The Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) is the peak professional body for infectious diseases and clinical microbiology in Australasia.
ASID advances the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases, enhancing the lives of everyone, now and into the future.
We are a diverse group of specialists working across the depth and breadth of infectious diseases. Our membership includes infectious diseases physicians, clinical microbiologists, scientists, public health physicians, academics and policy makers. Our shared goal is to ultimately make a difference. To improve the quality of life for everyone, through advancing the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases in Australasian and global communities.
We’ve seen through COVID how infectious diseases affect our way of life.
ASID brings together the experts to address the infectious diseases challenges of today and the future. ASID supports its members across three core services; research, education and advocacy.
Research
The importance of ASID’s research cannot be underestimated.
In a life-time a Doctor who sees patients might impact 10,000 people's lives. And while that is significant, cutting-edge research is where you really can change the way we practice medicine. The result of good quality research means we could positively impact the lives of 10 million or more people.
And because infections affect everyone, from newborn babies to the very elderly, we must address infectious diseases across an entire lifespan. This means, the research ASID does is vital. It leads to better health care through the prevention and treatment of infections. At some point in their life, everyone benefits.
Education
An informed membership equals an educated workforce to deliver improved public care.
We understand that a key role for ASID is to help educate the next generation of infectious diseases experts. Through our education resources we support members to enhance the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases now and into the future.
Our special interest groups do the heavy lifting in furthering our knowledge on a broad range of infectious diseases topics. Our commitment to continual learning is key to providing better health outcomes for all.
Advocacy
Our responsibility is to ensure people get trustworthy evidence-based, expert advice.
ASID’s advocacy work has never been more important than now. In a world where misinformation is almost the norm, it’s vital to have an independent peak body to keep the public informed. Covid has taught us the need for rapid communication and the importance of having a trusted voice communicating reliable information to combat misinformation.
Our evidence-based work means we can help government make properly informed decisions. We are the specialist organisation that helps guide infectious diseases treatment, prevention, and vaccine policy.
Support Us
Your support will help ASID conduct vital research, provide opportunities for our ID specialists, and assist us in advocating for a sound, evidence-based infectious diseases public health policy. Please note that ASID is a registered charity in Australia and New Zealand. Please choose to make a one-time donation or donate over a period of time.
Professor Joseph Doyle
President ASID