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.
As of 1 September 2026, Australian clinicians no longer need specialist accreditation to prescribe hepatitis B antiviral treatments for initiation and maintenance therapy. In addition, authorised nurse practitioners can now prescribe hepatitis C medicine under the s100 program. This important reform follows sustained advocacy from ASHM, Hepatitis Australia and sector partners to improve timely and […]
This interactive 90-minute training provides medical and nurse practitioners who prescribe HBV antiviral medications an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to practical case studies. Case scenarios are developed by ASHM clinical advisors or local experts to meet the identified learning needs of medical practitioners, which vary from each State and Territory. Attendees are […]
This workshop provides primary care clinicians with the knowledge, practical skills and resources to strengthen STI screening, diagnosis and management, with a focus on priority populations. It also explores strategies for preventing HIV transmission, including the role of HIV prevention and testing, and highlights the importance of timely contact tracing and partner notification in supporting […]
From 14-17 August 2026, five healthcare professionals selected for the HBV s100 Prescriber Scholarship attended the 16th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference (VH2026) in Walyalup (Fremantle). Over three days, scholarship recipients learnt about the latest developments and work happening across the region in viral hepatitis care, and connected with leading experts and fellow healthcare professionals at networking events, including the official Scholarship Meetup. Read the below reflections from these scholarship recipients as they explore their experiences […]
From 12-14 August 2026, the 16th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference (VH2026) took place in Walyalup (Fremantle), on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. The conference brought together people living with hepatitis, peers, nurses, GPs, specialists, researchers and decision-makers to share practical, evidence-informed solutions that strengthen prevention, testing, treatment and long-term care in every setting. Cherie Bennett, Nursing Policy and Advocacy Lead at ASHM, reflects on the […]
This interactive 90-minute training provides medical and nurse practitioners who prescribe HBV antiviral medications an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to practical case studies. Case scenarios are developed by ASHM clinical advisors or local experts to meet the identified learning needs of medical practitioners, which vary from each State and Territory. Attendees are […]
This two-day face to face training course helps nurses and midwives understand the public health aspects and clinical management of common STIs, HIV, hepatitis B and C. The course helps participants develop confidence in a proactive and practical approach to health care and evidence-based practice. This course is for healthcare professionals practicing in ACT. We […]
The Viral Hepatitis in Primary Care webinar series gives primary care workers a comprehensive, practical overview of viral hepatitis. Over two webinars, primary care workers will learn about their role in preventing, identifying, and managing hepatitis B, C, and D in their communities. Click HERE to view the flyer. Webinar 1 – Foundations of hepatitis C and advanced liver disease 6:30PM-8:30PM AEST, […]
This course dives into core elements of a nurse and midwife’s scope of practice relating to hepatitis B. Nursing and midwifery professionals are provided with in-depth, practical and person-centred hepatitis B care information, with a different will focus and topic each session. This sessions topic is Hepatitis B in pregnancy and infants. Learning outcomes: Funders: […]
This hot topic webinar focuses on the impact of unmanaged chronic hepatitis B on primary liver cancer. This is one of the biggest known risk factors and this webinar will assist with understanding the statistics and when to support surveillance and referral. Learn from experts in liver cancer treatment and join us for presentations and […]
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