Our Work STOPPING SEPSIS NATIONAL ACTION PLAN (SSNAP) In 2018 the Australian Sepsis Network and The George Institute for Global Health launched the National Action Plan to reduce the number of people who lose their lives each year to sepsis – a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to infection injures tissues and organs. Summary of key…
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.
Quality improvement sepsis programs and resources Explore local, national and global programs and resources aimed at reducing the burden of sepsis. Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (‘the Commission’) In 2019, following lobbying by The George Institute's Sepsis Australia Program a one off funding allocation was provided by the Australian Government Department…
Sepsis is the body’s life-threatening inflammatory response to an infection that can damage its own tissues and organs. Sepsis is a time-critical emergency that can lead to shock and potentially death if not recognised early and not treated promptly.
Education sepsis education Education and training resources for health professionals wanting to increase their knowledge and understanding of sepsis care in adults and children. Global and national education resourcesGlobal and National Sepsis Education and Training Programs. 5TH WORLD SEPSIS CONGRESS - SEPSIS RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS The 5th World Sepsis Congress has concluded for 2025. All…
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 […]
Research collaborationSepsis Australia prioritises partnering on collaborative research with consumers and the community, health services, professional organisations and academia, and industry. If you are seeking collaboration on research or other projects please complete the short contact form below. collaborate with us Collaboration with Sepsis Australia and the Sepsis Australia Consumer Partner and Advocacy Program can…
My beautiful husband, Andrew was 58. We had been together for almost 39 years and married for 37. We have 3 wonderful children and 3 gorgeous grand babies who loved him “to the moon and back” as our eldest grand baby Tom says. Our lives began to change in March 2023 when Andrew began getting […]
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.
