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

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

U=U: ASHM guidance for healthcare professionals

‘Undetectable equals untransmissible’, or U=U, refers to the fact that people who take antiretroviral therapy for HIV daily as prescribe...

Prescribing HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in Australia

This two-page document provides clinicians with considerations around and guidance on prescribing HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).

REACH-B Advice

This form is a platform through which s100 prescribers can submit cases and questions to seek specialist review and advice.

Top HIV Courses

Queensland Prison Forum

In Person
13/06/2025
8:00 am
The Prison Forum joins health professionals and those providing in-reach services to identify improvements in HCV testing and treatment. ...

HIV s100 Prescriber Update – co-morbidity management for HIV and cardiovascular diseases

Online
04/06/2025
7:00 pm
Update your skills in CVD risk, CTCA vs calcium scores, and HIV drug interactions in this 1-hour webinar.

National Advanced HIV Nursing Course 

Online
30/05/2025
9:30 am
Nurse-led course on HIV care, focusing on supporting the long-term health and wellbeing of people living with HIV.
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

May 2024

Budget announcement marks major investment in HIV, BBVs and STIs

Contact us

Upcoming Conferences and Events

Sector Event

West Coast Liver Meeting

16 - 17 May 2025
Pullman Bunker Bay, WA, Australia
Sector Event

Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC Canada) National Conference 2025

1 Jun 2025
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Sector Event

27th Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health

16 - 19 Jun 2025
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Meanjin (Brisbane), QLD, Australia