DANA & ASHM | Integrating Sexual Health into AOD Care: Practical Strategies for Nurses and Midwives

People accessing AOD services often face higher risks of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs). Nurses and midwives play a vital role in reducing these risks by integrating sexual health into everyday care.

Presented in collaboration with ASHM - the peak body representing the BBV and STI workforce in Australia - and the Drug & Alcohol Nurses of Australasia (DANA), this two-part webinar series will provide practical insights, real-world examples, and peer perspectives to help you enhance STI and BBV testing, treatment, and engagement in AOD settings. Learn about emerging issues, explore case studies, and innovative nursing models of care.

Course dates:

• Part 1: Thursday, 14 May 2026, 7pm to 8pm
• Part 2: Thursday, 18 June 2026, 7pm to 8pm

Learning outcomes:

On completion of Part 1 and its components, participants will be able to:

• Describe the clinical presentation of common STIs and BBVs
• Identify the priority populations for STI and BBV screening
• Explain the importance of testing and screening for STIs and BBV
• Recall tools, resources and available clinical support

On completion of Part 2 and its components, participants will be able to:

• Identify ways to improve STI and BBV awareness in your setting
• Describe models of care that support STI and BBV testing and treatment in AOD settings
• Identify practical strategies to engage clients and reduce barriers to care