The Prison Forum brings together health professionals working in Queensland correctional centres and those providing in-reach or telehealth services to consider and develop improvements in hepatitis C testing, treatment and patient experience.
The Prison Forum will showcase evidence-based practices within the correctional environment to deliver high quality care in pursuit of elimination of hepatitis C whilst acknowledging the limitations of healthcare delivery with a focus on point-of-care testing and the continuation of care from corrections to the community.
Catering:
Morning Tea, Lunch, and Afternoon Tea provided
Date, Time & Venue:
Date: Friday 13 June 2025.
Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm (AEST)
Venue: Rydges South Bank
9 Glenelg St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Target Audience:
Queensland Health clinicians and policy staff, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Workers, outreach workers to Queensland correctional centres and those providing in-reach or transition services.
Presenters & Facilitators:
To be announced with program
Course Components:
The Prison Forum will include a combination of presentations, a panel discussion, group activities, and network opportunities.
Scholarship
ASHM is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships to support attendance at this year’s event. Scholarships may cover (return flights, or travel costs and one night accommodation including breakfast)
Applications are open to individuals who are part of the event’s target audience and will be assessed based on submission time, financial need, and other extenuating circumstances.
While we aim to support as many people as possible, we are only able to provide scholarships to a small number of applicants who require assistance to attend.
Successful applicants will be notified by 23rd May 2025.
CLICK HERE to apply
Funding:
This activity is funded by Queensland Health.
For more information:
Please contact ASHM Education at [email protected] or call 0431 320 429.
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At ASHM, we are committed to developing a sustainable HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexual health workforce. We pride ourselves on the ability to offer high quality educational opportunities, that are free to attend. If you are unable to attend one of our courses, please let us know as soon as possible, high rates of non-attendance impacts ASHMs ability to continue providing free education. You can cancel your attendance by calling 0431 320 429 or emailing [email protected].
