congratulations on your am matt!Sepsis Australia congratulates Matt Ames on being appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). Matt is a leader in sepsis advocacy and is invaluable to our program of work to improve outcomes for those who have suffered sepsis, which no doubt has saved many lives. Matts resilience, intelligence,…
The Global Sepsis Alliance proudly presents the 6th World Sepsis Congress, a free, virtual event bringing together over 85 leading experts from around the world to advance Universal Sepsis Care for Newborns, Children, and Women. Why Attend? Sepsis remains one of the world’s leading causes of death and disability, particularly affecting mothers, newborns, and children. […]
Best Sepsis Care for our Kids is a national online forum held during Paediatric Sepsis Week, dedicated to raising awareness of sepsis in children and improving outcomes for families across Australia. This year’s forum will bring together leading clinicians, researchers, and consumer advocates who are driving improvements in paediatric sepsis care nationwide. The program will […]
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 […]
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. […]
image Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division Mr Matthew Bruce Ames, QLD For significant service to community health, to engineering, to business administration, and to corporate governance. Hear and Say • Board Chair, 2020-2026. • Board Member, since 2016-2026. Bionics Gamechangers Australia • Board Member, 2018-2025. • Steering Committee Member, […]
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. Sepsis Australia Digital Pocketbook Welcome to Sepsis Australia’s Digital Pocketbook — your on-demand hub for over 40 educational videos…
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…
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 […]
