The Training Support Unit (TSU) presents the first 2026 Jumbunna webinar focused on supporting Aboriginal sexual health care.

About the webinar

The webinar will focus on sexual health and culturally safe care, with a detailed review of the latest updates to the Syphilis in Pregnancy and Newborns Policy Directive.

Featuring leading NSW Health subject matter experts, the session will provide insights into recent policy changes, including their implications for clinical practice and community health. Through a cultural lens, we will explore how these updates may affect Aboriginal families and communities, highlighting the importance of culturally responsive approaches in providing safe and effective sexual health care.

Participants will gain practical knowledge and strategies through presentations, a panel discussion, and an interactive questions and answers session with experienced practitioners.

Topics include:

• Syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs): policy updates, current trends, and health promotion activities
• Sexual health screening updates: what’s new and what you need to know
• Culturally responsive care: practical approaches to support Aboriginal families

Whether you are a health professional, educator, or community advocate, this webinar offers valuable perspectives to strengthen your practice and improve sexual health outcomes.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Apply recent updates to the NSW Health Syphilis Screening Policy to care within AMIHS and BSF services
• Adopt culturally responsive strategies to support Aboriginal families in sexual health screening and STI prevention, with a focus on strengthening maternal and infant health outcomes.

Presenters

• Cherie Bennett - Clinical Nurse Specialist (Sexual Health/HIV), Sydney Sexual Health Centre
• Naomi (Nay) Hoffman - Clinical Nurse Consultant, Illawarra Shoalhaven Sexual Health Service
• Jess Wilms - Aboriginal Sexual Health Education Officer, Western Sydney LHD

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Who should attend

The Jumbunna Sessions are dedicated professional development webinars for multidisciplinary health professionals working in the Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service (AMIHS) and Building Strong Foundations (BSF) teams, and interested healthcare colleagues supporting and partnering with Aboriginal families in NSW.

To register

Register here at no cost.

Enquiries

If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact Suzanne Kelpsa at Suzanne.Kelpsa@health.nsw.gov.au.

Find out more about HETI's Jumbunna program and resources.