About us


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. 

For more information visit https://asid.net.au/

We acknowledge that the conference is being held the traditional lands of the Ngunnawal people. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' continuing connection to land, water, and community and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. ASHM acknowledges Sovereignty in this country has never been ceded. It always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.