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.
June 2023: The Third edition of the Post-Exposure Prophylaxis after Non-Occupational and Occupational Exposure to HIV: Australian National Guidelines is available. These guidelines outline the updated Australian recommendations for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following potential or known exposure to HIV in sexual, occupational, and non-occupational settings. Risk of transmission, the timing of […]
This module provides context for the monkeypox (MPX) outbreak and vaccination strategy within Australia, and describes the process for using the intradermal injection technique to administer the MPX vaccine. After completing this module, you will be able to: Please allow up to 45 minutes to complete this module. Further information, including any state-based unique jurisdictional requirements, please […]
The ASHM Syphilis Guidance for Primary Care website provides integral professional development for any health practitioners working in primary care including general practitioners, nurses, midwives, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers. It does not intend to replace national syphilis guidelines but aims to highlight key information in […]
Mpox transmission rates are increasing across Australia, particularly in NSW and VIC, despite rising vaccination rates. However, only 15–20% of individuals in these states have completed the full two-dose vaccine course. Testing remains crucial, as even vaccinated individuals with mild disease can transmit the virus to those without adequate protection, potentially causing severe illness. This […]
This one-hour eLearning provides a concise overview of the key components of STI management and care and provides a framework for dealing with a sexual health consult in your practice. This series consists of five short modules which cover topics such as the epidemiology, natural history, and transmission of the most common sexually transmissible infections […]
This 75-minute eLearning has been co-designed with clinical and community input to provide guidance on caring for older people living with HIV and recognising the uncertainties they face surrounding the future of their care and clinical management of their HIV as they age. The learning consists of 6 topics including: Course learning outcomes Endorsement & […]
This 75-minute eLearning has been co-designed with clinical and community input to introduce healthcare providers to the issues that affect women living with HIV and to provide guidance on how you can support them to have good quality of life at any age. Course learning outcomes: Endorsement & CPD: Important: Please use the latest version of […]
Clinical Auditing and Case Finding Fundamentals is an eLearning course designed as an introduction to quality improvement (QI) and aims to support your understanding of the role and importance of QI within general practices. The module looks at the benefits of QI for the community, the practice and the patient, diving into fundamental principles and […]
This is an Expression of Interest page. By clicking “Register Now” your name will be added to a wait list. You will be notified to register via email when a session becomes available in your state of residence or practice. Learning Outcomes • Describe HIV epidemiology in Australia and the different HIV prevention strategies. • Explain the […]
The Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project aims to improve understanding of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and C (CHC) in Australia by examining regional variations in prevalence and care uptake. It supports Australia’s healthcare reform, with a focus on enhancing access to treatment and care, as outlined in the National Hepatitis B and C Strategies (2025-30). Future reports will track progress […]
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