ASHM Health

The Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM) remains the peak organisation of health professionals in Australia and New Zealand who work in HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections. ASHM continues to draw on its experience and expertise to support the health workforce and to contribute to the sector, domestically and internationally. ASHM also works collaboratively and in partnership to prevent HIV, viral hepatitis and STIs, and to preserve and protect the health of those living with these infections. ASHM has delivered a range of information and education services to support the health workforce in the areas of HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections, including the development of policy and strategies as well as conducting training courses and conferences. ASHM offers an array of publications to its members and the health workforce across the areas of HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections. During the year ASHM has worked with various health organisations to facilitate, foster and advance scientific practice and research liaison between and across disciplines to support a partnership approach to dealing with, managing and preventing these conditions. ASHM also has a dedicated program focusing on reducing the impact of blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ASHM has also continued to operate an international aid fund. Further information can be found in our annual report http://courses.ashm.org.au/about/ashm/annualreports