ASHM NEWS Health workforce stigma and discrimination undermining hepatitis C success

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1 Click here if you are having trouble viewing this message. OCTOBER 2016 Scroll down for Updates from the 10th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference, Sector News, Available Resources, Upcoming Courses, Details of Forthcoming Conferences + more ASHM NEWS Health workforce stigma and discrimination undermining hepatitis C success 29 September: New national reports released today from the 10th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference show that despite Australia s great progress towards eliminating hepatitis C, stigma and discrimination by health workers is a barrier preventing many at risk from coming forward for diagnosis and care. Read more Launch of Third National Hepatitis B Mapping Project September: The Third National Hepatitis B Mapping Project Report released today at the 10th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference has provided valuable insight into how Australian Primary Health Networks (PHNs) are tracking in meeting the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment goals of hepatitis B by 2017 set out by the Australian Government Department of Health. The Report, which is a project partnership between ASHM and the Doherty Institute, can be used to monitor the impact of initiatives to increase treatment uptake and appropriate care for people with CHB. Read more

2 'Re thinking Sexual Health' conference promises cutting edge research, innovative education ideas + lively debate The registration date to join a multi disciplinary delegation at the 2016 Australasian Sexual Health Conference (14 16 November, Adelaide, Australia) is closing soon on 28 October. The program promises an exciting annual get together for anyone in the sexual health community clinicians, researchers, educators, allied health professionals and interested community members. This year s theme of Re thinking Sexual Health invites participants to think outside the square, and will provide a stimulating environment in which to share ideas on any aspect of sexual health. Anticipate cutting edge research, innovative education ideas, and above all, lively debate! Read more Support the premier HIV+AIDS Conference advancing knowledge and scientific + community collaborations in Australia and the Asia + Pacific region For anyone working in the HIV health sector, joining the 2016 Australasian HIV & AIDS Conference (14 16 November, Adelaide, Australia) and its top rated educational program with world renowned speakers is a must. Learn about new research findings in the sector and increase your knowledge to develop new work practices. This 3 day conference is a key opportunity to network and form important collaborations with hundreds of the key people working in HIV in Australasia keeping you informed of who s who and of potential opportunities. Registrations are closing soon on 28 October. To glance at some of the selected speakers and program highlights that shouldn't be missed Read more SECTOR NEWS Australia sees groundbreaking roll out of Hep C cure, but enhanced prevention efforts still needed to drive down new infections 29 September: According to a new report from the Kirby Institute at UNSW Australia, released at the 10th Australasian Viral Hepatitis 2016 Conference today, Australia is on track to cure more people of hepatitis C in 2016 alone than in the past 20 years, but the rate of new infection remains steady, highlighting a need for enhanced focus on prevention efforts. Read more The job is far from done: Record numbers accessing hepatitis C treatment but who is missing out? 29 September: A mistrust of the health system and ongoing stigma from health workers against injecting drug users are two significant barriers that could

3 prevent people living with hepatitis C from accessing and continuing life saving treatment, according to a new report by UNSW s Centre for Social Research released today at the 10th Australasian Viral Hepatitis 2016 Conference. It found that some sections of the community are unaware that a cure is now available for hepatitis C. Read more No Treatment, No Elimination Says New Research: People who use drugs hold key to ending hepatitis C Global health experts are calling for the removal of restrictions preventing people who use drugs from accessing new hepatitis C cures. So long as these restrictions exist, the goal of disease elimination will remain out of reach, they say. They are gathered in Oslo for the 5th International Symposium on Hepatitis Care in Substance Users, where new research continues to highlight not just the pivotal role treatment for people who use drugs plays in reducing hepatitis C transmission, but also how it can be rolled out to achieve best results. Read more Prisons Could Unlock Hepatitis C Free Future Treatment in prisons a public health priority, says new research Prisons provide one of the most significant opportunities to drive down the prevalence of hepatitis C, and help reach global WHO elimination goals, says new research presented at the 5th International Symposium on Hepatitis Care in Substance Users. Read more Health professionals invited to participate on anonymous survey on experiences of stigma and discrimination The Centre for Social Research in Health at the University of New South Wales aims to examine attitudes and experiences of Australian health professionals who work with people living with blood borne viruses and/or sexually transmissible infections. Input from this project will feed directly back into the national strategies addressing BBVs/STIs, and ultimately these findings could be used to help reduce the negative impacts of stigma and discrimination on the health of people living with BBVs/STIs. The survey will close on 31 October. Go to the survey Prestigious 2016 Frank Fenner Award for Heidi Drummer The Deputy Head of Burnet Institute s Centre for Biomedical Research, Associate Professor Heidi Drummer has been recognised with Burnet Institute s prestigious Frank Fenner Award for her landmark research into hepatitis C. Associate Professor Drummer s laboratory conducts studies into HCV with a special focus on the development of a vaccine. Read more

4 10 years on, HPV vaccine halves cervical cancer rates Amy Mitchell Whittington via The Age 29 August: The world's first cancer vaccine, developed in Queensland, will celebrate it's 10th anniversary on Monday as its co creator continues his battle to end cervical cancer. The first Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was administered in Australia on August 29, 2006 and has since managed to protect against 70 per cent of all cervical cancers in women. Read more Hepatitis NSW invites you to tell the PBAC why new pan genotypic treatment, Epclusa, should be made available in Australia to treat people with hepatitis C New Direct Acting Anti viral treatments were funded on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 1 March These treatments cure 95% of people in just 12 weeks with minimal side effects, but interferon free treatment is still not available for genotypes 4, 5 and 6. Also complex treatment regimens for different genotypes may limit the capacity of GPs to treat everyone with hepatitis C. The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) is soon to consider whether the following new combination treatments for hep C should be made available on the PBS to people in Australia living with hep C. Have your say before 5 October on why these new treatments are so important. Read + find out more RESOURCES Primary Care Providers and Hepatitis C is an updated booklet including information on the hepatitis C virus, the natural history of HCV, and a straightforward 12 step plan for the management of HCV and treatment protocols with the new direct acting antiviral (DAAs) medications. Download the resource The Nurses and Hepatitis C profession based booklet provides education about: the disease and its prevention; lifestyle and psychosocial factors; testing and diagnosis; support during treatment; resources and referral to support services. It is aligned with the Australasian Hepatology Association's Consensus based Nursing Guidelines for the Care of Patients with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Advanced Liver Disease and Hepatocellular Carcinoma'. Download the resource The Australian recommendations for the management of hepatitis C virus infection: a consensus statement 2016, is now accessible as an App, available for download via Google Play and the Apple itunes Store. It is also available as a website resource. This resource provides guidance on diagnosis, assessment, monitoring and the use of new treatments for hepatitis C. Read More HCV New Treatments Quick Reference Tool This two page quick reference guide assists health professionals to decide which new direct acting antiviral hepatitis C treatment regimen is most appropriate for their patient. Download the resource

5 The Second edition of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis after Non Occupational and Occupational Exposure to HIV: Australian National Guidelines is now available. These guidelines outline the management of individuals who have been exposed (or suspect they have been exposed) to HIV in non occupational and occupational settings. There are currently no data from randomised controlled trials of the use of post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and evidence for use has been extrapolated from animal data, mother to child transmission, occupational exposure and small prospective studies of PEP regimens in HIV negative men. Download the resource or visit the website ASHM COURSES OCTOBER to DECEMBER ASHM Training available for a broad range of clinicians, not just general practitioners. On offer is a range of training courses and format for clinicians at all levels who are seeking to up skill in HIV, hepatitis C and hepatitis B management. While GPs usually make up the majority of participants in our courses, sexual health physicians, AoD and general physicians as well as ID physicians who might be wanting to update their viral hepatitis skills are encouraged to attend. Nurses working in hepatitis are also able to attend these, in addition to courses in the Nursing Program. Our courses are accredited by Colleges and so build to your regular CME/QACPD and professional standards requirements. For more information on ASHM Courses, please contact education@ashm.org.au or Click on the links below to see a list of ASHM accredited Continuing Professional Development training and courses to be delivered nationally in 2016: HIV and STI Courses [PDF] Hepatitis B and C Courses [PDF] ASHM Courses in QLD [PDF] Hepatitis B Webinar Series (6 Parts) Hepatitis C Webinar Series (6 Parts) 5 October 2016 Biala Seminar Room, Brisbane North QLD 11 October 2016 Rydges Hobart, Hobart TAS Hepatitis B webinar series: Complex Chronic Hepatitis B Part 2 12 October :00 6:30pm Online Webinar Update in Hepatitis B for primary care practitioners who see clients from a Vietnamese background 12 October 2016 Liberty Palace, Bankstown NSW 13 October 2016 Atura Blacktown, NSW Chronic Hepatitis C: Curing Hepatitis C in October 2016 Moree Town & Country Club, Moree NSW 19 October 2016 Pullman King George Square, Brisbane QLD Hepatitis C New Treatments Course 19 October 2016 Mantra on the Esplanade, Darwin NT Myths, Microbes and Medicine Or why the toilet seat doesn t rate for STIs

6 19 October 2016 City Beach Function Centre, Wollongong NSW Hepatitis B: Advanced Management in Primary Care October 2016 Doubletree, Alice Springs NT Note: For expressions of interest of this course, please contact Hepatitis C New Treatments Course 22 October 2016 Mantra on the Esplanade, Darwin NT Note: For expressions of interest of this course, please contact education@ashm.org.au 23 October 2016 National Convention Centre, Canberra ACT 25 October 2016 Rendezvous Melbourne, Melbourne VIC HBV Prescriber Update (Gilead Funded) 26 October 2016 Adina Hotel, Adelaide SA HBV Prescriber Update 27 October 2016 Mantra on the Esplande, Darwin NT Management of Viral Hepatitis in Primary Health Care 29 October 2016 Glen Hotel, Brisbane QLD Introduction to the Nursing Care and Management of patients with Advanced Liver Disease Presented by Australasian Hepatology Association (AHA) Surry Hills, Sydney NSW 29 October November 2016 Mt Gambier SA HIV + STI Testing: Breaking Down the Barriers to Testing 1 November 2016 Wellington AMS, Wellington NSW Update in Hepatitis B for primary care practitioners 2 November 2016 Sydney NSW Hepatitis B s100 Prescriber course 5 November 2016 HIV s100 Prescriber course 5 6 November 2016 Melbourne VIC 7 November 2016 Hepatitis B webinar series: Complex Chronic Hepatitis B Part 3 8 November :00 6:30pm Online Webinar One day course in new HCV Treatments 13 November 2016 Adelaide SA HIV s100 Prescriber course 15, 19 November 2016

7 Rydges Adelaide, Adelaide SA 16 November 2016 Quality Inn Ambassador Hotel, Orange NSW 17 November 2016 Dubbo Community MHDA Centre, Dubbo NSW 19 November 2016 Pullman King George Square, Brisbane QLD 19 November 2016 Mt Gambier SA Chronic Hepatitis C: Curing Hepatitis C in November 2016 Nambour QLD Prevent Liver Cancer: Update in hepatitis B 22 November 2016 Moretti Ristorante Pizzeria, Leichhardt NSW 24 November 2016 Adelaide SA HIV s100 Community Prescriber Course 26 November Billabong Rd, Stafford, Brisbane QLD HIV Prescriber Update 28 November Billabong Rd, Stafford, Brisbane QLD HBV Prescriber Update 29 November 2016 HIV Prescriber Update 29 November 2016 Townsville QLD 29 November 2016 Townsville QLD HBV Prescriber Update (Gilead funded) 30 November 2016 Doubletree, Alice Springs NT Hepatitis B Nursing: Preventing Liver Cancer in Primary Care 30 November 2016 November 2016 (Date TBC) Chatswood Sydney NSW November 2016 (Date TBC) HBV Prescriber Update November 2016 (Date TBC) Management of Viral Hepatitis in Primary Health Care Refugee & Migrant health

8 1 December 2016 Brisbane QLD Hepatitis B webinar series: Complex Chronic Hepatitis B Part 4 6 December :00 6:30pm Online Webinar Register + Info Seeking expressions of interest Australia wide for Viral Hepatitis Mentoring Program ASHM invites all health professions working the area of viral hepatitis to be part of its Mentoring Program a continuing professional development program that aims to strengthen collaborations between tertiary and primary care (mentors and mentees) through one to one relationships, and to enhance patientcentered continuity of care. ASHM will continue to roll out the launch of this program in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and Queensland in for frequently asked questions. Register your interest now via education@ashm.org.au or call Beni Falemaka on (02) Are you providing care for patients with chronic hepatitis B? With the end of the triennium approaching, we encourage you to consider completing the 'Hepatitis B: Clinical Management Audit' as part of your QI&CPD attracting 40 RACGP Audit Points. This online learning module + audit aims to help to address some of the main issues in the management of Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) and to improve links between general practice + specialist services. Go to ASHM's online learning platform ASHM Course Evaluation transitions to online format For attendees of ASHM training continuing professional development (CPD) courses and training, please be notified that post course evaluation can now be completed online via personal computer, tablet or smartphone. ASHM appreciates the ongoing cooperation in the completion of postcourse evaluations as a mandatory requirement of attending ASHM training. Read more HIV and hepatitis C pre and post test discussion course 9, 10, November 2016 Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS), La Trobe University, Melbourne VIC This comprehensive accreditation program is designed to equip participants with appropriate knowledge and skills to engage in pre and post HIV and hepatitis C antibody test discussion, and prevention education, in a range of settings. For further information, please contact BBV Program@latrobe.edu.au or (03) or (03) Do Definitions Matter? Data, Law and Decision Making in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights 4 October pm 6.00pm (Reception) 6.00pm 7.00pm (Lecture) Galleries 1 & 2, John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW, Kensington NSW This free public lecture hosted by the UNSW Practical Justice Initiative and the Australian Human Rights Centre, presents Professor Sofia Gruskin (University of Southern California) speaking on sexual rights particularly the

9 definitions and standards promoted by health and development organisations, human rights bodies, governments and advocates and how they are reflective of larger political currents and social movements locally and at global level. CONFERENCES Finding relevant medical conferences and events made easy Healthcarelink.com.au has launched a new online platform for medical and healthcare professionals to access all CPD based conferences and courses information in one place. The platform offers all healthcare and medical professionals the opportunity to register their profile with preferred topics and location. The system will send alerts as matching events and courses are offered around Australia and overseas. Sign up online Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs 2016 Conference 30 September 2 October 2016 Four Points by Sheraton, Sydney NSW Rural Medicine Australia October 2016 Canberra ACT The Kirby Institute Symposium November 2016 Sir John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Kensington 55th Australian Society for Medical Research National Scientific Conference November 2016 Gold Coast QLD Australasian Sexual Health 2016 Conference November 2016 Adelaide, SA Register Now Australasian HIV/AIDS 2016 Conference November 2016 Adelaide, SA Register Now National Symposium on Hepatitis B & C 26 November 2016 St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne VIC 26th Conference of Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL 2017) February 2017 Shanghai, China Call for Abstracts Submission Due Date: 15 October 2016 Deadly Sex Congress October 2016 George Williams Hotel, Brisbane, QLD The Deadly Sex Congress is an annual forum for Indigenous Sexual Health Workers from across Queensland to update their knowledge, build workforce capacity and share their stories. Topics will include healthy relationships, BBV/STIs, contact tracing, HIV treatment as prevention, how to design and deliver Deadly programs and special sessions on Men's and Women's business. Read more SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Gates Cambridge Scholarship Non US Scholars Life Sciences Deadline: 7th December 2016 The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge; this is the largest ever single donation to a UK university. Gates Cambridge considers applications from citizens from outside the United Kingdom who wish to pursue a full time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. Applications will open on 5 September 2016 for entry in October Read more on separate programs for Non US Scholars and US scholars

10 A selection of ASHM's conference and course presentations, and related educational videos, are available for viewing free on VIMEO Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM) Locked Bag 5057 Darlinghurst NSW 1300 Level 7, Kippax Street Surry Hills NSW 2010 T: F: E: ashm@ashm.org.au W: ABN CFN You are receiving this because you are an ASHM member or an affiliate through the organisational member program. Unsubscribe from enews.