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.
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: Monday, […]
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: […]
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 […]
Through case studies, presentations, group discussion and online learning the Contraception Essentials in Primary Care course will increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in discussing the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population. This course will be particularly relevant for, but not limited to, general practitioners, nurse […]
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 […]
Cancer outcomes are not only shaped by clinical care, but by whether people feel safe, respected, and included throughout their healthcare journey. The LGBTIQA+ Cancer Care Education Series is an eight-part webinar series designed to strengthen healthcare professionals’ ability to provide inclusive, affirming, and person-centred cancer care for LGBTIQA+ communities. Across the series, participants will […]
Join us for updates on emerging developments and key issues in blood-borne viruses, sexual and reproductive health from leading experts in the field. The sessions will give clinicians opportunities to integrate the latest evidence into diagnosis and management strategies in their practice. Each session will run for one hour on Wednesdays, with the full schedule available below. Register for the series to receive notifications and a joining link prior to […]
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