Welcome
The Hepatitis Australia website is an information resource for people affected by hepatitis C and those who work to support them.
about hepatitis...
Hepatitis is a term that means inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is a natural reaction of the body to injury and often causes swelling and tenderness. Alcohol, chemicals, drugs and viruses can all cause hepatitis. Find out more about hepatitis...
Hepatitis B email list
Share ideas, exchange opinions, and debate current issues relevant to hepatitis B on our new email list. Click here to register...
latest news...
World Hepatitis Day
The first ever global World Hepatitis Day on May 19 will kick off our National Hepatitis Awareness Week. Find out about the activities happening globally, nationally and in your state and territory in our World Hepatitis/National Awareness week section.
A tribute to Audrey Lamb
On Thursday 6th March 2008 we lost a true champion of the hepatitis community in Australia. Audrey Lamb, founding President and Life Member of the Hepatitis C Council of NSW and recent recipient of the Order of the Medal of Australia for her work on behalf of the communities in Australia affected by hepatitis C. Read our tribute to Audrey here.
New Report Available
The Bloodborne viral and sexually transmitted infections in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Surveillance Report 2007 is available from the National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research website.
National Hepatitis B needs assessment
The National Hepatitis B needs assessment has been released and is available for download.
Election Questions
Hepatitis Australia submitted 7 questions to the major political parties regarding their respective policies relating to viral hepatitis.
Australian Greens Response.pdf
Australian Democrats response.pdf
Australian Labor Party Response.pdf