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The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has updated their recommendation to allow for the inclusion of the XBB 1.5 COVID-19 vaccines in the National COVID-19 Vaccine Program, this aligns with the current vaccination eligibility criteria.

Health Direct provides 24/7 health information, advice and referral for all Australians no matter where they live and when they need help. Funded by government, Healthdirect Australia is the national virtual public health information service.

Are you curious how and why some patients stay with you, or become heart-sink patients?

Would you like to gain a deeper understanding of the doctor patient relationship and how it affects your well-being?

Our Balint groups meet monthly to discuss difficult clinical cases, with a focus on the psychological aspects of your practice, and particularly the doctor-patient relationship. The group is a supportive setting in which doctors can explore the human side of their work, guided by trained and experienced local GP Balint leaders.

Group commences 15 February then held every 3rd Thursday evening until June.

As the holiday season approaches, filled with joy and festivities, it's crucial to recognise that not everyone experiences this time of year with the same sense of celebration. While for many, it's a time for reflection, festivity, and gathering with family and friends, for others, it can be a time of fear.

This session will provide an opportunity for prescribers to participate in case discussions, ask questions, seek advice, and network with other prescribers.

AEDT = 7:00pm – 8:00pm, AEST = 6:00pm – 7:00pm, ACDT = 6:30pm – 7:30pm, ACST = 5:30pm – 6:30pm, AWST = 4:00pm – 5:00pm

The Hepatitis B Prescriber Forum is a half-day forum designed for hepatitis B s100 prescribers that will cover current and relevant sector priorities and topics.

With expert panels and interactive case discussions, the 2024 Hepatitis B Prescriber Forum is an opportunity to dive deep into emerging areas of hepatitis B treatment and management and discuss the contemporary issues facing hepatitis B clinical care in Australia. 

Submit and present a case study at the forum: Submit a 10-minute case study. By submitting and discussing a case, you can receive an additional HBV CPD point, totaling 3 CPD points to acquire all required CPD points for the year. Please send cases to Skye.OHalloran@ashm.org.au by Friday 1 March 2024.   

Target Audience: Hepatitis B s100 GP and NP Prescribers, Sexual Health Registrars and Physicians, Infectious Diseases Trainees and Physicians, and medical practitioners who are interested in prescribing Hepatitis B s100 medication and managing patients living with hepatitis B. 

At ASHM, we are committed to developing a sustainable HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexual health workforce. We pride ourselves on the ability to offer high quality educational opportunities, that are free to attend. If you are unable to attend one of our courses, please let us know as soon as possible, high rates of non-attendance impacts ASHMs ability to continue providing free education. You can cancel your attendance by calling 0431 320 429 or emailing education@ashm.org.au.

Join us for an overview of the upcoming Mental Health Innovation Challenge delivered in partnership with the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) and the University of New England. Learn how you can engage with industry experts to create impactful solutions to maintain and improve our community's mental fitness.

Mental Health Innovation Challenge: The Mental Health Innovation Challenge will bring together multidisciplinary minds to explore equitable and accessible solutions to improve the mental fitness of our communities.

The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has partnered with the University of Newcastle (UoN) and the University of New England (UNE) to take an innovative approach to help identify solutions that will address the Mental Health crisis across our region.