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Victorian BBV/STI Forum 2027 – Expression of Interest

Delivery mode
In Person
CPD Hours
1+
Cost
FREE
5 Jun 2027
Naarm (Melbourne), VIC

Overview

ASHM in consortium with Alfred Health, Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and The Doherty Institute will be hosting a BBV/STI Forum in 2027.

Register your interest for a one-day forum for Victorian health professionals, bringing together clinical, community, and lived experience perspectives to advance BBV and STI prevention, testing, treatment, and care.

More details to come!

  • Date: Saturday, 5 June 2027
  • Venue: TBC | Naarm (Melbourne), Victoria

Why attend?

  • Stay informed on the latest evidence, emerging issues and innovations in blood-borne viruses and STIs.
  • Learn from experts and gain practical insights you can take back to your work.
  • Connect and collaborate with health professionals, clinicians, researchers, community organisations and people with lived experience.
  • Be part of the conversation shaping the future of blood-borne virus and STI prevention, testing, treatment, and care.

In partnership with Victoria State Government Department of Health.

For more information:

Please contact ASHM Education at [email protected] or call 0431 320 429.

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