About HIV Management in Australia
This website is based on the publication HIV Management in Australasia: a guide for clinical care published by:
Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM)
Locked Bag 5057, Darlinghurst, NSW 1300
Telephone: +61 2 8204 0700
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ashm.org.au
First published 2003
Editors: Martyn French and Elizabeth Crock
ISBN: 978-1-921850-36-3
©Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine 2019
ABN 48 264 545 457 | CFN 17788
About ASHM
ASHM is a peak professional body representing healthcare professionals working in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), blood-borne viruses (BBVs), and sexual and reproductive health.
We partner without prejudice, working collaboratively to develop workforce capacity and strengthen health systems to uphold the dignity and rights of people facing stigma and barriers to care. An independent community of practice, ASHM is a trusted organisation and accredited charity working across Australia, Aotearoa/New Zealand, Asia, and the Pacific and through other global programs. We provide a range of educational and networking opportunities for health workers to connect and learn in ways that work best for them.
Our Vision
Supporting the health workforce optimise person-centred care.
Our Vision
The virtual elimination of HIV and BBVs and securing the sexual and reproductive wellbeing of our diverse communities.
Our Mission
To provide sector leadership and enable change through facilitation, direct action, capacity building, advocacy, and health systems strengthening.
Resources
ASHM develops a comprehensive range of practical resources to support the HIV, viral hepatitis and STI workforce, as well as a series of profession-based booklets for groups most in contact with BBVs and STIs. The resources focus on prevention, diagnosis, management and treatment and are available in printed and/or online formats. See www.ashm.org.au/resources
Training
ASHM’s HIV, viral hepatitis and STI education and training are developed and delivered by healthcare professionals, experienced trainers and people living with blood-borne viruses, from introductory to advanced levels.
Our education programs include:
- Face-to-face training, offered in metro, regional and remote locations. See our training calendar.
- Content designed to meet the specific needs of healthcare professionals based on their location and patients
- Community s100 Prescriber Accreditation
- Online learning modules and webinars, accessible from anywhere with an internet connection.
ASHM can tailor courses to meet your specific training and education needs. For more information, contact [email protected]
Acknowledgement of Country