Tuesday, June 16, 2026

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Danvers Room

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Overview

Hosted by: Australian Centre for Disease Control

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Details

Facilitated by: TBA Speakers/Panelists: TBA Overview: This workshop will support national consultation on Australia’s first Communicable Disease Surveillance Strategy to be developed and released by the Australian CDC. This foundational document will guide the development and continued enhancement of the CDC’s surveillance and data capabilities, identify priority areas, and highlight where investment, integration and innovation are needed to build a more connected and effective national surveillance network. In line with the CDIC 2026 theme, Public Health at Risk – Collective Solutions to New Challenges, this proposed workshop provides a timely forum for collective problem‑solving at a moment of significant system reform. Following release of the discussion paper, participants from across public health, community health and academic sectors will examine key themes, test options and share insights informed by operational experience, jurisdictional perspectives and community contexts. As an open consultation forum, the session offers a critical opportunity for stakeholders to directly shape the Strategy’s direction. Input gathered will inform decisions on priority areas, system improvements and governance approaches to strengthen Australia’s communicable disease surveillance capabilities. Target Audience: Public health professionals/practitioners involed in communicable disease surveillance and management, state and territory health departments, laboratories and diagnostic sector, One Health specialists, data sovereignty principles experts, stakeholders who rely on surveillance outputs (e.g. immunisation program staff, outbreak response teams, policymakers, modellers, Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and community organisations), Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), researchers and academics. Learning Outcomes: • Understand the key themes, gaps and priorities shaping the national surveillance strategy. • Build shared insight across jurisdictions, sectors and communities on surveillance needs. • Explore practical options for improving surveillance design, governance and coordination. • Contribute ideas that directly shape the strategy’s priority areas and future direction. • Gain clarity on how stakeholder input will inform the next stage of strategy development