Resources
Access a growing collection of free educational resources, training materials, presentations, and practical tools. Designed to support healthcare professionals, patients, and healthcare organisations.
Educational resources used during the trial are now available to download free of charge and can be freely adapted and reused within your organisation.
Below you’ll find printable flyers, the bedside assessment tool, educational videos, recorded discussions, implementation resources, and access to order the HAPPEN Starter Pack. Please note – resources will open in a new tab.
Additional presentations and resources are currently being developed and will be added as they become available.
Flyers & infographics
Access a range of downloadable flyers and infographics designed for use in healthcare settings below. Resources are provided as both print-ready PDFs and editable PowerPoint templates, allowing you to tailor content to your local needs. Editable versions are compatible with PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Keynote.
- Healthcare worker flyer, A4: PDF | editable PowerPoint
- Healthcare worker flyer, A5: PDF | editable PowerPoint
- Patient flyer, A4: PDF | editable PowerPoint
- Patient flyer, A5: PDF | editable PowerPoint
- HAPPEN study infographic (2026): PDF
Clinical tools
Bedside assessment forms designed to support oral care screening and documentation. Download and print copies for use at the point of care, or keep them readily available on your ward. These resources are shared courtesy of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, New South Wales Health and the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Audio recordings
Recorded discussions from the study team, about five minutes each. Each one also plays on the page it belongs to. Select a title to listen or download.
Videos and podcasts
Access technique videos designed for both patients and healthcare workers, along with episodes of the Infection Control Matters podcast featuring discussions about the HAPPEN Study, oral care, and the prevention of non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP).
- How-to guides and videos for healthcare workers — ten videos, including oral health assessment, denture care, suction toothbrushing, dysphagia assessment and end-of-life mouth care
- How-to guides for patients — five videos on brushing, flossing, dentures and helping someone else
- Podcasts — including Brush, Rinse, Prevent Pneumonia: The HAPPEN Trial Story, the episode on the study results
HAPPEN starter packs
HAPPEN Starter Packs provide a simple way to introduce and promote good oral care practices in your healthcare service and are available free to Australian hospitals and healthcare facilities, while stocks last.
Each pack contains 3-5 sample HAPPEN bags (depending on stock availability) and a range of resources used in the HAPPEN trial.
What’s included:
Sample HAPPEN patient bags with toothbrush and toothpastePatient oral care information and QR-linked resourcesHealthcare worker information and educational materialsA HAPPEN canvas tote bag with a QR code linking to the HAPPEN websiteBefore placing your order, please read the HAPPEN Starter Pack Information Sheet available clicking here
Looking for educational resources?
For clinical guidance, training videos and patient information, see Information for Healthcare Workers or Information for Patients.