Syphilis Outbreak Training Website
There is an ongoing outbreak of infectious syphilis in central and northern Australia among priority populations including young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and women of childbearing age. The current declared outbreak regions include rural and remote areas in Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia, and South Australia. Notification rates are also increasing significantly in […]
STI Testing in Primary Care: Western Australia
Sexually transmissible infections (STIs) are significant public health concerns in Western Australia. Practitioners in general practice and primary care settings have a pivotal role in the diagnosis of STIs, including through increased opportunistic screening, and in providing on-going management and follow up for people and their partners. These online modules will support Western Australian primary care providers to confidently discuss sexual health […]
STIs and BBVs: Nursing and Midwifery Module
This course has been developed to provide primary health care nurses and midwives with an understanding of the most common sexually transmissible infections (STIs) – chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, hepatitis A and blood borne viruses (BBVs) – hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. Course aims This course aims to provide primary health care nurses with information […]
National Mpox Webinar
Mpox transmission rates are increasing across Australia, particularly in NSW and VIC, despite rising vaccination rates. However, only 15–20% of individuals in these states have completed the full two-dose vaccine course. Testing remains crucial, as even vaccinated individuals with mild disease can transmit the virus to those without adequate protection, potentially causing severe illness. This […]
Sexual Health Fundamentals
This one-hour eLearning provides a concise overview of the key components of STI management and care and provides a framework for dealing with a sexual health consult in your practice. This series consists of five short modules which cover topics such as the epidemiology, natural history, and transmission of the most common sexually transmissible infections […]
Clinical Auditing and Case Finding Fundamentals
Clinical Auditing and Case Finding Fundamentals is an eLearning course designed as an introduction to quality improvement (QI) and aims to support your understanding of the role and importance of QI within general practices. The module looks at the benefits of QI for the community, the practice and the patient, diving into fundamental principles and […]
BBVs and STIs in Antenatal Care
Discover the indispensable resource for primary healthcare professionals involved in antenatal care – “Bloodborne Viruses and Sexually Transmissible Infections in Antenatal Care.” This comprehensive document offers essential guidance on recommended testing, management, and care during pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period for hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and syphilis. Stay […]
Towards the Elimination of Congenital Syphilis in Australia: Building Consensus for Priority Actions Roundtable Report
On 15 May 2024, ASHM and the Department of Health and Aged Care, guided by a steering committee of relevant experts, convened a national roundtable to address congenital syphilis in Australia. Sector partners at the roundtable called for immediate action to be taken to address infectious syphilis, in particular, congenital syphilis. Participants stressed that the […]
Antenatal Syphilis Train the Trainer Program Expression of Interest 2025
This is a wait list page. By clicking “Register Now” your name will be added to an Expression of Interest. You will be notified to register via email when your place has been confirmed. We are seeking expressions of interest from antenatal care providers to participate in a ‘train the trainer’ program on antenatal STI […]
Mini Clinical Audit – Sexually Transmissible Infections (STI) Screening and Management in General Practice
Effective management of STIs involves timely diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and diligent follow-up to prevent complications, further transmission, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. This GP education and mini clinical audit will support GPs to audit the process and upskill GPs to comprehensively screen for and provide timely and appropriate STI case management. General practitioners (GPs) are often […]
