Spleen Australia is excited to launch its first consumer webinar, providing practical advice and expert information to help people living with asplenia or hyposplenism understand their condition, reduce their risk of infection and stay well.
Living without a functioning spleen: What you need to know.
Date: Tuesday, 10th November, 2026
Time: 5pm to 6pm (AEDST)
Location: Online (Zoom)
Register here for Spleen Australia’s consumer webinar
Why attend?
Living without a functioning spleen can increase the risk of serious infections, but there are simple steps you can take to stay well.
This webinar will explain what it means to have asplenia or hyposplenism, outline the latest recommendations for vaccines and antibiotics, and provide practical advice for managing your health with confidence.
What you'll learn
- Understand the role of the spleen and why people without a functioning spleen are at increased risk of infection.
- Learn the signs and symptoms of serious infection and when to seek urgent
- medical care.
- Understand the latest recommendations for vaccines and preventive antibiotics.
- Learn how to prepare for situations that may increase infection risk, such as travel, animal bites, or illness.
- Understand the benefits of registering with Spleen Australia.
- Discover the tools, resources and support available through Spleen Australia.
Who should attend?
People living without a functioning spleen (asplenia) or with reduced spleen function (hyposplenism), as well as their family members, carers, and anyone interested in learning more about staying healthy and preventing serious infections.
Webinar presenters
Our webinar presenters bring together clinical expertise and lived-experience to share practical advice and trusted information for people living without a functioning spleen.
Dr Sarah McGuiness
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), Bayside Health, Monash University
Dr Nenad Macesic
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Medical Lead of Spleen Australia, Monash University, Bayside Health
Sharon O'Brien RN
Immunisation Nurse, Spleen Australia Manager, Bayside Health
Ella Brown RN
Immunisation Nurse, Spleen Australia Nurse Co-ordinator, Bayside Health
Oana Tatucu
Consumer Representative, Research Fellow at Monash University, Monash Health
Register now for the webinar
Please register your details to be involved, you will then receive the Zoom link needed to join the webinar on Tuesday, November 10 at 5:00pm (AEDST)
If you want to know more, please email us at Spleen Australia.