Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers (A&TSIHWs) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners (A&TSIHPs) are crucial in the elimination of hepatitis C. The Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM) invites A&TSIHWs and A&TSIHPs to join them for this free online workshop to yarn about hepatitis C with […]

Prerequisite: eLearning - Induction - Module 4 - AOD Clinical Assessment This interactive workshop introduces participants to clinical assessment for alcohol and other drug problems. Topics covered include: raising the issue of alcohol and other drug use with clients screening instruments assessment instruments bio-psychosocial elements of assessment situational alcohol and other drug risks practical skill […]

Young people aged under 18 experience different tobacco related harms to adults and current smoking cessation treatments and policy are focussed on adults and don’t respond to harms unique to young. This presentation will summarise a qualitative study conducted with clinicians from multiple disciplines and across several settings around the barriers to smoking cessation in […]

Crystalline methamphetamine (“ice”) is a significant and growing public health concern in Australia, with approximately 300,000 people now dependent on this drug. There are currently no approved pharmacotherapies that can be delivered as a scaleable and cost-effective treatment to meet the growing treatment demand. Mirtazapine, an approved antidepressant medication, has recently been identified in early […]

These free one hour symposiums will showcase the work of the Centre of Research Excellence (CRE): Indigenous Health and Alcohol. Presenters are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander researchers who bring a unique insight into the challenges and opportunities in the field. The symposiums will include these topics: Treating alcohol dependence in rehab or prison presented […]