Infectious x ASSC 2026 — Gold Sponsor & Official Uniform Partner
Dare to Dream — Infectious Clothing Company returns as Gold Sponsor and Official Uniform Partner of ASSC 2026
Published 11 May 2026 | Infectious Clothing Company
For the second consecutive year, Infectious Clothing Company is proud to return as Gold Sponsor and Official Uniform Partner of the Australasian Students' Surgical Conference — ASSC 2026.
Taking place at the Victorian Pavilion, Melbourne Showgrounds from 16–18 May 2026, ASSC is one of Australasia's most ambitious student-run medical conferences. Hundreds of medical students from across Australia and New Zealand gather for three days of intensive hands-on surgical skills workshops, keynote presentations, student debates, and world-class professional networking — all organised and delivered by students, for students.
This year we are supplying the ASSC organising committee with custom-embroidered Dickies scrubs and Wink scrubs — the workwear that will carry the team through three extraordinary days on the floor.
What is the Australasian Students' Surgical Conference?
ASSC is the premier surgical student conference in the Australasian region. The 2026 conference theme — Dare to Dream — speaks directly to the ambition of the students who attend. These are the medical students who don't just aspire to become surgeons — they pursue it with everything they have.
The conference brings together students, surgical trainees, and specialists for an experience unlike anything available in a lecture theatre. Keynote presentations from leading surgeons. Student debating competitions. Subspecialty speed-dating sessions with surgical leaders. And at the heart of it all — the hands-on surgical skills workshop program.
ASSC is run almost entirely by medical students. The organising committee manages everything from venue logistics and speaker coordination to sponsorship and delegate experience. The level of professionalism and execution is exceptional — and it's one of the reasons we are proud to support them for a second consecutive year.
The ASSC 2026 surgical skills workshop program
The ASSC 2026 skills workshop program runs across three concurrent streams — Stream A, Stream B, and Stream C — with nine workshops delivered across the conference days. The program covers a genuinely impressive breadth of surgical specialties:
| Stream A | Stream B | Stream C |
|---|---|---|
| Neurosurgery Core Skills | Aortic Valve Replacement | Laminectomy |
| Stryker Joint Replacement | Orthopaedic Trauma | Ophthalmology Microsuturing |
| Arteriotomy | Aneurysm Clipping | David Procedure |
These are not simulated exercises in the abstract sense. They are high-fidelity, hands-on procedural skills sessions run by practising surgeons and industry partners — the kind of practical experience that shapes how a student thinks, moves, and performs in an operating theatre for years to come.
The scrubs worn in that environment matter. Not as a fashion statement — as a professional signal. The right workwear tells everyone in the room: I take this seriously.
Dickies and Wink scrubs — the uniform behind the conference
For ASSC 2026, we are supplying the organising committee with custom-embroidered scrubs from two of our most trusted brands: Dickies Medical and Wink.
Dickies EDS Signature
The Dickies EDS Signature is our primary Dickies range — built for the demands of clinical environments where comfort, durability, and a professional silhouette are non-negotiable. Multiple pockets, moisture-wicking fabric, and a cut that works through a full day on your feet. It's the scrub top that earned Dickies its reputation in operating theatres across Australia.
Wink scrubs
The Wink range delivers a more contemporary fit with the same clinical performance standards. Popular with nurses, allied health professionals, and surgical students who want a scrub that moves with them rather than against them. Available in a full size range from XXS to 5XL.
Both ranges are available with in-house embroidery — no minimum order, 5–7 business day turnaround — making them the ideal choice for conference uniforms, team workwear, and clinic staff dress codes.
Two years running — the Infectious x ASSC partnership
In 2025, Infectious Clothing Company was invited to partner with ASSC for the first time as Official Uniform Partner for their Sydney conference. We supplied the organising committee with custom-embroidered Dickies scrubs featuring the ASSC 2025 branding — and watched a team of extraordinary medical students run a three-day conference with the professionalism of a seasoned events organisation.
Being invited back for 2026 — this time as Gold Sponsor — means a great deal to us. It reflects a shared value: that what you wear in a clinical environment is not incidental. It is part of how you show up.
We have been supplying Cherokee, Dickies, and Wink scrubs to Australia's healthcare professionals since 2001. Supporting the next generation of surgeons — the students who will become the specialists, department heads, and clinical leaders of tomorrow — is exactly where we want to be.
Custom scrubs for your healthcare organisation
The ASSC partnership is a visible example of what Infectious Clothing Company does for healthcare businesses across Australia every day — supplying high-quality, professionally embroidered workwear to teams who need to look and perform their best.
Whether you are outfitting a surgical department, a GP clinic, an aged care facility, or a specialist practice — we offer:
- Bulk scrub orders from leading brands — Dickies, Wink, Cherokee
- In-house embroidery with no minimum order
- Full size range XXS to 5XL
- Free shipping on orders over $250
- Dedicated business account support
- Custom uniform programs for hospitals, clinics, and aged care
Frequently asked questions
What is ASSC 2026?
ASSC 2026 — the Australasian Students' Surgical Conference — is a three-day surgical skills and education conference held at the Victorian Pavilion, Melbourne Showgrounds from 16–18 May 2026. It brings together hundreds of medical students from across Australasia for hands-on surgical skills workshops, keynote presentations, student debates, and professional networking.
What scrubs is Infectious Clothing Company supplying to ASSC 2026?
Infectious Clothing Company is supplying custom-embroidered Dickies and Wink scrubs to the ASSC 2026 organising committee. Both brands are stocked at infectious.com.au and are available for individual and bulk business orders.
Can my hospital or clinic order custom embroidered scrubs like ASSC?
Yes. Infectious Clothing Company offers in-house embroidery on all scrub orders with no minimum order quantity and a 5–7 business day turnaround. Visit our business orders page to enquire about custom uniform solutions for your team.
What Dickies scrubs range does Infectious stock?
We stock the Dickies EDS Signature as our primary Dickies range and the Dickies Balance as a secondary option. Both are available in sizes XXS to 5XL with free shipping on orders over $250.
Where can I buy Wink scrubs in Australia?
Wink scrubs are available at Infectious Clothing Company. We are an authorised Careismatic distributor for the Wink brand in Australia, stocking a full range of styles and sizes including XXS to 5XL. Shop the full Wink collection here.
Does Infectious Clothing Company offer bulk scrub orders for hospitals?
Yes. We supply bulk scrub orders to hospitals, aged care facilities, clinics, and healthcare organisations across Australia. Custom embroidery, no minimum order, and dedicated business account support are all available. Enquire here.
Infectious Clothing Company | infectious.com.au | Gold Sponsor & Official Uniform Partner, ASSC 2026
