HIV & Syphilis: A Gold Coast Update
Course Description: ASHM is excited to host HIV & Syphilis: A Gold Coast Update. Did you know there were close to 1,000 cases of syphilis recorded in QLD in 2024 alone? This evening event is designed to update General Practitioners (GPs) and Nurses on the latest epidemiology, testing and treatment for both HIV and Syphilis. The session […]
Introduction to Syphilis for Midwives: Western Australia
This course is for Western Australian midwives to develop their skills to confidently discuss sexual health with patients, conduct guideline-based syphilis screening and testing, identify health pathways of pregnancy in syphilis, and initiate contact tracing.
Introduction to Syphilis Nursing: Online Learning Module
The Introduction to Syphilis Nursing online learning module is designed to provide nurses with knowledge of priority populations for screening and testing, appropriate testing, interpretation of serology and contact tracing to reduce syphilis infections in Australia. This one-hour learning module includes 3 topic areas using scenario-based questions to reinforce learning. 1. Meet syphilis 2. Testing […]
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 […]
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 […]
Decision Making In Syphilis
Syphilis remains a significant public health concern, and it is crucial for primary care professionals to stay informed and equipped with the necessary tools to effectively manage this infectious disease. The Syphilis decision-making tool is an invaluable resource designed for healthcare practitioners, providing clear steps to assess and provide clinical care for syphilis cases. This […]
A Guide To My Health Record: For BBV & STI Healthcare Providers To Support Their Patients
Could It Be Syphilis? Clinical Indicator Tool
ASHM’s one-page Could It Be Syphilis? Clinical Indicator Tool for healthcare workers provides information on priority populations for testing, syphilis symptoms, who to test, and treatment of syphilis.
