From 1 September 2026, the prescriber accreditation requirement for hepatitis B medicines under the PBS Section 100 (s100) Highly Specialised Drugs Program will be removed. As a result, all medical and authorised nurse practitioners will be able to prescribe hepatitis B antiviral treatment without additional specialist accreditation. ASHM is currently updating its website, education and resources to reflect this change.
Sexual health is a core part of overall health and wellbeing. People in psychological distress may undertake sexual behaviours that put them at risk, yet many psychologists feel uncertain about how to navigate conversations about sexual health in clinical practice. About the webinar ASHM partnered with both the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi), and Australian […]
This workshop provides primary care clinicians with the knowledge, practical skills and resources to strengthen STI screening, diagnosis and management, with a focus on priority populations. It also explores strategies for preventing HIV transmission, including the role of HIV prevention and testing, and highlights the importance of timely contact tracing and partner notification in supporting […]
People accessing AOD services often face higher risks of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs). Nurses and midwives play a vital role in reducing these risks by integrating sexual health into everyday care. Presented in collaboration with ASHM and DANA, this two-part recorded webinar series provides practical insights, real-world examples, and peer perspectives […]
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 C. The course helps participants develop confidence in a proactive and practical approach to health care and evidence-based practice. This course is for healthcare professionals practicing in ACT. We […]
Through a case study, presentations, interactive quizzes and an online learning module, this online workshop will provide nurses and midwives with the introductory skills to incorporate STI and BBV screening within their workplace. This workshop is comprised of a mandatory online learning module, followed by an interactive live session. This course is for healthcare professionals […]
On March 16 of this year, the Second National Congenital Syphilis Roundtable was held in Sydney. Convened by ASHM and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), it brought together more than 80 senior representatives from federal and state governments, along with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), research institutions, frontline clinical services, and […]
This guidance website developed by ASHM and NACCHO highlights key information in syphilis management for the primary care workforce including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, General Practitioners, Nurses, and Midwives. WA-based Registered Nurses, Midwives, and Aboriginal Health Practitioners can use this guidance […]
With syphilis rates continuing to rise in Australia, it is vital that healthcare workers in primary care and community settings know how to identify opportunities for syphilis testing for earlier detection and treatment. This one-hour free webinar will provide healthcare professionals with an update on the latest developments, guidelines and recommendations around syphilis testing, diagnosis, and management. Featuring clinical professionals from Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, attendees will also be given the tools to recognize typical, atypical and asymptomatic presentations of syphilis, […]
Written by Cherie Bennett (Nursing Policy and Advocacy Lead, ASHM) and Molly Stannard (Project Manager, ASHM). This article first appeared in the April 2026 issue of InScope, the official journal of the Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU). Members of QNMU can access full issues of InScope on the QNMU website. Image via: InScope magazine Issue 36, April 2026 Putting […]
ASHM, in collaboration with the Royal Australian And New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) hosted this 1-hour webinar on ocular syphilis in October 2025 which can now be accessed on-demand. This webinar guides clinicians in recognising when to consider ocular syphilis in the differential diagnosis, highlight the common clinical features to look out for, and […]
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