A life-threatening INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE TO infection
Normally inflammation is a controlled response to infection, but in sepsis control of the inflammatory response is lost resulting the body attacking itself. Discover more about sepsis, recovery and Post Sepsis Syndrome.
Sepsis Australia works to improve patient outcomes and support families
Sepsis Australia is a collaborative of individuals and organisations who are working to prevent sepsis, improve outcomes for sepsis survivors and support families and carers, and those bereaved by sepsis
September awareness month 2025
Every September, Sepsis Awareness Month unites people around the country and the world to shine a light on this life-threatening medical emergency. Sepsis affects over 55,000 Australians each year and claims more than 8,700 lives. Sepsis changes lives but with greater awareness, faster recognition, timely treatment, and improved care, we can change the story.
Find out how you can get involved this September!
Faces of Sepsis
make a difference and join us today in the fight against sepsis
Together, we can raise awareness, improve care, drive research and save lives.