Whether it’s hiking in Patagonia, surfing in Indonesia, eating sushi in Tokyo, and everything in between, travel is often a time of adventure, relaxation, and new experiences. Travel can also be a time when people engage in sexual behaviours outside of their usual patterns and increase their exposure to different sexual health risks. As healthcare professionals (HCPs), including GPs, nurses, and nurse practitioners, are likely to encounter patients before they embark on overseas travel, or those […]
This recorded webinar outlines the value of a pleasure-focused, positive approach to Sexual and Reproductive Health. It emphasises the need to move beyond traditional harm reduction and risk minimisation paradigms and towards affirming and holistic care that promotes sexual well-being, empowerment, and safer-sex practices. The following presenters shared their practical tips and tools to incorporate […]
This two-part online workshop provides primary care providers with the information and tools required to improve STI screening and care for priority populations. The workshop also addresses strategies available for the prevention of HIV transmission and highlights the importance of contact tracing and partner notification. Date, Time, Platform: Dates: Times: Platform: Live Online – Zoom Click HERE […]
This webinar is being delivered by the Australian Association of Psychologists. Sexual health is a core part of overall health and wellbeing; sexual healthcare is healthcare. Yet many psychologists feel uncertain about how to navigate these conversations in clinical practice. With rising rates of syphilis in Australia, there is an increasing need for healthcare providers […]
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 hepatitis C. The course helps participants develop confidence in a proactive and practical approach to health care and evidence-based practice. Scholarships This course has been funded by the Western […]
As ASHM’s work in Papua New Guinea (PNG) continues to expand, it has become increasingly important to have somebody on the ground to lead the delivery of our health system strengthening work, with a particular focus on HIV and triple elimination. As such, this year ASHM welcomed Dr Percy Pokeya as the inaugural PNG Country Lead. Dr Pokeya will be overseeing a number of ASHM-led projects in the country, including the Supporting Triple Elimination in Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste (STEPT) project as […]
The Sexual Health Check, an accreditation system for online sexual health providers, has launched today – providing Australians greater confidence accessing sexual healthcare online. Previously, there had been no consistent framework applied to online sexual health services to ensure safety, reliability, and the appropriateness of services being offered. Launched by ASHM Health (formerly the Australian Society of HIV, […]
This four-part podcast and webinar series tackles priority areas in sexual health practice, including sexual health consultations with young people, gender-affirming sexual health care, syphilis prevention and testing, as well as HIV prescriber updates in ACT. Each session pairs a short pre-learning podcast (featuring a realistic clinical scenario and example conversations) with a one-hour live […]
This resource for healthcare professionals raises awareness and provides guidance on integrating sexual health discussions into everyday clinical care. Syphilis notifications are continuing to rise across Australia and early detection and routine testing are critical to stopping the spread.
Australia is on track to become the first nation to reach the target of eliminating cervical cancer by 2035, however, a decline in vaccination rates and cervical screening could put this in jeopardy. As a result, it is more important than ever for GPs to educate patients on the important role screening and vaccines play in the prevention of cervical cancer. […]
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