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

  • National Centre for Aged Care Seminar – Aged Care (May 2025)

  • 2025 - Winter preparedness in residential aged care

  • ATAGI Statement on COVID-19 Administration in 2025

  • Antibiotic prescribing in primary care: Therapeutic Guidelines summary table 2025

  • Article of the month - Check of APpropriaTeness of Antimicrobial therapy In Nursing homes (CAPTAIN): a point prevalence study in Belgium.

  • Support Webinar: Tips for Navigating the Aged Care NAPS Audit Year

  • Surveillance and the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards

  • DHAC Communication toolkit: Infectious respiratory disease prevention - responsibilities and obligations

  • ACSQHC AURA 2023 Highlights Pharmacists

  • USA Emergency Care Research Institute and Institute for Safe Medication Practices 2025 report

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NISPAC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.