Sexual and Reproductive Health in Primary Care

This face-to-face course aims to provide practitioners with an overview of sexual and reproductive health care in general practice, covering sexual health, sexual history taking, STI screening, contraception and unintended pregnancy. This training also discusses how STI screening can be integrated into contraception and unintended pregnancy consultations. Date, Time & Venue: Speakers: Course Components: Learning […]

Sexual and Reproductive Health Through the Lifespan

This interactive online course is designed to help health professionals provide best-practice sexual and reproductive healthcare throughout their patient’s life. Session one will focus on how to have sexual and reproductive health conversations with young people, including engagement strategies, consent, cultural considerations, and person-centred approaches. Session two will focus on women in mid-life and beyond, […]

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 […]

NuvaRing now added to PBS  

From November last year, the NuvaRing is listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), allowing Australians subsidised access to another form of contraception.  The NuvaRing is a contraceptive device that is inserted into the vagina and releases a combination of oestrogen and progesterone to inhibit ovulation and increase cervical mucous preventing sperm’s ability to penetrate the uterus. It is worn for three weeks at a time, before […]

MBS changes to improve access to LARC 

On November 1, 2025, changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) came into effect that are intended to significantly reduce barriers to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in Australia. These changes will see long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) become more affordable and accessible for patients, particularly those in vulnerable communities who may otherwise face barriers to SRH care. These changes are informed […]

Syphilis Testing in Antenatal Settings: Train the Trainer

With syphilis being declared a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance due to rising case numbers and the re-emergence of congenital syphilis, it’s never been more important to address the infection in antenatal care. This course is designed for antenatal care providers who are looking to become leaders in their own workplaces on syphilis. You […]

Fundamentals of Sexual and Reproductive Health for Pharmacists – 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.

Decision Making in Sexual and Reproductive Health: Pharmacy Consultations

The Decision Making in Sexual and Reproductive Health: Pharmacy Consultations resource is a valuable tool designed to support pharmacists to provide evidence-based and patient-centred guidance on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) concerns. This is a quick reference tool which complements ASHM’s Fundamentals of SRH for Pharmacists training. This tool includes advice on leading SRH conversations, referral pathways, […]

Sexual Health and BBV Management and Care for Nurses and Midwives

This four-part online training course helps nurses, midwives and sexual health workers understand the public health aspects and clinical management of common STIs, HIV and major blood-borne viruses (BBVs). The course helps participants develop confidence in a proactive and practical approach to health care and evidence-based practice.   Click here to download the flyer for this […]

Fundamentals of Sexual and Reproductive Health in Pharmacy Practice

This interactive online course is designed to help pharmacy staff confidently navigate sensitive sexual and reproductive health concerns, especially in less private settings. Delivered over two sessions by experienced pharmacists and sexual and reproductive health professionals, the program covers topics such as sexually transmissible infections, contraception and unintended pregnancy. Knowledge will be translated into practice through various […]