Navigating the sensitive topic of violence, abuse, and neglect in clinical practice can be challenging for GPs, especially when there's concern about causing further harm to survivors. In this insightful podcast, we explore practical strategies to help GPs build confidence in addressing these critical issues.
Listen in as we discuss:
• Common barriers GPs face, such as fear of triggering patients, lack of confidence, and navigating referral pathways.
• The importance of fostering trust and reducing shame through compassionate, patient-centred responses.
• Real-world case studies, top tips, and expert insights on how to respond effectively and create a safe, supportive space for patients.
• Practical tools and clear referral pathways to empower GPs in their role as frontline responders to violence and abuse.
By the end of this episode, GPs will be better equipped to handle disclosures of violence, abuse, and neglect, ensuring they provide the best care and support to those in need.
Resources:
STI guidelines (ASA) link - https://sti.guidelines.org.au/populations-and-situations/adult-sexual-assault/
ITIC framework link - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/patients/trauma/Publications/itic-framework.pdf
RACGP AJGP article 'They made a hard day feel a little easier' - https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2025/march/they-made-a-hard-day-feel-a-little-easier
VAN Health Pathways: Violence, Abuse and Neglect HealthPathways are available from South West Sydney Primary Health Network as the VAN Lead Region PHN, including:
• Domestic and Family Violence
• Adult Strangulation
• Adult Sexual Assault
• Physical Assault and Injury Recording
Link to the log-in HealthPathways page: https://sws.communityhealthpathways.org/welcome?returnUrl=%2f?
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Navigating the sensitive topic of violence, abuse, and neglect in clinical practice can be challenging for GPs, especially when there's concern about causing further harm to survivors. In this insightful podcast, we explore practical strategies to help GPs build confidence in addressing these critical issues.
Listen in as we discuss:
• Common barriers GPs face, such as fear of triggering patients, lack of confidence, and navigating referral pathways.
• The importance of fostering trust and reducing shame through compassionate, patient-centred responses.
• Real-world case studies, top tips, and expert insights on how to respond effectively and create a safe, supportive space for patients.
• Practical tools and clear referral pathways to empower GPs in their role as frontline responders to violence and abuse.
By the end of this episode, GPs will be better equipped to handle disclosures of violence, abuse, and neglect, ensuring they provide the best care and support to those in need.
Resources:
STI guidelines (ASA) link - https://sti.guidelines.org.au/populations-and-situations/adult-sexual-assault/
ITIC framework link - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/patients/trauma/Publications/itic-framework.pdf
RACGP AJGP article 'They made a hard day feel a little easier' - https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2025/march/they-made-a-hard-day-feel-a-little-easier
VAN Health Pathways: Violence, Abuse and Neglect HealthPathways are available from South West Sydney Primary Health Network as the VAN Lead Region PHN, including:
• Domestic and Family Violence
• Adult Strangulation
• Adult Sexual Assault
• Physical Assault and Injury Recording
Link to the log-in HealthPathways page: https://sws.communityhealthpathways.org/welcome?returnUrl=%2f?
STI & HIV Care for Transgender People in General Practice
RACGP - The GP Edition
52 minutes 33 seconds
2 years ago
STI & HIV Care for Transgender People in General Practice
The Gender Centre
https://gendercentre.org.au/
The Gender Centre is committed to developing and providing services and activities, which enhance the ability of transgender, gender diverse and gender exploring people make informed choices. The Centre is recognised as a centre of excellence in NSW through an ASES Award Accreditation, (Australian Service Excellence Standards) and nationally in the delivery of front line specialist multi-purpose services aimed at supporting the transgender, gender diverse and gender questioning community across all stages of transition (pre- mid and post transition).
The service offers support from staff with highly specialised qualifications, skills, experience and capabilities. Allowing the team to respond to the unique needs of this client group through the provision of specialist counselling, psychological and other allied health services, outreach support, case-management, family and youth support, homelessness prevention and intervention services, and referrals to help people navigate the health care system in a safe and culturally competent space. The Gender Centre also undertakes advocacy work, resource development, stakeholder training and corporate education. We also operate as a secondary needle & syringe program (NSP) outlet
TransHub
A digital information and resource platform for all trans and gender diverse people in NSW, loved ones, allies, and health providers.
https://www.transhub.org.au/
Maple Leaf House - Transgender & Gender Diversity (under 25)
Provides multi-disciplinary healthcare to trans and gender diverse young people up to the age of 25 years in rural and regional areas of NSW.
A GP referral is required.
For further information Health care workers can refer to: https://www.hnekidshealth.nsw.gov.au/specialist_services/gender
Australian STI management guidelines for use in Primary Care
the Guidelines are an online resource for primary care health professionals. They provide concise information to support the prevention, testing, diagnosis, management and treatment of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) for adults and adolescents
https://sti.guidelines.org.au/populations-and-situations/trans-and-gender-diverse-people/
NSW Sexual Health Clinics
Find your local clinic for support and referral here: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/sexualhealth/Pages/sexual-health-clinics.aspx
Equinox (online GP led and focused resources – Melbourne based)
https://equinox.org.au/resources/
t150 (Surry Hills, Sydney)
http://thealbioncentre.org.au/clinical-services/t150/
Self-collected STI specimens poster and other resources
https://stipu.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/DIY-sheet-2020.pdf
https://stipu.nsw.gov.au/gp/hiv-and-sti-clinical-management/
ASHM Decision making in PrEP tool
https://ashm.org.au/resources/decision-making-in-prep/
RACGP - The GP Edition
Navigating the sensitive topic of violence, abuse, and neglect in clinical practice can be challenging for GPs, especially when there's concern about causing further harm to survivors. In this insightful podcast, we explore practical strategies to help GPs build confidence in addressing these critical issues.
Listen in as we discuss:
• Common barriers GPs face, such as fear of triggering patients, lack of confidence, and navigating referral pathways.
• The importance of fostering trust and reducing shame through compassionate, patient-centred responses.
• Real-world case studies, top tips, and expert insights on how to respond effectively and create a safe, supportive space for patients.
• Practical tools and clear referral pathways to empower GPs in their role as frontline responders to violence and abuse.
By the end of this episode, GPs will be better equipped to handle disclosures of violence, abuse, and neglect, ensuring they provide the best care and support to those in need.
Resources:
STI guidelines (ASA) link - https://sti.guidelines.org.au/populations-and-situations/adult-sexual-assault/
ITIC framework link - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/patients/trauma/Publications/itic-framework.pdf
RACGP AJGP article 'They made a hard day feel a little easier' - https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2025/march/they-made-a-hard-day-feel-a-little-easier
VAN Health Pathways: Violence, Abuse and Neglect HealthPathways are available from South West Sydney Primary Health Network as the VAN Lead Region PHN, including:
• Domestic and Family Violence
• Adult Strangulation
• Adult Sexual Assault
• Physical Assault and Injury Recording
Link to the log-in HealthPathways page: https://sws.communityhealthpathways.org/welcome?returnUrl=%2f?
