From 1 September 2026, the prescriber accreditation requirement for hepatitis B medicines under the PBS Section 100 (s100) Highly Specialised Drugs Program will be removed. As a result, all medical and authorised nurse practitioners will be able to prescribe hepatitis B antiviral treatment without additional specialist accreditation. ASHM is currently updating its website, education and resources to reflect this change.

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Our Work in Sexual Health

Responding to the latest developments and research in sexual health, ASHM is at the forefront of producing trusted clinical resources and training. We provide a platform for sexual health professionals to network and share through our annual landmark conferences.

Our Work

Guiding healthcare professionals in sexual health best practices

Reliable national guidelines

Since 2014, ASHM’s Australian STI Management Guidelines for Use in Primary Care has been a go-to guide for healthcare professionals.

Bringing together the sector

We provide a platform for sexual health professionals to network and share through our annual landmark conferences.

Partnering for a stronger workforce

Collaborating sector-wide to develop inclusive resources, training and awareness campaigns.

Top Sexual Health Courses

Let’s Get Clinical: ACT Podcast and Webinar Series

Live Online
Up to 4 CPD Hours
Multiple dates, 20 May - 10 Jun, 6:30pm AEST
Online (ACT)

LGBTIQA+ Cancer Care Education Series

Live Online
Up to 8 CPD Hours
Multiple dates, 6 Oct 2026 - 1 Jun 2027, 6:30pm AEDT
Online (National)

Sexual Health and BBV Management and Care for Nurses and Midwives

In Person
9.5 CPD Hours
9-10 Oct, 9:00am AWST
Perth, WA

Sexual Health News

July 2026

Triple elimination project to expand to Madang Province, PNG

March 2026

Two decades of HPV vaccines: Where is Australia now?

February 2026

NuvaRing now added to PBS  

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Upcoming Conferences and Events

The 14th International Conference on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users

6 - 9 Oct 2026
Clarion Congress Hotel Prague (Czech Republic)

APSAD 2026

8 - 11 Nov 2026
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges, Walyalup (WA, Australia)
Sector Event

The AAAH Youth Health Conference 2027

5 - 7 May 2027
Qt Hotel Gold Coast on Yugambeh Country (QLD, Australia)