Sepsis in Australia Infographic
This factsheet provides an overview of sepsis in Australia, covering public hospital episodes, associated deaths, mortality, intensive care admissions and the burden among children and infants. It also highlights the higher hospitalisation rate among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, key warning signs, higher-risk groups and when to seek emergency help, with links to Australian sources.
Infographic References:
1. ACSHQ, National Sepsis Program Extension Epidemiology Report (2025), pp. 36, 51-52 https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/resources/national-sepsis-program-extension-epidemiology-report
2. Healthdirect Australia. Sepsis: warning signs, risk groups and emergency advice. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/sepsis-septicaemia
3. ACSQHC. Sepsis hub: First Nations sepsis hospitalisation rate https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/clinical-topics/sepsis-hub