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ACIPC Mentoring Program 2026

The ACIPC Mentoring Program, delivered in partnership with Art of Mentoring, aims to empower our members to be leaders in infection prevention and control. This is achieved by pairing mentees with more experienced practitioners willing to provide guidance, support, and feedback to achieve the mentees’ vision and developmental goals for the future career in infection prevention and control.

Benefits

For mentees

  • Explore issues and concerns in a supportive relationship
  • Experienced guidance and support in Infection Prevention and Control
  • Learn from the real-life experience of others
  • Explore your career development plan
  • Receive feedback and developmental guidance
  • Network and to learn about effective networking

For mentors

  • Be recognised as a leader and use your years of experience to contribute back into the industry
  • Further enrich your mentoring and leadership skills
  • Gain intellectual challenges and new perspectives
  • Expand your professional network

Participation in the program is free for members of the College.

New features in 2026

  • Goal-Setting App
  • New Training Module – Mentee
  • New Training module – Mentor

Who Can Apply?

Mentee Criteria Mentor Criteria
Must be working in a related field interested in IPC work Must be a current financial member of ACIPC
Must be a financial member of ACIPC Must be educated in any related area of IPC, Public Health, or Epidemiology
Must have completed or be undertaking IPC-related training/education, including FIPC or a postgraduate course, or have 2+ years of experience in a role with IPC responsibilities Must have experience in related IPC roles of 4-5 + years minimum

Feedback from past mentees and mentors

‘The mentoring program has been invaluable—it helped me narrow my focus within this broad field…It highlighted for me how valuable it is to have someone to share ideas with. Even with systems in place, it’s still challenging for those new to the field or transitioning into different roles. Having a mentor to offer guidance can make a huge difference. I truly think it’s a big advantage.’

‘The mentoring relationship was a very positive experience for me; the highlight was being a resource for my mentees, offering support and advice to help them on their professional journey. I was impressed with how the program matched us so well.’

‘I gleaned so much valuable experience just by conversations with my mentor, particularly in terms of managing stress in a high functioning role.’

‘Having another person suggest a different way of approaching a situation has enabled me to see I have already pivoted from reactive to proactive – I just hadn’t recognised it.’

 

Registration is now open! Click the link below to register as a mentor or mentee:

https://acipc.aomapps.au/acipc-mentoring-program-2026