Let's get clinical

HIV care isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all. For women, what happens in (and outside) the consult can change everything. In this conversation, Cherie Bennet, Larissa Melanie and Dr Ming Lee reflect on the moments that build trust, or break it. We also hear from Associate Professor Olivia Hollingdrake on her new research into collaborative care and explore the subtle ways stigma can show up in language, assum...

Working with young people in sexual health requires more than clinical knowledge. It calls for trust‑building, careful communication, and an understanding of where young people are developmentally and socially.  In this episode, we speak to a leading nurse practitioner in the ACT to discuss their work in a specialised service for young people. We unpack how clinicians can break down barriers that...

As more trans and gender-diverse people seek care in primary health settings, providing affirming, informed, and culturally safe healthcare has become an essential clinical skill.  In this episode, we step into a real-world primary care scenario to explore what gender affirming healthcare looks like in practice. Our expert guest walks through key considerations clinicians may encounter when suppor...

After being declared a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance in 2025, syphilis has re-emerged as a critical public health issue in Australia. In this episode, we step into a real-world clinical scenario to unpack what health professionals need to know about syphilis right now. From recognising risk and making the most of opportunistic testing, to navigating diagnosis, treatment, f...

From the management of HIV to PrEP, STIs, gender-affirming care, and emerging public health challenges, Let's get clinical is your front-row seat to what matters most in sexual health and BBVs today. Over the next few episodes, you will hear from clinicians, researchers, and community voices on the issues shaping care, policy, and practice across Australia and beyond.  So what're you waiti...