With syphilis rates continuing to rise in Australia, it is vital that healthcare workers in primary care and community settings know how to identify opportunities for syphilis testing for earlier detection and treatment.
This one-hour free webinar will provide healthcare professionals with an update on the latest developments, guidelines and recommendations around syphilis testing, diagnosis, and management. Featuring clinical professionals from Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, attendees will also be given the tools to recognize typical, atypical and asymptomatic presentations of syphilis, confidently discuss syphilis with patients, as well as understanding their notification and contract tracing obligations.
Date, Time, Platform:
Date: Wednesday, 26th August 2026.
Time:
- NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS, QLD: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (AEST)
- SA: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (ACDT)
- NT: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (ACST)
- WA: 4:30pm – 5:30pm (AWST)
Platform: Online – Zoom
Click HERE to view the downloadable flyer.
Presenters:
- Melanie Bissessor | 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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