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.
Over the last decade, rates of syphilis in Australia have increased by more than 50 per cent, and in 2025 there were 14 cases of congenital syphilis. These figures demonstrate the ongoing need for timely testing, screening, and treatment of syphilis, and the crucial role primary care workers play in reducing syphilis in the community. […]
As HIV treatment evolves and simplified treatment regimens become more common, understanding the implications of viral hepatitis co-infection is increasingly important. This webinar will provide a practical update on hepatitis B, hepatitis D and hepatitis C in people living with HIV, with a particular focus on treatment decision-making and avoiding unintended consequences when modifying antiretroviral […]
This interactive 90-minute training provides medical and nurse practitioners who prescribe HBV antiviral medications an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to practical case studies. Case scenarios are developed by ASHM clinical advisors or local experts to meet the identified learning needs of medical practitioners, which vary from each State and Territory. Attendees are […]
Nurse Practitioners and Advances Practice Nurses are invited to attend an upcoming joint webinar by ACNP and ASHM. Strengthening STI and BBV Prevention through Nursing Practice will provide nurse practitioners with practical strategies to support the prevention, screening and management of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs), particularly HIV PrEP in contemporary healthcare […]
This training aims to provide participants with the confidence to initiate conversations around hepatitis C in the needle and syringe program (NSP) setting and provide referrals to testing and treatment. This course is for healthcare professionals practicing in VIC. While others are welcome to register, please note some content will be specific to VIC. Date, Time, Platform: Date: Thursday, 3rd […]
Syphilis rates have tripled in Australia over the past decade, highlighting the need for greater awareness, screening and early intervention across the women’s health and family violence workforce. People experiencing domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) often face additional barriers to care and are at increased risk of sexually transmissible infections (STIs). Workers in these […]
The 2026 HIV s100 Prescriber & Clinical Care Forum is an opportunity to explore emerging areas of HIV treatment and management and to discuss contemporary issues in HIV clinical care in Australia. Held over three sessions, each session will cover a distinct area of HIV clinical care, highlighting current developments and expert insights. Please note that […]
Upon successful completion of this free training and the associated case assessment, participants will increase their confidence in managing and prescribing section 100 (s100) drugs for the management of hepatitis B in Australia and be eligible to display on ASHM’s HBV Prescriber Map. Click here to view our downloadable flyer! Date, Time, and Platform: Speakers: […]
Upon successful completion of this free training and the associated case assessment, participants will increase their confidence in managing and prescribing section 100 (s100) drugs for the management of hepatitis B in Australia and be eligible to display on ASHM’s HBV Prescriber Map. Click here to view our downloadable flyer! Date, Time, and Platform: Speakers: […]
This live facilitated two-part course provides clinicians the knowledge and confidence to prescribe gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) based on the needs of their patient population utilising an informed consent model. Attendees will be supported to create a gender affirming practice and establish a business model for ongoing financial sustainability. This course is for healthcare […]
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