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.

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Asia and the Pacific Transgender Comprehensive Care Masterclass

Dates:

2022
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Whilst there have been positive shifts globally to enable greater access to trans services, barriers to healthcare still exist for transgender people in many countries in Asia and Pacific countries.

In 2022, ASHM facilitated the 1st Transgender Comprehensive Care Masterclass in Thailand, facilitating an inaugural platform for knowledge exchange and sharing of best practice in trans-competent care amongst participants from across the region.

Gilead Sciences Partners:
Institute of HIV Research and Innovation (IHRI) | The Asia Pacific Transgender Network (APTN) | APCOM Foundation

Upcoming Conferences and Events

APSAD 2026

8 - 11 Nov 2026
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges, Walyalup (WA, Australia)
Sector Event

The AAAH Youth Health Conference 2027

5 - 7 May 2027
Qt Hotel Gold Coast on Yugambeh Country (QLD, Australia)

17th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference

18 - 20 Aug 2027
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach, Dharawal (Wollongong) (NSW, Australia)