Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine

What Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine does

ASHM is a Sydney-based, not-for-profit professional society founded in 1988 (incorporated 1990) that operates as the peak body for healthcare professionals working across HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in Australasia. The organization functions as a community of practice and the national accrediting body (excluding Victoria) for HIV s100 and hepatitis B s100 prescribers, delivering accredited continuing professional development through seven themed Learning Hubs (HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Sexual Health, Reproductive Health, Syphilis, PrEP), the free CPD-approved Core Curriculum, the Australian STI Management Guidelines for Primary Care, and a comprehensive Resource Library of clinical guidelines and decision-making tools.

The organization runs an award-winning Conferences & Events Division delivering three flagship annual conferences — the Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference (628 delegates in 2025), the Australasian Sexual & Reproductive Health Conference (540 delegates in 2025), and the Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference (434 delegates in 2025) — alongside 12+ events per year and external conference management services. ASHM also operates a Global Development Program spanning 11 Asia-Pacific countries (including Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Fiji) funded by DFAT, the Global Fund, WHO, UNAIDS, UNDP, and UNFPA, addressing HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B triple elimination, Pacific sexual health systems strengthening, and workforce capacity building.

ASHM's business model is multi-streamed: ordinary membership at AUD$235/year, conference registration and sponsorship, government grants (Australian Department of Health, DFAT, all state/territory health departments), international development project funding, deductible donations (DGR/ACNC-registered charity), and corporate partnerships with Gilead Sciences, Roche, and ViiV Healthcare. The organization is structured as a company limited by guarantee, governed by a volunteer board including leading infectious diseases and sexual health clinicians, with executive leadership spanning a CEO, Deputy CEO, CFOO, and directors covering Global, Conferences, and Digital Experience functions.

Name

Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine

Legal name

Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine

Website

https://ashm.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ASHM is an Australian not-for-profit professional society that develops and supports the healthcare workforce across HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexual and reproductive health through education, conferences, s100 prescriber accreditation, and Asia-Pacific global development programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: ASHM generates revenue through membership fees. Ordinary membership is priced at $235/year, providing voting rights and professional benefits. The fees support ASHM's regional work and enable fund matching for DFAT funding.
2. Conference & Event Management: ASHM's Conference & Events Division provides comprehensive event management services including conference management, abstract/program management, virtual & hybrid events, registration, sponsorship & exhibition, and marketing. They host flagship events attracting hundreds of delegates.
3. Donations & Grants: ASHM is a registered charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. Donations support global programs including the Pacific HIV Symposium. The organization receives funding from government agencies and international organizations for development projects.
4. Government Funding: ASHM receives funding from Australian government agencies (Department of Health, DFAT) and international organizations (Global Fund, UNAIDS, WHO, UNDP) for workforce development, capacity building, and global health programs in Asia-Pacific region.
5. Corporate Partnerships: ASHM has corporate members including pharmaceutical companies (Gilead, Roche, ViiV Healthcare) that support the organization's mission and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ASHM is a peak professional, not-for-profit, member-based organization that develops and supports the HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexual and reproductive health workforce across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. It delivers accredited training, clinical guidelines, s100 prescriber accreditation programs, annual conferences, and a global development program focused on health systems strengthening.

Product overview

ASHM is a peak professional, not-for-profit, member-based organization providing a comprehensive suite of products and services for healthcare professionals working in HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexual and reproductive health. The organization operates a platform-plus-programs model centered on seven Learning Hubs (HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Sexual Health, Reproductive Health, Syphilis, and PrEP), supported by flagship conferences (Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference, Australasian Sexual & Reproductive Health Conference, and Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference). Core offerings include s100 Prescriber accreditation programs, the Australian STI Management Guidelines, a Resource Library, Core Curriculum of free CPD-approved training, a Scholarship Program, the Levinia Crooks Emerging Leader Award, and a Global Development Program. Additional services encompass Conference & Event Management, a Virtual Internship Program, Membership Programs, and Pacific Health Worker Webinars. ASHM's products serve healthcare professionals across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• HIV Learning Hub Comprehensive resource hub providing up-to-date training, information, and resources for healthcare professionals working in HIV, including accredited prescriber programs, clinical tools, and the annual HIV&AIDS conference.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150+ events delivered over 20+ years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASHM collaborates with WHO on global health initiatives including landscape reviews of sexually transmitted infections in the Western Pacific Region and support for international health guidelines.
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASHM works with UNDP on HIV prevention programs including Understanding HIV online training module for community organizations, developed in collaboration with PSGDN.
• UNAIDScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASHM collaborates with UNAIDS on monitoring and evaluation training for TSM consultants and global HIV response initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region.
• UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting sexual and reproductive health programs and initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region.
• Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network (PSGDN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASHM works with PSGDN on the Pacific Sexual Health Systems Strengthening Project, supporting HIV and sexual health response activities under The Global Fund in Fiji and Pacific Islands.
• NSW HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government health department partnership supporting workforce development, training programs, and health initiatives in New South Wales.
• Queensland HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government health department partnership supporting sexual health research, workforce development, and health programs in Queensland.
• Burnet InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner collaborating on viral hepatitis elimination programs including the Eliminate Hepatitis C (EC) Australia partnership.
• UNSW Kirby InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership contributing to HIV, BBV, and sexual health research and surveillance.
• Doherty InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute partnership supporting infectious diseases research, HIV, and viral hepatitis programs.
• Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association (AIDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in reconciliation and cultural safety initiatives, walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.
• CATSINaM (Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nursing and midwifery workforce in BBV and sexual health.
• UNAIDS Technical Support Mechanism (TSM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASHM delivered monitoring and evaluation on-demand training package for TSM consultants working on HIV and Tuberculosis assignments.
• United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASHM developed the Chemsex Toolkit for Clinical Service Providers in the Asia-Pacific Region on behalf of UNAIDS and UNODC.
• Papua New Guinea Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner in Supporting Triple Elimination of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B in Papua New Guinea & Timor Leste (STEPT) project.
• Catholic Church Health Services (PNG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in STEPT project providing healthcare services to women and children for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B testing and care.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM): US-based professional organization for HIV care providers offering credentialing, education, and advocacy. Directly comparable to ASHM's HIV s100 prescriber accreditation and clinician training role, though focused on the US market.
• Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA): Australia's peak body for public health professionals, providing conferences, advocacy, and policy development. Comparable as a national professional association model, though broader in scope than ASHM's HIV/BBV/SRH focus.
• International AIDS Society: Global professional society for HIV professionals that hosts the International AIDS Conference and provides training, guidelines, and advocacy. Comparable to ASHM as a membership-based peak body convening HIV clinicians and researchers, though operating at global rather than regional scope.
• Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID): Regional professional society for infectious diseases physicians in Australasia. Comparable as a specialty medical society offering conferences, training, and clinical guidelines that overlap with ASHM's HIV and viral hepatitis scope.
• British HIV Association (BHIVA): UK-based professional association for healthcare professionals working in HIV. Closely comparable to ASHM in mission, membership model, conference activity (BHIVA Spring Conference), clinical guideline production, and prescriber training programs.
• Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO): Australia's national peak body for the community response to HIV, representing NGOs and PLHIV organisations. Comparable as a sector peak body working on HIV policy and advocacy, though focused on community organisations rather than the clinical workforce.
• Australasian Hepatology Association (AHA): Australia-based professional association for hepatology nurses and allied health professionals in viral hepatitis. Comparable to ASHM's hepatitis programs through shared hepatitis workforce training and education scope.
• Australasian Sexual Health and HIV Nurses Association (ASHHNA): Australasian nursing peak body for sexual health and HIV nursing professionals. Comparable as a regional membership organization serving the same clinical workforce on overlapping HIV and SRH topics, with similar conference and education functions.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP): Australia's largest medical college, providing CPD, training, and clinical guidelines for GPs. Comparable because many ASHM members are GPs, and RACGP delivers overlapping primary-care training and HIV/SRH guidelines, though at much broader scope.

Emerging players

• Health Education and Training Institute (HETI): NSW Health's education and training arm providing workforce development for health professionals. Comparable as a publicly-funded health workforce training provider with overlapping scope in HIV, hepatitis, and SRH education programs, though serving the broader NSW Health workforce.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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