Hepatitis C for NSP Settings

This training aims to provide participants with the confidence to initiate conversations around hepatitis C in the needle and syringe program (NSP) setting and provide referrals to testing and treatment. Click here to view the downloadable flyer! Date, Time, Platform: Speakers: Learning Outcomes: Course Components: Recommended Resources: CPD & Endorsement: Endorsement pending. This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD […]

NSW: Dried Blood Spot (DBS) sample collection for Hepatitis C 

This module provides the background and practical information needed on how to take capillary blood samples for dried blood spot (DBS) testing for hepatitis C under guidance by NSW Health. The module is intended for clinicians, health promotion staff, peer workers and others who are completing the sample collection process. DBS testing was approved by the Therapeutic Goods […]

Reframing Culturally Safe Practice in Hepatitis C Care

An introduction to this year’s C the Whole Story theme When we talk about “culturally safe” hepatitis C virus (HCV) care, what do we really mean? And how can creating a culturally safe environment improve treatment outcomes for people living with HCV? These questions form the foundation of this year’s C the Whole Story Forum, […]

How direct-acting antivirals changed HCV treatment in Australia 

Overnight in 2016, the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in Australia changed forever through the introduction of Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) to the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). This month marks ten years since this vital turning point.   Prior to this, treatment for HCV typically took place in a hospital setting and scripts had to be written by a […]

Queensland Prison Forum – online webinar

Exploring the clinical spectrum and health system impact of injection-related infections among incarcerated Australians who inject drugs. Dr Andrew Joseph Palmer will present on his research paper: Injection-related infections among incarcerated Australians who inject drugs: clinical spectrum, microbiology, and healthcare costs in a real-world hospital cohort.  Click here to view our downloadable flyer! Date, Time, Platform: […]

Supporting patients with legal issues: New OLM developing practical skills for the BBV healthcare workforce 

People living with a blood-borne virus (BBV) in Australia experience legal issues at significantly higher rates than those without and commonly face multiple and overlapping legal problems at once. These findings come from Health+Law’s Legal Needs Study, which also found the majority of participants report their most serious legal issues are linked to, or worsened by, living with a BBV. As […]

ASHM global impact report released

For the first time, ASHM has published an annual Global Impact Report to highlight achievements from the previous year and to serve as an update on how key projects across Asia and the Pacific are making positive change. The report can be viewed in its entirety here, but below are some of the notable highlights […]

Viral Hepatitis in Primary Care Day

This interactive face-to-face program equips primary care practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to test, diagnose, assess, manage, and treat hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Participants will explore evidence-based approaches to clinical management, treatment pathways, and ongoing support for individuals and families, with the goal of improving health outcomes and reducing the burden of […]

Curing Hepatitis C in Primary Care – Expression of Interest

This is an Expression of Interest page. By clicking “Register Now” your name will be added to a wait list. You will be notified to register via email when a session becomes available in your state of residence or practice.

Hepatitis C for Nurses and Midwives – Expression of Interest

This is an Expression of Interest page. By clicking “Register Now” your name will be added to a wait list. You will be notified to register via email when a session becomes available in your state of residence or practice.