Nurses Learning Hub
Explore the ASHM Nurses Learning Hub for a wealth of valuable content.
Discover courses, educational activities, resources, guidelines, articles, and projects all focused on Nurses. Expand your knowledge and stay up-to-date in the field of HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Sexual Health care and management.
Courses
Virtual
March 11, 2025
NSW STI & BBV Nursing: Management and Care
Nurses and midwives play a crucial role in the prevention and management of blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections.
In Person
December 20, 2025
EOI: Sexual Health & Primary Care in Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
This course offers introductory training to support nurses to provide evidence-based sexual health care to their patients
In Person
January 28, 2025
QLD Sexual Health Nursing: Working with Young People
This course will focus on educating nurses to support young people to make healthy choices regarding their sexual health.
On Demand
Clinical Auditing and Case Finding in Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C Clinical Auditing and Case Finding is an eLearning course designed as an introduction to quality improvement (QI) and aims to su
Removing Barriers
The Removing Barriers website offers a simple three-step approach to address and eliminate barriers created by stigma and discrimination.
On Demand
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 tran
On Demand
South Eastern Sydney LHD Mini Audit
This auditing activity will support GPs in South Eastern Sydney to increase syphilis screening and effectively and comprehensively manage a
On Demand
Clinical Auditing and Case Finding Fundamentals
This course provides an introduction to quality improvement and aims to support your understanding of its role and importance in primary car
Virtual
February 13, 2025
Antenatal Syphilis Train the Trainer Program – Expression of Interest
Participate in a new ‘train the trainer’ program on antenatal STI testing, with an emphasis on the prevention of congenital syphilis
Virtual
December 20, 2024
Sexual Health in Primary Care – Expression of Interest
This two-part online workshop provides primary care providers with the information and tools required to improve STI screening and care
Virtual
December 20, 2024
Sexual Health Nursing: Working with Young People – Expression of Interest
Educating nurses to support young people to make healthy choices regarding their sexual health.
Virtual
December 20, 2024
Sexual Health Management and Care for Nurses and Midwives – Expression of Interest
Nurses and midwives play a crucial role in the prevention and management of BBVs and STIs.
Virtual
December 20, 2024
Sexual Health Fundamentals for Nurses & Midwives – Expression of Interest
This two-part online workshop will provide nurses and midwives with the introductory skills to incorporate STI and BBV screening
Virtual
December 20, 2023
Hepatitis B Clinical Update for Nurses & Midwives – Expression of Interest
Register your interest for HBV Clinical Update for Nurses & Midwives in 2024
Virtual
December 20, 2023
HIV Advanced Nursing – Expression of Interest
Register your interest for 2025. You will be contacted when a course is available for your jurisdiction.
Virtual
December 20, 2023
HIV PrEP Update – Expression of Interest
Register your interest for 2025. You will be contacted when a course is available for your jurisdiction.
On Demand
Women and HIV
This 75-minute eLearning has been co-designed with clinical and community input to introduce healthcare providers to the issues that affect
On Demand
HIV and Ageing
This 75-minute eLearning has been co-designed with clinical and community input to provide guidance on caring for older people living with H
On Demand
Introduction to PrEP Prescribing
This introduction to PrEP Prescribing online learning module has been developed to provide clinicians with an understanding of PrEP, includi
On Demand
Clinical Extensions of HIV
This 75-minute eLearning provides an overview of the key components of HIV testing and provides a framework for monitoring people who are di
On Demand
Clinical Extensions of Hepatitis C
Clinical Extensions of Hepatitis C is an eLearning course that takes a closer look at interpreting test results and managing patients with h
On Demand
Sexual Health Fundamentals
This one-hour eLearning provides a concise overview of the key components of STI management and care and provides a framework for dealing wi
On Demand
Clinical Extensions of Hepatitis B
This eLearning course will expand on the introductory topics and foundational knowledge from Clinical Foundation of Hepatitis B.
Virtual
December 20, 2023
Hepatitis B For Nurses and Midwives – Expression of Interest
Register your interest for 2025. You will be contacted when a course is available for your jurisdiction.
Virtual
December 20, 2023
Culturally Responsive Care and Hepatitis B – Expression of Interest
Register your interest for 2025. You will be contacted when a course is available for your jurisdiction.
Virtual
December 20, 2023
Sexual and Reproductive Health in Primary Care – Expression of Interest
This two-part online course aims to provide practitioners with an overview of sexual and reproductive health care in general practice.
Virtual
December 20, 2023
Contraception Essentials in Primary Care – Expression of Interest
Through case studies, presentations, group discussion and online learning the Contraception Essentials in Primary Care course will increase
On Demand
Monkeypox (MPX) Vaccination Training
This module provides context for the monkeypox (MPX) outbreak and vaccination strategy within Australia.
On Demand
Introduction to Syphilis Nursing: Online Learning Module
Improve your knowledge in syphilis care with this 1-hour online course designed for nurses.
On Demand
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.
Resources
Resources
ASHM Covid-19 Taskforce on HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health
ASHM’s Taskforce on BBVs, Sexual Health and COVID-19 was established on 20 March 2020.
Resources
mpox (monkeypox)
This page provides the latest updates on mpox. This page will be updated regularly as the situation and guidance evolves.
Resources
HIV Diagnosis Referral
Referral options following a HIV diagnosis.
Resources
PrEP Toolkit
A wide array of essential tools, websites, and resources for PrEP and HIV prevention.
Resources
HealthInfoDirect – Sexual Health
This resource on sexual health is provided by the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, a partner of ASHM Health.
Resources
Anal Cancer in People Living with HIV
ASHM’s HIV Board National Advisory Group and sub-committee for Guidance on HIV Management in Australia approved the below recommendations on
Resources
Decision Making In PrEP – WA
This 2-page Decision Making in PrEP: Prescribing Pathway for PrEP in WA tool summarises the key eligibility and recommended assessment crite
Resources
Interpreting The Liverpool Hep Interactions Checker
This 1-page flow-chart developed by the University of Liverpool in collaboration with ASHM and INHSU outlines simple steps to follow after i
Resources
A Guide To My Health Record: For BBV & STI Healthcare Providers To Support Their Patients
Summary – should my patient use the My Health Record?
Resources
Australasian Contact Tracing Guidelines
When patients are diagnosed with a treatable sexually transmitted infection, it’s vital to consider, discuss, and support the testing and tr
Resources
HIV And Immigration
This information has been developed to support clinicians treating patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) who are applying for an
Resources
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 impor
Resources
HIV Shared Care and GP Management Plan
This resource provides guidance on monitoring and preventative health for PLHIV using the shared care model and a comprehensive GP Managemen
Resources
Hepatitis B Guide For Primary Care
The fourth edition of “B Positive: All you wanted to know about hepatitis B – a guide for primary care providers” has been updated to align
Resources
The Optimal Scenario And Context Of Care
The Optimal Scenario and Context of Care: Infant Feeding Guidance for People with HIV is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource that offers
Resources
PrEP Client Letter
This letter is for clients to take to their GP when requesting PrEP, the letter provides information on testing, how to prescribe PrEP and w
Resources
Antiretroviral (ARV) Guidelines
Explore the Australian Commentary to the US DHHS Guidelines for the use of Antiretroviral (ARV) Agents in HIV-1 Infected Adults and Adolesce
Resources
Decision Making In PrEP – NSW
This 2-page Decision Making tool summarises the key eligibility and recommended assessment criteria for primary care providers in NSW.
Resources
HIV Monitoring Tool
The HIV Monitoring Tool is a resource designed specifically for HIV s100 prescribers to optimise patient monitoring and enhance decision-mak
Resources
Decision Making In HIV
The Decision-Making in HIV resource is an essential guide for healthcare professionals involved in HIV testing, management, and treatment.
Resources
PrEP Dosing Guide
The PrEP dosing guide is intended to help clinicians in making the decision whether daily PrEP or on-demand PrEP is suitable for the patient
Resources
ASHM Testing Portal
Designed for healthcare professionals and pathologists who order or conduct HIV, hepatitis C, and hepatitis B tests.
Resources
Removing Barriers
The Removing Barriers website offers a simple three-step approach to address and eliminate barriers created by stigma and discrimination.
Resources
HIV Management Guide for Clinical Care
Designed for health practitioners involved in the management and care of individuals with HIV in Australia.
Resources
Decision Making In Syphilis
This comprehensive tool offers guidance on various aspects of syphilis management, including screening, testing, and treatment protocols.
Resources
Australian PrEP Guidelines
Essential recommendations to support clinicians in prescribing PrEP using approved coformulated tenofovir and emtricitabine medications.
Resources
Sexual History Taking Resource Catalogue
Collection of resources about how to engage in taking non-judgmental and thorough sexual health histories.
Resources
Decision Making In PrEP
Enhance your PrEP prescribing decisions and contribute to the critical goal of HIV prevention with the Decision Making in PrEP resource.
Resources
Recommendations For Treatment Of Gonococcal Infections In The Era Of MDR/XDR Gonorrhoea
Recommendations for gonorrhoea treatment in a new era of extensively drug resistant gonorrhoea.
Resources
Stigma And Discrimination Resources
Enhance your understanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination on patient care with this comprehensive resource.
News, Articles & Projects
June 17, 2024
Feature
Removal of collaborative arrangement requirements an opportunity for “true collaboration”
Changes to legislative requirements around nurse practitioners and eligible midwives could lead to a more cohesive primary healthcare system.
September 1, 2023
Campaign
Access to HIV treatment for people without Medicare
Australia has transitioned from an industry-sponsored antiretroviral treatment (ART) compassionate access scheme to a Federation Funding Agreement (FFA) model t
July 27, 2023
Media Release
People without Medicare now able to access free or subsidised HIV treatment from the government
People without Medicare can now access government-funded HIV treatment, after a $39 million investment from the federal government.
August 21, 2023
News
MS-2 Step: What’s changed, and what does it mean for reproductive healthcare?
Following an application from MS Health, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has made changes to restrictions on prescribing and dispensing MS-2 Step. Th
July 27, 2022
News
National Roundtable for Nurses: Hepatitis C treatment for Medicare ineligible patients
On the 27th of June, ASHM successfully held a national roundtable for Nurses as a follow-up to the recommendations report released from the national …
May 23, 2022
News
International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day
Celebrating the centenary of International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day.
August 21, 2023
News
New research project offering cash rewards to people commencing hepatitis C treatment
Motivate C wants to find out how to encourage as many people with hep C as possible to seek treatment in primary care.
Conferences and Events
Discover our events calendar, featuring impactful health conferences and educational gatherings. Join health professionals, researchers, and community organisations in HIV, BBV, sexual health and other health fields. Explore our calendar to find engaging opportunities tailored to your interests and professional development.
