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.  Date, Time, Platform: Presenters: Additional speakers TBC Learning Outcomes: On […]

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 […]

Viral Hepatitis for Nurses and Midwives Training Day (F2F)

This one-day face-to-face course provides nurses and midwives with practical knowledge and skills to support the screening, assessment, management and follow-up of hepatitis B and hepatitis C. The program covers epidemiology, testing and serology interpretation, vaccination and prevention, chronic disease monitoring, treatment pathways, and models of care. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive, stigma-free practice […]

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

Increasing HCV treatment in primary care is crucial to achieving HCV elimination in Australia by 2030. This course aims to empower general practitioners, nurse practitioners and other prescribing practitioners with the skills and confidence to diagnose, assess, manage, and treat HCV in primary care. Training delivery utilises a blended learning approach with expert-led presentations and facilitated […]

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.

“C the Whole Story” Forum IV: Reframing Cultural Safety to Strengthen Person-Centred Care

What if the key to better hepatitis C care is rethinking what we mean by “culturally safe”?   ASHM’s interactive Forum returns for its fourth year with a dynamic three-part design to challenge assumptions, centre lived experience and turn person-centred care into practical system change. Expect bold conversations, hands-on sessions and real-world strategies you can take straight […]