Australian-first anal cancer screening guidelines for people living with HIV launched
4 March 2025 – Australia’s first national anal cancer screening guidelines for people living with HIV have been released, providing a critical framework around screening and treatment for healthcare providers. Globally, people living with HIV have the highest incidence rate of anal squamous cell carcinoma, the most common type of anal cancer. The guidelines, launched […]
Reflecting on 10 years of the Australian STI Management Guidelines for Use in Primary Care
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Australian STI Management Guidelines for Use in Primary Care. Since its launch in 2014, the easy-to-understand online resource has become a go-to guide for healthcare workers in primary care when it comes to the prevention, testing, and treatment of sexually transmissible infections (STIs). The guidelines also include […]
Highlights from HIV&AIDS 2024 and the 25th IUSTI World Congress
In September 2024, ASHM delivered two landmark conferences at ICC Sydney on Gadigal Country: the Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference 2024 and 25th IUSTI World Congress (incorporating the Australasian Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference). Together, these conferences united over 1,200 delegates from 35 countries over 5 days to discuss the latest advancements in HIV and sexual and […]
First of its kind Chemsex Toolkit for health workforce in Asia-Pacific launched
A ground-breaking Chemsex Toolkit for clinical service providers working in the Asia-Pacific region was launched at the 6th Asia Pacific Chemsex Symposium (APCS) in Bangkok, Thailand. Developed by ASHM on behalf of UNAIDS and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the Chemsex Toolkit for clinical service providers in the Asia-Pacific region is the […]
Budget announcement marks major investment in HIV, BBVs and STIs
ASHM welcomes news from the federal budget of a $126.5 million investment over two years to support the prevention, testing and treatment of blood-borne viruses (BBVs) and STIs, alongside a $43.9 million investment to implement the recommendations of the HIV Taskforce. This announcement represents a significant investment by the federal government in the national response […]
Stigma and discrimination, no place in healthcare.
Stigma and discrimination, no place in healthcare These resources serve as a guide and support for healthcare professionals seeking to understand and address the impact of stigma and discrimination on patient care. Our materials cover best practices for creating inclusive healthcare environments, identification and mitigation of bias, and relevant research and literature on the topic. […]
