From 1 September 2026, the prescriber accreditation requirement for hepatitis B medicines under the PBS Section 100 (s100) Highly Specialised Drugs Program will be removed. As a result, all medical and authorised nurse practitioners will be able to prescribe hepatitis B antiviral treatment without additional specialist accreditation. ASHM is currently updating its website, education and resources to reflect this change.
From 14-17 August 2026, five healthcare professionals selected for the HBV s100 Prescriber Scholarship attended the 16th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference (VH2026) in Walyalup (Fremantle). Over three days, scholarship recipients learnt about the latest developments and work happening across the region in viral hepatitis care, and connected with leading experts and fellow healthcare professionals at networking events, including the official Scholarship Meetup. Read the below reflections from these scholarship recipients as they explore their experiences […]
From 12-14 August 2026, the 16th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference (VH2026) took place in Walyalup (Fremantle), on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. The conference brought together people living with hepatitis, peers, nurses, GPs, specialists, researchers and decision-makers to share practical, evidence-informed solutions that strengthen prevention, testing, treatment and long-term care in every setting. Cherie Bennett, Nursing Policy and Advocacy Lead at ASHM, reflects on the […]
Young people in Australia are having sex earlier than previous generations, with 15 years old now the average age one first becomes sexually active. The majority of young people who are sexually active report positive experiences, however experimentation and risk- taking behaviours often seen in this stage of life, such as unprotected sex and multiple partners, can put young people at risk of negative outcomes. Compared to the […]
Whether it’s hiking in Patagonia, surfing in Indonesia, eating sushi in Tokyo, and everything in between, travel is often a time of adventure, relaxation, and new experiences. Travel can also be a time when people engage in sexual behaviours outside of their usual patterns and increase their exposure to different sexual health risks. As healthcare professionals (HCPs), including GPs, nurses, and nurse practitioners, are likely to encounter patients before they embark on overseas travel, or those […]
The Queensland Sexual Health Research Fund (SHRF) project has now concluded, after enabling innovative research across the state. Established in 2018, the Fund has supported research projects to improve the sexual and reproductive health of Queenslanders, with up to $1.4 million invested across 19 projects over the course of the program. There were many highlights […]
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. […]
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