Syphilis Update Discussion

Short-form, responsive update addressing the evolving syphilis landscape, diagnostics, and outbreak alerts.

Date, Time, Platform:

Date: Wednesday, 26th August 2026.

Time:

• NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS, QLD: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (AEST) 
• SA: 5:00pm – 6:00pm (ACDT) 
• NT: 4:30pm – 5:30pm (ACST) 
• WA: 3:30pm – 4:30pm (AWST) 

Platform: Online – Zoom

Presenters:

• Melanie Bissessor | SH Physician | MSHC
• Sheranne Dobinson | SH Nurse | MSHC

Additional speakers TBC

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to: 

• Summarise current syphilis epidemiology and outbreak trends relevant to clinical practice.
• Recognise key clinical presentations of syphilis, including atypical and asymptomatic infection.
• Apply current guidelines for syphilis testing, interpretation, and management.
• Describe the role of partner notification and contact tracing in syphilis control.
• Increase confidence in discussing and managing syphilis in routine clinical care.

Recommended Resources:

• Decision Making in Syphilis
• Could it be Syphilis?