Syphilis training
Menzies in partnership with NT Health are offering the below training and workshops on syphilis.
Managing Syphilis Training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce are vital partners in the journey toward syphilis elimination.
Join us to expand your knowledge of syphilis management and learn alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and peers from across the NT.
When
Training will be held in Mparntwe (Alice Springs).
- 14 to 15 April 2026
- 9am to 4pm
Venue will be confirmed to registered participants.
Program details
- Day 1. Introduction to understanding syphilis, health promotion and community-focused approaches.
- Day 2. Interpreting syphilis serology and building practical skills, including point-of-care testing.
How to register
Registration is free and catering is provided. Travel scholarships are also available!
Understanding Syphilis Workshop for all clinical staff
All staff in clinical roles are invited to attend a full‑day training session focused on syphilis awareness, treatment, prevention and community screening initiatives.
The Rheumatic Heart Disease team will be joining us to deliver training on pain‑minimisation techniques for administering benzathine penicillin long‑acting Bicillin (LAB) injections.
When
The workshop will be held in Mparntwe (Alice Springs).
- 16 April 2026
- 8.30am to 4.30pm
The venue will be confirmed to registered participants.
What you’ll learn
- Understanding syphilis: symptoms and transmission.
- Prevention strategies.
- Testing and treatment options.
- Practical point-of-care testing session.
- Cultural considerations in health education.
- Pain minimisation techniques and practical session for LAB injections.
- Opportunity to discuss and share ideas around community screening.
How to register
Please confirm your attendance by emailing syphilisimt.health@nt.gov.au by 10 April 2026.
Join us for this great training opportunity to help support your community!
