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.
Sexual health is a core part of overall health and wellbeing. People in psychological distress may undertake sexual behaviours that put them at risk, yet many psychologists feel uncertain about how to navigate conversations about sexual health in clinical practice. About the webinar ASHM partnered with both the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi), and Australian […]
People accessing AOD services often face higher risks of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs). Nurses and midwives play a vital role in reducing these risks by integrating sexual health into everyday care. Presented in collaboration with ASHM and DANA, this two-part recorded webinar series provides practical insights, real-world examples, and peer perspectives […]
This 1-hour recorded session updates HIV s100 prescribers and practitioners on new topics relevant to the management of people living with HIV in 2026. A range of topics will be discussed, this session on the 16 June 2026 focused on the HIV and substance use. Written and presented by Dr Phillip Read. Learning outcomes: HIV […]
This course dives into core elements of a nurse and midwife’s scope of practice relating to hepatitis B. Nursing and midwifery professionals are provided with in-depth, practical and person-centred hepatitis B care information, with a different will focus and topic each session. This sessions topic is Hepatitis B in pregnancy and infants. Learning outcomes: Funders: […]
This recorded webinar outlines the value of a pleasure-focused, positive approach to Sexual and Reproductive Health. It emphasises the need to move beyond traditional harm reduction and risk minimisation paradigms and towards affirming and holistic care that promotes sexual well-being, empowerment, and safer-sex practices. The following presenters shared their practical tips and tools to incorporate […]
This hot topic webinar focuses on the impact of unmanaged chronic hepatitis B on primary liver cancer. This is one of the biggest known risk factors and this webinar will assist with understanding the statistics and when to support surveillance and referral. Learn from experts in liver cancer treatment and join us for presentations and […]
Course Overview People who live with blood-borne viruses (BBV) often experience stigma when interacting with healthcare workers. Stigma can keep people from getting appropriate healthcare and support. It’s often driven by a misunderstanding of the risks that you face in your work. This module will help you understand the facts about HIV, hepatitis B (hep […]
Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC), including IUDs and contraceptive implants, are over 99% effective at preventing unintended pregnancy. Despite their efficacy, the uptake of LARC remains low in Australia. This mini clinical audit is a self-directed quality improvement activity designed to support participants to deliver evidence-based contraceptive consultations and promote the uptake of LARC among patients. A clinical audit allows health professionals to systematically review their clinical performance against best practice […]
ASHM, in collaboration with the Royal Australian And New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) hosted this 1-hour webinar on ocular syphilis in October 2025 which can now be accessed on-demand. This webinar guides clinicians in recognising when to consider ocular syphilis in the differential diagnosis, highlight the common clinical features to look out for, and […]
This module provides the background and practical information needed on how to take capillary blood samples for dried blood spot (DBS) testing for hepatitis C under guidance by NSW Health. The module is intended for clinicians, health promotion staff, peer workers and others who are completing the sample collection process. DBS testing was approved by the Therapeutic Goods […]
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