As ASHM’s work in Papua New Guinea (PNG) continues to expand, it has become increasingly important to have somebody on the ground to lead the delivery of our health system strengthening work, with a particular focus on HIV and triple elimination. As such, this year ASHM welcomed Dr Percy Pokeya as the inaugural PNG Country Lead. Dr Pokeya will be overseeing a number of ASHM-led projects in the country, including the Supporting Triple Elimination in Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste (STEPT) project as […]
ASHM is pleased to support The HIV Elimination Project and their work exploring the social aspects of Australia’s goal to virtually eliminate HIV transmission. The organisation attended ASHM’s annual HIV&AIDS conference in 2025 and documented their observations in the following guest post. By Isabel Mudford, Postdoctoral Research Officer, Australian Centre in Sex, Health and Society, […]
From 15 – 18 September, the Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference and Australasian Sexual & Reproductive Health Conference brought together almost 800 delegates from across the region to discuss the latest advancements across HIV and sexual and reproductive health. View photos from the across the events below.
This year Fiji declared an HIV outbreak, while Papua New Guinea is in the midst of a declared HIV ‘crisis’ – and the rest of the region is on alert. In June, Papua New Guinea declared a National HIV Crisis, with an estimated 30 people contracting HIV daily in 2024. Fiji’s Ministry of Health has […]
From the 6 – 8 August 2025, hundreds of delegates came together in Naarm (Melbourne) to share the ‘real people, real action, real results’ happening in viral hepatitis at the 15th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference. Healthcare professionals, community, researchers, and policy makers connected to discuss the vital importance of funded and sustainable community-led solutions. […]
Women living with HIV often have complex intersecting medical and psychosocial needs. The HIV Monitoring Tool for Women promotes an integrated, holistic, women-centered approach to providing HIV care for women in Australia. Women living with HIV experience greater multimorbidity at a younger age than men living with HIV, with most of these comorbidities carrying a higher […]
ASHM conferences are more than just a one-off experience – the knowledge, connections, and collaborations created can last a lifetime and create long-term change. Here’s why going to an ASHM conference can transform your practice, as well as how to make it happen stress-free. Already made up your mind to attend? Skip ahead to our […]
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Australian STI Management Guidelines for Use in Primary Care. Since its launch in 2014, the easy-to-understand online resource has become a go-to guide for healthcare workers in primary care when it comes to the prevention, testing, and treatment of sexually transmissible infections (STIs). The guidelines also include […]
When Elizabeth (Liz) Crock AM was named HESTA Nurse Practitioner of the Year by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP), her reaction was one of gratitude and humility. “It sounds like a cliche, but it is such an honour to be recognised by your peers,” says Liz. “I feel like it’s an honour for […]
In September 2024, ASHM delivered two landmark conferences at ICC Sydney on Gadigal Country: the Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference 2024 and 25th IUSTI World Congress (incorporating the Australasian Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference). Together, these conferences united over 1,200 delegates from 35 countries over 5 days to discuss the latest advancements in HIV and sexual and […]
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