NACCHO HTLV-1 Guidelines webinar
In this webinar we will discuss HTLV-1 shared decision making and we will be launching HTLV-1 shared decision making resources. Date, Time & Platform: Date: Monday, 19 May 2025 Time: 12pm-1pm (AEST) Platform: Online – Teams Speakers/Facilitators: Sue Roth is a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife and Lactation Consultant at theCentral Australian Aboriginal Congress Dr Sally […]
Hepatitis B for Nurses and Midwives Pilot
This course will provide Nursing and Midwifery Professionals with advanced practical skills and knowledge in hepatitis B nursing. The course is delivered in two 2-hour sessions. The first session includes presentations that introduce the epidemiology of hepatitis B, vaccination and prevention, understanding testing, and serology, initial assessment includes Fibro scan assessment and the cultural context […]
NSW Hepatitis C for Nurses and Midwives
This free training course provides nurses and midwives with the knowledge and confidence to increase screening and management of hepatitis C in primary care settings. CLICK HERE to download the flyer Date, Time & Venue: Date: Tuesday, 10 June 2025 Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm (AEST) Venue: Online – Microsoft Teams Target Audience: This training is for […]
ASHM & BSPHN | Transforming Care: Launch of Health Pathways in Adult Trans Health and Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy
ASHM and Brisbane South PHN are proud to collaborate on the launch of the following Health Pathways: The Pathways are designed to support General Practitioners (GPs) in providing inclusive, evidence-based care for trans and gender diverse patients aged 18 and over. This GP-focused session will cover both the initiation and ongoing management of GAHT, equipping […]
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, conduct guideline-based syphilis screening and testing, identify health pathways of pregnancy in syphilis, and initiate contact tracing.
Introduction to Syphilis Nursing: Online Learning Module
The Introduction to Syphilis Nursing online learning module is designed to provide nurses with knowledge of priority populations for screening and testing, appropriate testing, interpretation of serology and contact tracing to reduce syphilis infections in Australia. This one-hour learning module includes 3 topic areas using scenario-based questions to reinforce learning. 1. Meet syphilis 2. Testing […]
“C the Whole Story” Forum III: Advancing Integration of Hepatitis C Care
Register for “C the Whole Story” Forum III: Advancing Integration of Hepatitis C Care. This free online forum, hosted by ASHM, provides a platform for healthcare professionals, peer workers, and sector leaders to explore hepatitis C care integration in housing, mental health, and AOD settings. Participants will learn about innovative strategies, including peer-led and nurse-led […]
NSW Hepatitis B for Nurses and Midwives
Please note: The registration list for this course is now full. If you click “Register Now,” your name will be added to the waitlist, and you will be contacted if a place becomes available. This course will provide Nursing and Midwifery Professionals with advanced practical skills and knowledge in hepatitis B nursing. The course includes presentations and case […]
Removal of collaborative arrangement requirements an opportunity for “true collaboration”
In May 2024, the legal requirement for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and eligible midwives to be part of a ‘collaborative arrangement’ with a medical practitioner to provide certain subsidised services to patients was removed. From 1 November 2024, NPs and eligible midwives can provide services subsidised by the Medicare Benefits Schedule and prescribe certain medicines on […]
Access to HIV treatment for people without Medicare
Access to HIV treatment for people without Medicare Australia has transitioned from an industry-sponsored antiretroviral treatment (ART) compassionate access scheme to a Federation Funding Agreement (FFA) model that provides free or affordable access to ART for people with HIV who do not have Medicare. The states and territories have transitioned to a new scheme whereby […]
