Mandate Sepsis Protocols - Australia

12/06/2026

La Trobe University researchers have received a major funding boost of approximately AUD$2.8 million to continue research to tackle sepsis – a major global health challenge

10/06/2026

Sepsis is a medical emergency, but it can often be treated if caught early. Knowing the signs — and acting fast — saves lives.

If you’re worried about someone, our sepsis assessment tool is available on our website.

By answering a few simple questions, the tool uses smart technology to help you understand whether someone might be at risk of sepsis, and advises you on what action to take.

It’s free, accessible, and requires no medical knowledge to use. 👇
https://sepsistrust.org/

10/06/2026

⚽ Sepsis in Sport: When Strength Isn't Enough

Athletes are often viewed as the picture of health. They train hard, push through discomfort, and develop a mindset of resilience. But sepsis is a reminder that even the fittest individuals can become critically ill within hours.

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the body's response to an infection causes damage to its own tissues and organs. Without urgent treatment, it can lead to organ failure, septic shock, and death.

Sport can increase exposure to situations where infections occur. Cuts, grazes, blisters, burns, injuries, and even routine infections can all create opportunities for sepsis to develop. Athletes may also dismiss early symptoms as fatigue, muscle soreness, overtraining, or "just a virus," delaying potentially life-saving treatment.

🚨 Know the signs – remember SEPSIS:

S – Slurred speech or confusion
E – Extreme shivering, fever, or muscle pain
P – Passing little or no urine
S – Severe breathlessness
I – "I feel like I might die"
S – Skin mottled, discoloured, or very pale

Sport often celebrates the ability to "play through it," but when someone with an infection becomes seriously unwell, pushing through is not the answer.

The most important question you can ask is:

Could it be Sepsis?

Sepsis does not discriminate. It can affect elite athletes, grassroots players, coaches, volunteers, and supporters alike. Awareness and early recognition remain our strongest tools in preventing unnecessary deaths and life-changing complications.

Know the signs. Trust your instincts. Ask the question.

09/06/2026

Not long go now until we receive a reply from our petition! Stay tuned…

(I apologise for being a little quite the last week or so. I just had a quick trip to Hospital)

09/06/2026

Professor Bala Venkatesh has been nominated for an Order of Australia, recognition of a career that has transformed how critically ill patients are...

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03/06/2026

Mel has been campaigning hard through her Survivors 4 sepsis awareness NZ page to get Post Sepsis Syndrome recognised by the World Health Organisation. Her goal is 5000 signatures. She has less than 200 signatures left. Please if you haven’t signed please do. It only takes a minute or two.

02/06/2026

This winter, Let’s Tackle Sepsis.
It’s important to know the symptoms.
Don’t wait ‘til it’s too late!