Sun! Sand! Syphilis? Improving healthcare professionals’ confidence in sexual health consults

Whether it’s hiking in Patagonia, surfing in Indonesia, eating sushi in Tokyo, and everything in between, travel is often a time of adventure, relaxation, and new experiences. Travel can also be a time when people engage in sexual behaviours outside of their usual patterns and increase their exposure to different sexual health risks. As healthcare professionals (HCPs), including GPs, nurses, and nurse practitioners, are likely to encounter patients before they embark on overseas travel, or those […]

Empowering Your Clients via a Pleasure-Centred Approach to Sexual Health

This recorded webinar outlines the value of a pleasure-focused, positive approach to Sexual and Reproductive Health. It emphasises the need to move beyond traditional harm reduction and risk minimisation paradigms and towards affirming and holistic care that promotes sexual well-being, empowerment, and safer-sex practices. The following presenters shared their practical tips and tools to incorporate […]

Sexual Health in Primary Care

This two-part online workshop provides primary care providers with the information and tools required to improve STI screening and care for priority populations. The workshop also addresses strategies available for the prevention of HIV transmission and highlights the importance of contact tracing and partner notification.   Date, Time, Platform: Dates:   Times: Platform: Live Online – Zoom  Click HERE […]

APS & ASHM | Starting the Conversation: Sexual Health for Psychologists

This webinar is being delivered by the Australian Association of Psychologists. Sexual health is a core part of overall health and wellbeing; sexual healthcare is healthcare. Yet many psychologists feel uncertain about how to navigate these conversations in clinical practice.  With rising rates of syphilis in Australia, there is an increasing need for healthcare providers […]

Improving health experiences of people living with HIV and viral hepatitis

Course Overview People who live with blood-borne viruses (BBV) often experience stigma when interacting with NSW healthcare workers. Stigma can keep people from getting appropriate healthcare and support. It’s often driven by a misunderstanding of the risks that you face in your work. This module will help you understand the facts about HIV, hepatitis B […]

Syphilis Update Discussion 

Short-form, responsive update addressing the evolving  syphilis landscape, diagnostics, and outbreak alerts.  Date, Time, Platform: Date: Wednesday, 26th August 2026. Time:  Platform: Online – Zoom Click HERE to view the downloadable flyer. Presenters: Learning Outcomes: On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to:   Recommended Resources: CPD & Endorsement:  Endorsement is currently […]

Could It Be HIV? Clinical Indicator Tool

Encourage timely HIV testing and reduce missed diagnoses with the “Could It Be HIV?” resource. This concise tool helps clinicians normalise HIV testing, identify who should be tested, and recognise key clinical indicator conditions. It supports clear, non‑stigmatising conversations, offers guidance on informed consent, and outlines the HIV testing process, including window periods and follow‑up. […]

Beyond the C National Webinar – Hepatitis C in Primary Care

Primary care providers are key to achieving hepatitis C elimination in Australia by 2030. This webinar is delivered as part of ASHM’s national hepatitis C case finding project, Beyond the C. The webinar aims to supports participants to confidently diagnose, assess, manage, and treat hepatitis C, with an introduction to clinical auditing and case finding […]

WA Sexual Health and BBV Management and Care for Nurses and Midwives

This two-day face to face training course helps nurses and midwives understand the public health aspects and clinical management of common STIs, HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. The course helps participants develop confidence in a proactive and practical approach to health care and evidence-based practice. Scholarships This course has been funded by the Western […]

Spotlight on Ocular Syphilis Webinar Recording

ASHM, in collaboration with the Royal Australian And New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) hosted this 1-hour webinar on ocular syphilis in October 2025 which can now be accessed on-demand. This webinar guides clinicians in recognising when to consider ocular syphilis in the differential diagnosis, highlight the common clinical features to look out for, and […]