The aims of the Society are:

• To advance the understanding of paediatric infectious diseases.
• To promote the exchange of information relating to all aspects of paediatric infectious diseases
• To foster greater collaboration between the clinical and laboratory based
• Disciplines. These include Adult Infectious diseases, Medical Virology and Medical microbiology and Infection Control
• To promote the development and exchange of knowledge, information and ideas in support of the prevention and control of hospital and community associated paediatric infections
• To advise with regard to the training and maintenance of standards within the disciplines.
• To forge links with societies representing similar interests throughout the world.
• To promote a family-based approach to infectious diseases in the community
• to further the Society proposes to affiliate with the World Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases.