Since the release of Australia’s first Sepsis National Action Plan in 2017, Sepsis Australia has led a national collaboration, working in partnership with clinicians, consumers, researchers, and policymakers to elevate the national response to sepsis.
Eight years on, awareness has increased, clinical pathways have been established and resources have been developed and disseminated. These outcomes reflect the strength of a shared commitment to change.
Yet sepsis remains a leading cause of preventable death and disability in Australia. It can affect anyone, at any age, from any infection. The urgency of the issue demands continued national attention, investment, and action.
This World Sepsis Day, we acknowledge the progress made—and the work still to be done. We highlight the research, education, and lived experience that continue to shape Australia’s response. And we reaffirm our commitment to a future where preventable sepsis is no longer a threat.
Ending sepsis requires coordinated effort across all levels of the health system. It requires consistent standards, timely diagnosis, equitable access to care, and sustained public awareness. Above all, it requires listening to those most affected.
We invite all Australians—clinicians, policymakers, survivors, bereaved, families, and advocates—to join us in this mission.
Progress with purpose. Changing the Sepsis Story.