Sepsis should be treated in-hospital as a medical emergency; severe sepsis will be treated in an intensive care unit.
The Sepsis Australia Consumer Partner and Advocacy Program (SACPAP) provides opportunities to connect with others impacted by sepsis, through discussion forums and the review of materials within advisory groups or as an individual on projects, research studies and many other activities. Any level of involvement in the Program is welcome and valued. Your personal stories are invaluable to […]
PROJECT INITIATIVE/OVERVIEW – In 2022, The George Institute/Sepsis Australia (TGISA) lobbied the Commonwealth Government for funding to progress the continued implementation of the Stopping Sepsis National Action Plan resulting in a budget allocation of funds for the National Sepsis Program Extension (NSPE). To leverage established contract and probity arrangements, in June 2023, the Australian Commission […]
At 23, after a quiet Saturday night dinner with a friend, following a ‘common cold’, I thought I had bitten my tongue. Tired, I lay on my bed, icing my tongue. Less than an hour later, my tongue had swelled, started to block my airway and left me speechless. We suspected anaphylaxis and my Aunt […]
Over the past year, Western Australia has significantly expanded its Sepsis Program, demonstrating a strong commitment to addressing this critical health condition. This initiative encompasses several projects designed to improve sepsis care and support across the state. Led by Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) in partnership with the WA Department of Health, a key achievement has […]
Sepsis Australia is collaborating with two prominent research collaboratives to establish national research priorities addressing both paediatric and adult sepsis. These collaborations, facilitated by the James Lind Alliance (JLA), represent a pivotal step in guiding research efforts to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. The project integrates the expertise and perspectives of patients, carers, and […]
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 […]
As the National Sepsis Program Extension nears completion, significant projects have been delivered contributing to improving sepsis recognition, response, and system-wide coordination. Key achievements include the launch of the Sepsis Challenge, a national awareness campaign aimed at increasing public understanding of sepsis symptoms and urgency, and the release of a CPD-accredited Primary Care Module designed […]
For many Australians, surviving sepsis is just the beginning. Long after discharge, survivors often face a complex and poorly understood set of challenges that may be not only physical but also include a range of health issues such as fatigue, cognitive changes, anxiety, chronic pain, and reduced quality of life. This cluster of ongoing symptoms, […]
