National Infection Surveillance Program for Aged Care

Enabling standardised infection and antimicrobial use surveillance to improve health related outcomes for those utilising Australian aged care services.

Empowering aged care staff

National surveillance program

Accessible for all Australian Support at Home and Residential services

Dedicated and secure website

Latest infection prevention and control and antimicrobial stewardship guidelines

Supporting better health outcomes for residents

Tracking of infections and antimicrobial use

Identification of outbreaks

Timely action and response

Achievement of best practice accreditation standards

Latest News

Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Community Settings
ACIPC media release regarding CDC Vaccine Misinformation Response
Multi-society Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control in Nursing Homes
Expression of Interest – Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist (ACOP)-Led AMS Project
Celebrating 10 years of the National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship
Infection Prevention and Control Week 2025
NAPS Support Webinar – Aged Care NAPS drop-In Session
NAPS Support Webinar Series: Aged Care NAPS Audit Simulation
NAPS Circular: Cystitis - Management and antimicrobial stewardship considerations
Medication Management at Transitions of Care Stewardship Framework

Data at a Glance

NISPAC is overseen by three Australian peak bodies in surveillance and aged care: National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship (NCAS), Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA), and Victorian Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance System (VICNISS) Coordinating Centre.