Sexual Health Learning Hub
Explore the ASHM Sexual Health Learning Hub for a wealth of valuable content.
Discover courses, educational activities, resources, guidelines, articles, and projects all focused on Sexual Health. Expand your knowledge and stay up-to-date in the field of Sexual Health care and management.
Courses
In Person
December 7, 2024
Sexual Health & Primary Care in the Walk in Centres | Tuggeranong
A course for ACT walk-in clinic staff on evidence-based sexual health care, covering testing, case management, and ongoing prevention.
In Person
December 6, 2024
Sexual Health & Primary Care in the Walk in Centres | Belconnen
A course for ACT walk-in clinic staff on evidence-based sexual health care, covering testing, case management, and ongoing prevention.
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
Virtual
November 21, 2024
National Mpox Webinar: Vaccination and Testing
Mpox is rising in Australia. Only 15-20% of MSM have completed vaccination. Join this webinar for key strategies on prevention and clade 1b.
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, 2024
Fundamentals of Sexual and Reproductive Health in Pharmacy Practice – Expression of Interest
To help pharmacists and pharmacy staff navigate sensitive conversations about sexual and reproductive health
Virtual
December 20, 2024
Advanced Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy – EOI
Upon completion of this multimodal course clinicians will have the opportunity to be certified as a provider of GAHT.
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
NSW Introduction to Syphilis for Midwives and Clinicians Providing Antenatal Care
Enhance your antenatal care skills with our one-hour online learning module, tailored for midwives and clinicians in NSW.
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
Syphilis Outbreak Training Website
This syphilis training website provides integral professional development for any health practitioners working in declared syphilis outbreak
On Demand
STIs and BBVs: Nursing and Midwifery Module
This course has been developed to provide primary health care nurses and midwives with an understanding of the most common STIs.
On Demand
STI Testing in Primary Care: Western Australia
Sexually transmissible infections (STIs) are significant public health concerns in Western Australia. Practitioners in general practice and
On Demand
Removing Barriers: Stigma, Discrimination & Injecting Drug Use
Removing Barriers: Stigma, Discrimination & Injecting Drug Use
On Demand
Removing Barriers: Stigma and Discrimination (Student)
Removing Barriers: Stigma and Discrimination (Student)
On Demand
Removing Barriers: Providing Care for People with BBVs
Removing Barriers: Providing Care for People with BBVs
On Demand
Removing Barriers: Data Completeness
Removing Barriers: Data Completeness
On Demand
Removing Barriers Training: Reception and Front of the House (Managers)
Removing Barriers Training: Reception and Front of the House (Managers)
On Demand
Removing Barriers Training: Reception and Front of the House (General Staff)
Removing Barriers Training: Reception and Front of the House (General Staff)
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.
On Demand
ASHM & ACON’s Trans and Gender Diverse Sexual Health Care e-learning
The Trans and Gender Diverse Sexual Health Care e-learning has been co-designed and developed for clinicians working in a sexual health clin
On Demand
Advanced Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT)
Enhance your skills in prescribing Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy with this advanced online module.
Resources
Resources
Could It Be Syphilis? Clinical Indicator Tool
One-page clinical indicator tool for healthcare workers provides information on syphilis symptoms, testing, and treatment.
Resources
Towards the Elimination of Congenital Syphilis in Australia: Building Consensus for Priority Actions Roundtable Report
This report contains recommended actions to address the elimination of congenital syphilis in Australia following a roundtable discussion.
Resources
Empowering Your Clients via a Pleasure-Centred Approach to Sexual Health
This recorded webinar outlines the value of a pleasure-focused, positive approach to Sexual and Reproductive Health.
Resources
Contraception Essentials: Navigating a Consultation
Contraception Essentials: Navigating a Consultation is a video resource designed to support clinicians in their contraceptive consultations.
Resources
Doxy-PEP Consensus Statement
Doxy-PEP involves taking 200mg of doxycycline up to 72 hours after a sexual act to reduce the risk of bacterial STIs.
Resources
Mpox Resource Toolkit
This Toolkit provides a range of resources as guidance for clinicians around monkeypox (mpox) case definitions, testing, treatment, contract
Resources
mpox (monkeypox)
This page provides the latest updates on mpox. This page will be updated regularly as the situation and guidance evolves.
Resources
HealthInfoDirect – Sexual Health
This resource on sexual health is provided by the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, a partner of ASHM Health.
Resources
Djiyadi – Can We Talk?
It aims to promote positive sexual health among young people and assist health workers to give meaningful, accessible and culturally appropr
Resources
Australian Consensus STI Testing Guideline For Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander People
This national consensus guideline is for use by primary care clinicians working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Resources
Australasian Sexual And Reproductive Health Alliance
The Australasian Sexual and Reproductive Health Alliance (ASRHA) is a group of partner organisations established to improve national and loc
Resources
Removing Barriers
The Removing Barriers website offers a simple three-step approach to address and eliminate barriers created by stigma and discrimination.
Resources
Decision Making In Monkeypox (Mpox)
This 2-page quick reference tool provides guidance about monkeypox (mpox).
Resources
Decision Making In Contraception: Consultation Essentials
Decision Making In Contraception resource is a valuable tool designed to support clinicians in their contraceptive consultations.
Resources
Decision Making In Syphilis
This comprehensive tool offers guidance on various aspects of syphilis management, including screening, testing, and treatment protocols.
Resources
Australian STI Management Guidelines For Use In Primary Care
Stay informed and improve your STI care practices with the Australian STI Management Guidelines for use in Primary Care.
Resources
New Zealand STI Management Guidelines For Use In Primary Care
The guidelines for managing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in primary care in New Zealand.
Resources
Sexual History Taking Resource Catalogue
Collection of resources about how to engage in taking non-judgmental and thorough sexual health histories.
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.
Resources
All Good
AllGood.org.au is a multilingual website providing sexual health information.
Resources
INHSU Website
INHSU is an international network focused on improving the health of people who use drugs, with a specific emphasis on hepatitis C.
Resources
BBVs and STIs in Antenatal Care
Explore the essential guide on managing bloodborne viruses and STIs in antenatal care.
Resources
Syphilis Outbreak Training
Access comprehensive information and resources on syphilis, including the current outbreak in Australia.
News, Articles & Projects
November 19, 2024
News
First of its kind Chemsex Toolkit for health workforce in Asia-Pacific launched
ASHM develops Chemsex Toolkit on behalf of UNAIDS and UNOD.
September 2, 2024
Feature
Culturally Appropriate, Authentic, and Appealing: How Young Deadly Free is increasing STI and BBV awareness in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Young Deadly Free’s Professor James Ward talks about the need for community co-design in sexual health awareness campaigns for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Isla
April 16, 2024
Media Release
HealthPathways and ASHM unite to improve access to sexual and reproductive health guidelines for clinicians
ASHM and HealthPathways have announced a partnership bringing ASHM’s national guidelines to the HealthPathways platform for primary care clinicians.
March 18, 2024
Feature
Preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Asia and the Pacific
Accessing care and support during and after pregnancy for a healthy start to children’s lives.
January 15, 2024
Campaign
Queensland Sexual Health Research Fund
The Queensland Sexual Health Research Fund provides seed funding for translational research to assist in improving the delivery of sexual health services.
September 1, 2023
Campaign
ASHM/SSHC Clinical Education Sessions
The Clinical Education Sessions have been run in collaboration by ASHM and Sydney Sexual Health Centre (SSHC) since 2018.
September 1, 2023
Campaign
Deadly Sex Congress 2024
Join our annual forum for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sexual health workers from across Queensland to update knowledge, build workforce capacity, and
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
December 1, 2022
News
New Resource – Decision Making in Contraception: Consultation Essentials
ASHM has partnered with Iris Education to create ‘Decision Making in Contraception: Consultation Essentials’. This resource will support clinicians through the
Conferences and Events
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