Short-form, responsive update addressing the evolving syphilis landscape, diagnostics, and outbreak alerts.
Date, Time, Platform:
Date: Wednesday, 26th August 2026.
Time:
- NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS, QLD: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (AEST)
- SA: 5:00pm – 6:00pm (ACDT)
- NT: 4:30pm – 5:30pm (ACST)
- WA: 3:30pm – 4:30pm (AWST)
Platform: Online – Zoom
Click HERE to view the downloadable flyer.
Presenters:
- Melanie Bisessor | SH Physician | MSHC
- Sheranne Dobinson | SH Nurse | MSHC
- Additional speakers TBC
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to:
- Summarise current syphilis epidemiology and outbreak trends relevant to clinical practice.
- Recognise key clinical presentations of syphilis, including atypical and asymptomatic infection.
- Apply current guidelines for syphilis testing, interpretation, and management.
- Describe the role of partner notification and contact tracing in syphilis control.
- Increase confidence in discussing and managing syphilis in routine clinical care.
Recommended Resources:
CPD & Endorsement:
Endorsement is currently pending.
Funding:
The Syphilis Update Discussion is supported by the Victorian Government.
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