Keynote: Innovation in IPC leadership
| Wednesday, August 26, 2026 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
| Tāwhirimātea 1 |
Overview
Belinda Henderson
Speaker
Belinda Henderson
Chief Nurse
Queensland Infection Prevention And Control Unit
Innovation in IPC leadership
Abstract
In the fast-paced world of infection prevention and control, leadership and influence can be exciting and a challenge. Reflection on how we interact with our professional world is key to ensure we are engaging with all those around us. Our focus and passion around healthcare associated infection, surveillance, response, patient placement, management, education, outbreak, policy and governance can sometimes overshadow our attention to our language and communication, our engagement and importantly our job satisfaction.
What does the perfect team look like!
What does the perfect team look like!
Biography
Belinda Henderson has over 25 years’ experience as an Infection Control Professional and is a Past President of the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC). She is the Chief Nurse for infection prevention and control for the Queensland Department of Health and leads the Queensland infection prevention and control program. Belinda provides clinical expertise on many National and International groups. She is the focal point for the WHOs Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network for Queensland. Her qualifications include a Masters of Advanced Health Practice in Infection Control, she holds Expert level credentialling and is a Fellow of the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control. She claims to be a dugong whisper enjoying a weekend paddle on the beautiful Moreton Bay.
