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.
ASHM, Aboriginal Health and Medical Research council (AH&MRC), and NSW Health present the Deadly Sex NSW Forum, a two-day event in Bidjigal & Gadigal Lands (Sydney) on Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th April 2027.
The Deadly Sex Forum offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners in NSW the opportunities to update their knowledge, build workforce skills, share stories, and explore emerging issues in BBVs and STIs.
Participants will also have the chance to connect with peers and experts, strengthening their professional networks and community impact.
When: Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th April 2027
Venue: AH&MRC – 35 Harvey Street, Little Bay, Bidjigal and Gadigal Lands (Sydney) NSW.
The Deadly Sex NSW is free to attend. Complimentary accommodation is available and subject to committee approval upon registration. Priority will be given to delegates traveling from outside Gadigal/Sydney. Please contact [email protected] for enquiries.
Have a story, project, or initiative related to BBVs, STIs, or community health? Submit your expression of interest to present at the forum and inspire your peers. Suggested topics include: health promotion, young leaders, clinical sessions on STIs/BBVs, LGBTQIA+, pleasure sex, sex work, injecting drugs
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