Our Work in HIV

As a fundamental part of Australia’s HIV response, ASHM provides up-to-date training, information and resources for the health workforce.

In close collaboration with the community, research organisations and our members, we are working towards the virtual elimination of HIV transmission, and improving the lives of people living with HIV.

Our Work

Working together to eliminate HIV transmission and improve the lives of people living with HIV

Accredited Prescriber Program

We are the national accrediting body (excluding Victoria) for HIV s100 prescribers

Leading resources and tools

Our comprehensive HIV resources cover everything healthcare workers need to know

Connecting the workforce

Our annual HIV&AIDS conference is the ultimate opportunity for health workers to come together

Our impact

Community HIV s100 Prescribers trained & accredited through ASHM

Number of times HIV Clinical Tools accessed

HIV training courses run in 2024

Top Strategic Initiatives

Campaign
July 2024

HIV Unwrapped 2024

Campaign
September 2023

Stigma and discrimination, no place in healthcare.

Campaign
September 2023

Changes to HIV treatment access for people without Medicare

Top HIV Resources

Correctional Officers and Blood-Borne Viruses

This resource is written for Officers across Australia. It contains basic information about blood-borne viruses (BBVs) including how the vir...

HIV Clinical Indicator Testing Tool

Encourage timely HIV testing and reduce missed diagnoses with the “Could It Be HIV?” resource. This concise 2-page tool emphasises the i...

HIV Monitoring Tool for Women

This practical 2-page resource outlines key considerations for the comprehensive monitoring of Cis Women living with HIV.

Top HIV Courses

Hepatitis B and Culturally Responsive Care for Refugee, Migrant and Diverse Communities 

Online
30/07/2025
6:30 pm
Join us to explore hepatitis B through the lens of trauma-informed, culturally responsive care for CALD, refugee, and migrant communities.

NACCHO HTLV-1 Guidelines webinar

Online
26/08/2025
12:00 pm
In this webinar we will focus on pre and post natal care in HTLV-1

Strengthening STI and BBV Prevention through Primary Nursing Practice

Online
26/08/2025
7:00 pm
Learn how to make STI screening a seamless part of routine care, identify when and how to introduce PrEP
Become a Prescriber

Prescriber Program for HIV/Hep B Focus

ASHM administers the s100 accreditation programs for HIV and hepatitis B prescribers of highly specialised drugs.

HIV News

November 2024

Highlights from HIV&AIDS 2024 and the 25th IUSTI World Congress 

July 2024

HIV Unwrapped 2024

May 2024

Budget announcement marks major investment in HIV, BBVs and STIs

Contact us

Upcoming Conferences and Events

ASHM Event

Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference 2025

15 - 17 Sep 2025
Adelaide Convention and Exhibition Centre, Tarndanya (Adelaide) on Kaurna Country, Australia
ASHM Event

Australasian Sexual & Reproductive Health Conference

16 - 18 Sep 2025
Adelaide Convention and Exhibition Centre, Tarndanya (Adelaide) on Kaurna Country, Australia
Sector Event

Infection Prevention 2025 Conference

29 - 30 Sep 2025
Brighton Centre, UK (United Kingdom)