183,965 7,480,369Expenses from ordinary activities(1,733,306) (3,220,308)Profit (loss) for the year 1,450,659 4,260,061- - INCREASE (DECREASE) IN COMPANY FUNDS FOR THE YEAR1,450,659 4,260,061The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.Page 5Add Funds transferred from state based infection controlassociations44

Statement of Financial PositionAustralasian College for Infection Prevention and Control Ltd ABN 61 154 341 036AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL LTDABN 61 154 341 036STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAS AT 30 JUNE 2022Note2022 2021$$ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash and cash equivalents3 7,068,566 5,735,920Trade and other receivables4 62,600 24,280Deposit paid 31,460 31,460TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS7,162,626 5,791,660NON-CURRENT ASSETSBanner and Display5 - - TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS- - TOTAL ASSETS7,162,626 5,791,660LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESTrade and other payables6 693,988 773,681TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES693,988 773,681TOTAL LIABILITIES693,988 773,681NET ASSETS 6,468,638 5,017,979EQUITYRetained Earnings6,468,638 5,017,979TOTAL EQUITY6,468,638 5,017,979The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.Page 6ACIPCANNUALREPORT202245

Statement of Changes in EquityAUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL LTDABN 61 154 341 036STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITYAS AT 30 JUNE 2022Retained Earnings$Balance at 1 July 2011NILAustralian Infection Control Association (AICA) equity transferred at restructure340,066Increase in company funds for the 11/12 year833,745Balance at 30 June 20121,173,811Increase in company funds for the 12/13 year130,085Balance at 30 June 20131,303,896Decrease in company funds for the 13/14 year (176,369)Balance at 30 June 20141,127,527Decrease in company funds for the 14/15 year (187,921)Balance at 30 June 2015939,606Decrease in company funds for the 15/16 year (88,423)Balance at 30 June 2016851,183Decrease in company funds for the 16/17 year (154,623)Balance at 30 June 2017696,560Decrease in company funds for the 17/18 year (56,191)Balance at 30 June 2018640,368Increase in company funds for the 18/19 year 49,748Balance at 30 June 2019690,116Page 7The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.46

Statement of Changes in EquityAustralasian College for Infection Prevention and Control Ltd ABN 61 154 341 036AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL LTDABN 61 154 341 036STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITYAS AT 30 JUNE 2022Retained Earnings$Increase in company funds for the 19/20 year 67,802Balance at 30 June 2020757,918Increase in company funds for the 20/21 year 4,260,061Balance at 30 June 20215,017,979Increase in company funds for the 21/22 year 1,450,659Balance at 30 June 20226,468,638Page 8The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.ACIPCANNUALREPORT202247

Statement of Cash FlowsAUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL LTDABN 61 154 341 036STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022Note2022 2021$$Cash flows from operating activitiesReceipts from Operations3,145,645 7,456,651Interest Received- 439Payments to Suppliers (1,812,999) (2,624,037)Net cash provided by operating activities 8(b)1,332,646 4,833,053Cash flows from investing activitiesPayment for Property, Plant & Equipment- - Proceeds from Property, Plant & Equipment- - Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities- - Cash flows from financing activitiesTransfer of funds from AICA at restructure- - Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities- - Net increase (decrease) in cash held1,332,646 4,833,053Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year5,735,920 902,867Cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year8(a)7,068,566 5,735,920The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.Page 948

Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control Ltd ABN 61 154 341 036Notes to the Financial StatementsFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL LTDABN 61 154 341 036NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20221. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIESBasis of Preparation(a) Income Tax(b) Goods and Services Tax (GST)Page 10This financial report covers Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control Ltd as anindividual entity.Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where theamount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Tax Office. In these circumstances theGST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of theexpense. Receivables and payables in the balance sheet are shown inclusive of GST.Cash flows are presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, except for the GSTcomponent of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.At each reporting date, the company assesses whether there is objective evidence that afinancial instrument has been impaired. In the case of available-for-sale financial instruments,a prolonged decline in the value of the instrument is considered to determine whether animpairment has arisen. Impairment losses are recognised in the income statement.The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordancewith Australian Accounting Standards (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) of theAustralian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001.Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded wouldresult in a financial report containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, eventsand conditions. Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards ensures that the financialstatements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. Materialaccounting policies adopted in the preparation of this financial report are presented below andhave been consistently applied unless otherwise stated.The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs,modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets,financial assets and financial liabilities.The entity is exempt from income tax under Section 50 of Income Tax Assessment Act1997. Accordingly no income tax is provided for in the acounts.ACIPCANNUALREPORT202249

Notes to the Financial StatementsFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL LTDABN 61 154 341 036NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022Note 2022 2021$$2. REVENUE AND OTHER INCOMEInterest received- 439Other Income3,183,965 7,479,931Total Revenue 3,183,965 7,480,3693. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTSCash at bank7,068,566 5,735,9207,068,566 5,735,9204. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLESCURRENTTrade Debtors 62,600 1,500Goods and Services Tax- 22,78062,600 24,2805. Plant & EquipmentBanner and Display- - Less: Accumulated Depreciation- - - - Page 1150

Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control Ltd ABN 61 154 341 036Notes to the Financial StatementsFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL LTDABN 61 154 341 036NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022Note 2022 2021$$6. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLESCURRENTTrade Creditors227,621 420,934Membership Fees in Advance23,163 12,494Course Fees Paid in Advance342,817 340,051Accruals- - GST 62,118 - Westpac Credit Card - Sara 228 202Cardinal Scholarships 38,041 - 693,988 773,6817. COMPANY DETAILSThe registered office of the company is:Conference DesignLevel 6, 152 Macquarie StreetHobart TAS 7000The principal place of business is:Conference DesignLevel 6, 152 Macquarie StreetHobart TAS 70008. CASH FLOW INFORMATION(a) Reconciliation of CashCash at the end of financial year as shown in theStatement of Cash Flows is reconciled to the relateditems in the statement of financial position asfollows:Cash at Bank7,068,566 5,735,9207,068,566 5,735,920Note 2022 2021$$(b)Reconciliation ofcash flow from operations withprofit Increase (Decrease) in company funds for the year1,450,659 4,260,061Non-cash flows in profit:Depreciation- - Charges to provisions- - Changes in Assets & Liabilities:Decrease (Increase) in Current Receivables(38,320) (54,739)Decrease (Increase) in Non-Current Assets- - Increase (Decrease) in Current Liabilities(79,693) 627,731Net cash provided by operating activities 1,332,646 4,833,053Page 12ACIPCANNUALREPORT202251

Notes to the Financial StatementsFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL LTDABN 61 154 341 036NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20229. DIRECTORS REMUNERATION$K Popkiss12,000D Smith 4,000S Havers 2,000K Dempsey4,000S Bouchoucha 4,000K Robb 4,000M Cruickshank 2,000P Russo 12,000M Wishart 2,000M Metherell 2,000P Zimmerman 4,000A Whitfield 4,000E Short 2,000J Carrucan 2,000N Isles 2,00062,00010. CONTINGENT ASSETS & LIABILITES11. EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATEPage 13There have been no material events occurring after balance date that would affect the financial postion and performance of the companyThe following directors received meeting attendance fees and other council professional fees during the year as disclosed:The directors are not aware of any contingent assets or contingent liabilites of the company.52

Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control Ltd ABN 61 154 341 036Directors’ DeclarationAUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL LTDABN 61 154 341 036DIRECTORS' DECLARATIONThe directors of the company declare that:1.(a)comply with Australian Accounting Standards; and(b)2Director SignatureDirector ___________________________SignatureDate:Page 14give a true and fair view of the financial positions as at 30 June 2022 and of the performance, as represented by the results of its operations for the year ended on that date; andThe financial statements and notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001; and:In the directors' opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the entitywill be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.Kristie PopkissStephane Bouchoucha10 November 2022ACIPCANNUALREPORT202253

Independent Audit ReportTO THE MEMBERS OF AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL LTDAUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL LTDABN 61 154 341 036INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORTTO THE MEMBERS OFAUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL LTDDirectors' Responsibility for the Financial ReportAuditor's ResponsibilityIndependencePage 15We have audited the accompanying financial report of Australasian College for Infection Preventionan Control Ltd which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2022 and thestatement of profit or loss, statement of changes in equity and cash flow statement for the yearended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes andthe director's declaration.The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of thefinancial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the AustralianAccounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001. This responsibility includes designing,implementing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation ofthe financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selectingand applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonablein the circumstances. In Note 1, the directors also state, in accordance with Accounting StandardAASB 101: 'Presentation of Financial Statements', that compliance with the Australian equivalents toInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) ensures that the financial report, comprising thefinancial statements and notes, complies with IFRS.Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conductedour audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require thatwe comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and performthe audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from materialmisstatement.An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts anddisclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment,including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due tofraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant tothe entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design auditprocedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing anopinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating theappropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates madeby the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basisfor our audit opinion.In conducting our audit, we complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act2001.54

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Level 6 152 Macquarie StHobart TAS 7000+61 (3) 6281 9239oce@acipc.org.auwww.acipc.org.auABN 61 154 341 036