Initial Injury and Onset In early 2023, I was recovering from a cold virus when our new 12-week-old puppy, Harriet the Harrier, accidentally scratched my left shin, leaving a 1 cm wound. Initially, I thought little of it. Within 48 hours, I began experiencing flu-like symptoms and gastrointestinal upset. I assumed it was a recurrence […]
This story was written by Joel Davidson, Ollie’s Father. On the 22nd day of April 2024, we sent our three sons, Kai (7), Ollie (5), and Harry (3), off to school and daycare like every normal day. The kids had a standard day; however, at around 5 p.m., Ollie developed a mild temp and complained […]
From Critical to Chronic: Unpacking Post-sepsis Recovery Register now! Each year, on 13th September we unite globally to recognise efforts to improve sepsis care and to reduce the devastating impact of this life-threatening illness. In 2025 World Sepsis Day falls on a Saturday. The Queensland Sepsis Program invites you to join us on Tuesday 9th September from 2-3pm for […]
Sep 11, 2025 05:00 PM in Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney. Presented by: Dr Paul Huggan – Consultant, Infectious Disease at Te Whatu Ora Waikato, Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland, Founding Trustee – Sepsis Trust NZ. Timed to lead into World Sepsis Day, this webinar focuses on recognising and responding to sepsis in everyday healthcare settings. It features […]
On the 9th of January 2024, I delivered our beautiful healthy baby boy. Similarly to my previous births of my daughters 2 and 3 years prior it was a smooth one. Epidural, 6 hour labour and when it came to pushing he was out within two minutes. We were elated in our newborn bubble and […]
Australia’s National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards are undergoing a once-in-a-decade review—an open public consultation led by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. Submissions close 30 September 2025, making this a pivotal moment to shape the future of healthcare. This review invites feedback on whether the current standards truly […]
In July 2023, I gave birth to our beautiful second daughter, Avalie. It was a challenging C-section, but we were both discharged home on day two. Avalie was feeding well and seemed healthy.The next day, everything felt normal as we adjusted to life with two little ones. But that night, my mum intuition felt off. […]
On 23 August 2022, Archie William Read died from sepsis on his first birthday. His sudden passing left his family and loved ones devastated, and shook the community, but it also ignited a movement. Determined that no other family should endure the same loss, Archie’s parents — drawing on their profound love for Archie and […]
Welcome to the September 2025 Edition of Sepsis Spotlight! Thank you for your continued commitment to advancing sepsis awareness, prevention, and response. Through our shared efforts, we are changing the impact of this life-threatening condition.
