Join a nationally supported PrEP in Practice Pilot Program designed to help GPs and nurse practitioners confidently prescribe PrEP and embed HIV prevention into routine general practice.
In Australia, any GP or nurse practitioner can prescribe PrEP. No special accreditation, approval or mandatory training is required.
This pilot program is optional and designed for clinicians who would like additional, supported learning to build confidence, translate knowledge into practice and embed PrEP into routine care.
Receive a financial incentive to recognise the 12.5 hours required to complete the program.
Complete the program over three months, with self-paced and supported components.
Build confidence to embed PrEP prescribing into everyday general practice.
Connect with local services and become part of Australia’s PrEP prescriber network.
The PrEP in Practice Pilot Program is structured over three months and offers the flexibility clinicians need to complete it alongside full-time work. The program supports clinicians to build confidence and capability in prescribing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
The program is designed to fit into busy clinical practice and support clinicians to integrate PrEP into routine care, not as a one-off training, but as a sustainable clinical skill. While many clinicians complete standalone education on PrEP, this program is designed for those who want additional support to turn learning into confident, routine practice.
LIMITED PLACES
Enrolments are open until 10 April 2026, with a limited number of places available as part of this pilot.
Early enrolment is encouraged to allow enough time to complete mentoring and evaluation activities.
The PrEP in Practice Pilot Program includes the following core components
1.5 CPD hours | 1 hour Self-paced online module
Build foundational knowledge on PrEP sustainability, prescribing, monitoring and follow-up, aligned to current national guidelines.
1.5 CPD hours | 1.5 hour On-demand webinar
Address common misconceptions, practical challenges and real-world prescribing questions. Attendance at a live ASHM PrEP training session may be counted as equivalent.
6 CPD hours | 6 hour Structured QI activity
Review and strengthen PrEP processes within your practice, aligned with RACGP quality improvement activity.
Opt-in to be listed on ASHM’s National PrEP Prescriber Map to increase visibility and strengthen referral pathways.
2 CPD hours | Up to 2 hours of virtual or face-to-face
Participate in tailored mentoring with an experienced PrEP prescriber to support real world application, case discussions and confidence building.
Optional: Facilitated linkage to local sexual health services may also be available.
The program is designed to be completed alongside clinical work, with flexible scheduling across components.
The PrEP in Practice Pilot Program is being independently evaluated by the Burnet Institute.
Participation in evaluation activities, including two surveys and a short interview is a required part of the program and is essential to understanding how PrEP education can be improved nationally.
Honorarium:
This program is suitable for General Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners based in Australia with no or limited experience prescribing PrEP.
Places are limited as part of the pilot phase.
PrEP is one of the most effective tools we have to prevent HIV transmission and it’s increasingly being delivered in primary care.
By building confidence in PrEP prescribing, clinicians play a direct role in:
PrEP prescribing is simple, evidence-based, and well-supported. This program is designed to support clinicians who want to feel confident offering PrEP routinely in their practice.
The PrEP in Practice Pilot Program is a structured professional development program designed to support GPs with no or limited experience prescribing PrEP. The pathway combines education, reflective practice, quality improvement and mentoring, and includes a financial incentive of $1000 upon completion. Please complete the form below to express your interest in participating.
No. This program is designed for clinicians with no or limited PrEP prescribing experience.
No! Any GP or nurse practitioner in Australia can prescribe PrEP without completing this program.
This pilot is optional and is designed to support clinicians who would like additional confidence, mentoring and practical support.
Yes! The program is flexible and designed to be completed over three months.
Yes! Mentoring is a core component of the program and supports practical application of learning.
Final enrolments close on 10 April 2026, or earlier if places fill.
Only one clinician is required to enrol and complete the program.
Other practice staff (e.g. practice nurses) may be involved in supporting activities if helpful, but this is not mandatory.
Participants are encouraged to consider how PrEP delivery can be supported within their broader practice team.
In many settings, practice nurses play a key role in identifying patients who may benefit from PrEP, coordinating baseline testing, supporting monitoring and follow-up, and reinforcing patient education.
Where appropriate, you may wish to involve a practice nurse in discussions or learning alongside you as you progress through the program.
This can be a valuable opportunity to build shared confidence and systems for PrEP delivery within your practice.
Clinicians who complete all components of the program, including required evaluation activities, will receive a $1,000 honorarium in recognition of the time commitment involved.
The total time commitment is approximately 12.5 hours, including education, mentoring and evaluation activities.
The program is designed to be completed flexibly over three months, alongside routine clinical work.
The pathway is being evaluated by the Burnet Institute.
All data collected through surveys and interviews will be handled in accordance with ethical and privacy requirements and used to inform program improvement and reporting. Individual clinicians and practices will not be identified in public reporting.
You can register your interest by completing the online sign-up form here.
ASHM will confirm eligibility, available places and next steps following submission.
If you have questions or would like to discuss whether the program is right for you, you can contact the ASHM PrEP team via emailing [email protected]
The PrEP in Practice Pilot Program is delivered by ASHM as part of the National PrEP Workforce Development Pilot, with evaluation support from the Burnet Institute.
The pilot is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
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