Associate Professor Noleen Bennett holds a distinguished senior Infection Control Consultant at the Victorian Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance System (VICNISS) and the National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship (NCAS). With a Doctorate of Philosophy, she specialises in developing and evaluating infection surveillance programs for smaller acute care hospitals. Noleen has made valuable contributions to the field by actively advising on COVID-19 management across various sectors, including community and aged care services, at both state and national levels. In recognition of her outstanding achievements, Noleen was honored with the prestigious SHEA International Ambassadorship in 2019.