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

Prescribing HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in Australia

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

REACH-B Advice

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

BBVs and STIs in Antenatal Care

Educational resource
Explore the essential guide on managing bloodborne viruses and STIs in antenatal care.

Top HIV Courses

Hepatitis B for Nurses and Midwives Pilot

Online
17/06/2025
6:30 pm
Gain advanced hepatitis B skills and knowledge in two sessions covering testing, prevention, care, cultural context & chronic management...

Hepatitis C for Nurses and Midwives (NSW) 

Online
10/06/2025
9:30 am
This free training course provides nurses and midwives with the knowledge and confidence to increase screening and management of HCV.

Fundamentals of Sexual and Reproductive Health in Pharmacy Practice 

Online
29/05/2025
6:30 pm
These two 90-minute online sessions are designed to help pharmacy staff navigate sensitive sexual and reproductive health concerns confident...
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