Paul’s professional life has been built around service to others. He dedicated ten years to the Mater Foundation and four years as the head of Hummingbird House, a children’s hospice. Through these roles, Paul raised awareness and funds for numerous medical causes, positively impacting many lives. With the Mater Foundation, he coordinated and led international […]
Sepsis Australia welcomes the release of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care’s Sepsis Epidemiology Report — the most comprehensive national analysis to date of hospital-treated sepsis in Australia. Drawing on more than 900,000 hospitalisations between 2013–14 and 2022–23, the report confirms that sepsis is significantly more widespread, deadly, and costly than […]
GSA Engages in NCDs and AMR Discussions at #WorldHealthSummit Side EventsOn October 13, Prof. Konrad Reinhart, GSA Founding President and President of the Sepsis Stiftung, will join a panel of experts at an event organized on the side of the World Health Summit by the Infectious Disease Alliance (IDA) and co-hosted by organizations including FIND, […]
Sepsis can occur in anyone, at any time, from any infection, and it leaves a lasting impact on survivors and families. Yet until recently, Australia lacked a clear national picture of just how widespread and devastating sepsis truly is. In 2017, Stopping Sepsis: A National Action Plan called for the development of a National Minimum […]
Whether you're a healthcare professional, a concerned citizen, or someone personally touched by sepsis, there are numerous ways you can contribute to our cause.
My sepsis journey was the culmination of COVID isolation, missed opportunities, and a lack of awareness of early infection symptoms. As I write this in 2025, I reflect on my experience as one of survival—and a lifelong lesson in gratitude. My story begins on New Year’s Eve, 2022. A small group of close friends and […]
In December 2022, toddler Ryan Lines from Broken Hill fell critically ill with sepsis following a Strep A infection. Within days, he was in cardiac arrest and urgently flown to Adelaide for life-saving treatment. Ryan survived—but the impact was profound. He underwent multiple surgeries, including the amputation of both lower legs and several fingers. His […]
A collaboration between Alfred Health, Sepsis Australia and Safer Care Victoria Join us at The Australian Sepsis Grand Round leading up to World Sepsis Day! Held in the lead-up to World Sepsis Day, this free online event brings together experts and system leaders to share the latest in sepsis care, policy, and innovation. Program Highlights: […]
