National Hepatitis Awareness Week 2009
Activities Calendar
Click on the links below to browse to activities in your state or territory.
| National | ACT | QLD | NSW | NT | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
If your organisation is running an activity for Hepatitis Awareness Week please call your local Hepatitis Council to obtain an Events Form so we can advertise your activity on this site.
National
| Launch of disclosure fact sheets and hepatitis C personal stories | |
| Description: | Haemophilia Australia will launch its two new fact sheets on disclosure to friends/family/partners and in the workplace and personal stories on 'I am number 12 - this is my story' via its e-news |
| When: | Tuesday 19th May 2009 |
| Where: | Via email - HFA - e-news |
| For more info: | Suzanne O'Callaghan on 03 9885 7800 or email socallaghan@haemophilia.org.au |
ACT
| Visual Display | |
| Description: | A visual display of the National Hepatitis Awareness Campaign posters, fact sheets & other material. |
| When: | 9.00 am - 6.00 pm 18th - 26th May, 2009 |
| Where: | Calvary Hospital, Bruce ACT & Canberra Base Hospital, Woden ACT. |
| For more info: | Narelle Wright ACT Hepatitis Resource Centre 02 6282 2611 |
| Visual Display | |
| Description: | Visual Display of National Hepatitis Awareness Week posters & other material. |
| When: | 9 00 am - 6.00 pm, 18 - 26th May 2009 |
| Where: | ACT Public Libraries in Belconnen, Civic, Dickson, Erindale, Gungahlin, Kippax. Tuggeranong & Woden |
| For more info: | Narelle Wright at ACT Hepatitis Resource Centre 02 6282 2611 |
| National Public Forum: Why are the Rates of Hepatitis Higher in Aboriginal Communities? | |
| Description: | A public Forum hosted by the Australian Injecting & Drug Users' League (AIVL) to explore the issue of the unacceptably high rates of Hepatitis among Aboriginal Injecting Drug Users. The forum will be facilitated by Kerry Arabena, and include speakers from around the country followed by questions and answers. |
| When: |
11.00 am (tea & coffee) for an 11.30 am start. Close 1.30 pm for light lunch Friday, 22nd May. RSVP by Friday 15th May, 2009 to fayei@aivl.org.au |
| Where: | The Mantra on Northbourne, 84 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City. |
| For more info: | Sam.Liebelt: saml@aivl.org.au or Tiia Harrison: tiiah@aivl.org.au |
| National Public Forum: Why are the Rates of Hepatitis Higher in Aboriginal Communities? | |
| Description: | A public Forum hosted by the Australian Injecting & Drug Users' League (AIVL) to explore the issue of the unacceptably high rates of Hepatitis among Aboriginal Injecting Drug Users. The forum will be facilitated by Kerry Arabena, and include speakers from around the country followed by questions and answers. |
| When: |
11.00 am (tea & coffee) for an 11.30 am start. Close 1.30 pm for light lunch Friday, 22nd May. RSVP by Friday 15th May, 2009 to fayei@aivl.org.au |
| Where: | The Mantra on Northbourne, 84 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City. |
| For more info: | Sam.Liebelt: saml@aivl.org.au or Tiia Harrison: tiiah@aivl.org.au |
| CAHMA and Directions ACT Hepatitis C Information Stall & BBQ | |
| Description: | Stall will be providing Hepatitis C information, BBQ food & fruit & juice. |
| When: |
12pm - 3pm Tuesday 19th May 2009 |
| Where: | Garema Place Civic, Canberra (near the Chess Board pit). |
| For more info: | Dean at CAHMA on 02 6279 1672 or email: deanp@cahma.org.au |
QLD
| Art Exhibition | |
| Description: | An exhibition showcasing art workshops held at Indigenous communities around QLD and run by Nicky Newly (HCQ Indigenous Project Officer). Guest speakers yet to be confirmed. Welcome to the country by local elder and local Indigenous dancers to open the evening. Media welcome. Light refreshments. |
| When: | During NAW – Opening night and launch of National and World Hepatitis Day May 19th from 6pm |
| Where: | Indij-N-Arts |
| For more info: | Hepatitis Council of Queensland Program |
| Launch of the new “ABC of Hepatitis” Training Package | |
| Description: | A brief presentation and display of the new training package that has been developed. |
| When: | At Art Exhibition opening night 19th May |
| Where: | Indij-N-Arts |
| For more info: | Hepatitis Council of Queensland |
| Picnic in the Park | |
| Description: | Picnic in the Park |
| When: | Week after NAW Thursday 28th May |
| Where: | Gold Coast – to be confirmed – either Burleigh or Southport |
| For more info: | QLD Shelter Gary Penfold 07 3393 2433 htf@qshelter.asn.au Hepatitis Council of Queensland Mekita 07 3238 5704 Brisbane Youth Service Jodie Cowie 07 3253 3750 QuiHN Lana Pocock 07 3620 8111 |
| Prison Awareness Day | |
| Description: | Several community agencies will be running a Hep C Awareness Day following awareness week in two major Brisbane prisons. Including hep B & C information sessions, CPR training and drug support options. Stalls, games, show bags and a lunch will be included. |
| When: | 28/29 May |
| Where: | Brisbane Women’s Correctional Centre and Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre |
| For more info: | Lana Pocock (QUIHN) – 3620 8111 |
| C if UR 12 | |
| Description: | Needle and syringe Program Health initiative. Providing show Bags containing 5 wheel filters, hand rub, trail mix, information, stickers etc to clients to encourage attendance to hepatitis testing / Hep B vaccinations during hepatitis week and the two weeks either side. |
| When: | During NAW |
| Where: | 35 Gregory Street, North Ward |
| For more info: | QLD Health Sexual Health Services & Needle and Syringe Program |
| Healthy Wonggans | |
| Description: | Provide the Yulu Burri Ba (Dunwich) community with targeted, culturally sensitive health awareness and education program comprising of health checks, structured exercise and nutrition program information and advice, information kits and counselling and support for community/ family people affected by hepatitis. |
| When: | Hepatitis Awareness week May 18th to 22nd |
| Where: | Yulu-Burri-Ba Aboriginal Community Health |
| For more info: | Yulu-Burri-Ba Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health |
| Hepatitis Awareness BBQ Lunch | |
| Description: | A Hepatitis Awareness BBQ lunch directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to promote awareness and education of various treatments, support programs and other organisations that provide services within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community |
| When: | During NAW |
| Where: | Rockhampton CBD river Bank BBQ facilities |
| For more info: | Aboriginal & Islander Community Resource Agency |
| Youth Workshops | |
| Description: | Youth workshops to be run in 3 towns. First part of workshop delivering information and conversations around prevention, including safe piercing and body art. Second part of work shop involving young people to design art work around prevention messages relating to Hep C that are then collated into 13 month calendar. |
| When: | During NAW |
| Where: | Biggenden P-10 school (learning centre), Gaynah Youth Centre, Mundubbera Community Development Centre |
| For more info: | Central Burnett Youth Service |
| Hep C: You and Me? Be free from Hep C | |
| Description: | Meet and Greet brunch with health education students (20) and hold an information presentation to year 12 students (160) including having positive speakers tell their stories, to enable students to make informed decisions regarding health and hepatitis C |
| When: | During NAW |
| Where: | Kingaroy State High School Assembly Hall |
| For more info: | Kingaroy State High School |
| Clip 'n Slip diary Divider | |
| Description: | Creation of a student designed diary divider delivering relevant information and contact details in relation to Hepatitis C with bright clip, enabling the divider to be moved and seen through out the year. |
| When: | During NAW |
| Where: | High schools in the Burnett region including the rural communities of Biggenden, Gaynah, Mundubbera, Eidsvold and Monto |
| For more info: | QLD Health Sunshine Coast Wide Bay Health Service District |
| Tropical Alternative Film Festival | |
| Description: | Produce PowerPoint presentation ad about hepatitis focused on LGBT community to be shown before the screening of films in 7 different locations across Queensland. Reaching over 900 LGBT people and their friends. |
| When: | During NAW |
| Where: | At film festival locations in Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton, Hervey Bay, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and Gold Coast |
| For more info: | QAHC |
| Health Livers ROCK! | |
| Description: | A stall will be held in conjunction with Rockhampton Sexual health and HIV service at the central Queensland University, the stall will involve distributing button badges with the slogan Healthy livers ROCK! As well as cupcakes with a number from 1 to 12 in icing on top. Resources will also be provided to all of the local GP services, including the production of posters and the distribution of resources in the waiting room counters and tables for the public to access for free. |
| When: | During NAW |
| Where: | Central Queensland University, Rockhampton Campus |
| For more info: | Rockhampton Hepatitis Service |
| Deadly Discussions on Hepatitis | |
| Description: | Discussion from the in-house doctor and a local Aboriginal Elder will take place at Kalwan Health Service. A healthy nutritious lunch will be provided and information relating to hepatitis will be available. |
| When: | During NAW |
| Where: | Kalwun Health Services |
| For more info: | Kalwun Health Services |
| 12 Puppet Shows on Hep C | |
| Description: | Puppet shows will be conducted with toys/ objects associated with transmission, shows can be filmed and the proposed groups are Who’s rehab, IFYS youth shelter and Namtec flexi school. During Hep awareness week the filmed shows will be viewed at a BBQ where all participants are invited, healthy food will be served. While providing hepatitis friendly foods that the groups will be involved in preparation. |
| When: | During NAW |
| Where: | Namtec Nambour, Who’s Najara rehab Nambour and IFYS Youth Shelter Maroochydore |
| For more info: | QuiHN Sunshine Coast |
| Hep Aware - Hepatitis the facts not the Virus | |
| Description: | Gift bags containing soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and a cup, temporary tattoos, hepatitis (A, B, C) info including testing, piercing and tattoo info brochures. Stickers and balloons will be given away. Both sights will have information displays. |
| When: | During NAW |
| Where: | Caboolture Community Health Centre |
| For more info: | Caboolture / Redcliffe Community Health Centres – NSP’s |
| Love Your Liver Day | |
| Description: | Intensive information and awareness day for residents who some are living with or are at risk of hepatitis in a drug and alcohol treatment centre. Topics will include prevention, treatment, and management. Activates including exercise, diet, personal stories and a breakfast and lunch that is liver friendly. |
| When: | During NAW |
| Where: | Logan House |
| For more info: | Logan House Drug and Alcohol foundation QLD |
| Soccer Challenge | |
| Description: | In conjunction with National Hepatitis Week activities Big Issue Street Soccer will conduct a round robin Soccer competition with community stockholders invited. This event would include a BBQ dinner |
| When: | Friday 22nd May |
| Where: | Lamont Park Riverway Oval |
| For more info: | The Big Issue in Australia |
| Soccer Challenge | |
| Description: | Street Soccer will conduct a round robin Soccer competition with community stockholders invited. This event would include a BBQ Lunch, stalls and activities. |
| When: | Wednesday 20th May |
| Where: | New Farm Park |
| For more info: | The Big Issue in Australia |
| Hepatitis Display | |
| Description: | Displays of NAW promotional material. A questionnaire will be developed asking relevant questions directly relating to the display and available for anyone to complete. Prizes will be offered. |
| When: | During NAW |
| Where: | Bamaga Hospital waiting rooms |
| For more info: | QLD Health Men’s and Women’s Health Team and Primary Health Centres |
| Brochures and Speaking Engagements | |
| Description: | Speaking Engagements throughout a number of schools |
| When: | During NAW |
| Where: | Various locations |
| For more info: | Queensland Positive Speakers Bureau |
| It's Easy As ABC | |
| Description: | One night/two day camp for approx 16 participants targeted at 18 to 25 year olds. The project intends to bring together relevant stakeholders to deliver information sessions to the participants and facilitate group discussions including one-on-one sessions relating to risks, prevention and management of hepatitis. |
| When: | During NAW |
| Where: | Jilgi Beach |
| For more info: | Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services Aboriginal Corporation Tamar Patterson and Dixie Hari 07 4056 9388 |
| Indigenous / Non-Indigenous Community Hepatitis Awareness | |
| Description: | Working with networks Drug Arm, Bridges Club House, Tom Quinn Centre, PCYC and YMCA to deliver presentations and education sessions to the youth at risk who attend regularly. Displays would also be throughout hospital premises at various departments. Competition to win t-shirts will also be conducted. |
| When: | During NAW |
| Where: | Bundagerg |
| For more info: | Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services Aboriginal Corporation |
| Hep Internet | |
| Description: | Outreach Project Officer will be providing computer and internet assistance to NSP clients. The main objective is to provide specific and confidential link to online support and information to Hepatitis B and C prevention, healthy living and treatment. |
| When: | During NAW and ongoing |
| Where: | QuiHN Office |
| For more info: | QuiHN Cairns and FNQ Region |
| Various Activities - The Dolls House | |
| Description: | 1. Health Awareness activities for people who inject drugs including resources and Hep C testing. 2. Health Service Providers networking by displays on hospital notice boards and advertising through Cairns fax alert. 3. Presentation by Dr Graeme MacDonald – Director of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Light catering provided. 4. Launch of antenatal pamphlet translated into Thai and Arabic for CALD and migrant communities which will then be distributed. 5. Distribution of resources to local Aboriginal medical services. 6. Smithfield State High School community radio will be doing a segment. |
| When: | Presentation by Dr Graeme MacDonald: Wednesday 20 May from 12-1pm. RSVP to Rhondda Lewis 07 4050 6205 TBA on other activities |
| Where: | Presentation by Dr Graeme MacDonald: Cairns Base Hospital Auditorium |
| For more info: | The Dolls House, Cairns |
| Importance of Well Balanced Diet | |
| Description: | There will be a demonstration of meal preparation and cooking while distributing hepatitis resources and in conjunction with Living Strong theme being run by Nhulundu Health Service. |
| When: | May 19 and 20 from 9.30am to 3.30pm |
| Where: | 2 Tank Street, Gladstone |
| For more info: | Richard Geesu |
NSW
| Hepatitis Awareness Week BBQ | |
| Description: | Provide health options BBQ Brucnch for members of the Aboriginal Communtiy in Queanbeyan. Distribution of hepatitis resources Conduct short oral quiz - prizes and giveaways for participants |
| When: | Wednesday 20th May 2009 |
| Where: | Munjuwa Aboriginal Corporation |
| For more info: | GSA Sexual Health, HIV & BBV Service |
| Games Galore | |
| Description: | A fun games and quiz session plus making a poster/art piece regarding BBV, particularly hepatitis C, for Aboriginal youth that attend a drop in centre. Showbags with hepatitis information. |
| When: | Thursday 21st May 2009 |
| Where: | The Place Youth Centre |
| For more info: | Vivienne Harris |
| Hepatitis Information Stall and BBQ | |
| Description: | Sausage Sizzle and Vegeburgers. To raise funds for patients experiencing difficulties during treatment. Stall to raise awareness and provide informatin on resources. |
| When: | Thursday 21st May 2009 |
| Where: | BBA Area |
| For more info: | Sue Polis |
| Hepatitis Awareness Among Mandaenan Community | |
| Description: | Professional Health Worker talk on hepatitis. Hand outs in a community launguage will be distributed to participants. Demonstration of gentle exercise. Morning tea and light lunch provided. |
| When: | Thursday 21st May 2009 |
| Where: | 70 Moore Street |
| For more info: | Ms Awatif Al-Khalmashi, 0403 645 783 |
| Hepatitis C Information Stall | |
| Description: | Colouring in competition, information resources stall plus BBQ |
| When: | Saturday 16th May 2009 |
| Where: | Forster Neighbourhood Centre Community Garden area Little Street, Forster |
| For more info: | Kylie Honor kylie@glcr.org.au 02 6555 5622 |
| Sydney Viedo Conference Forum: Why are the Rates of Hepatitis Higher in Aboriginal Communities? | |
| Description: | A video conference with the Canberra Forum hosted by the Australian Injecting & Drug Users' League (AIVL) to explore the issue of high rates of Hepatitis among Aboriginal Injecting Drug Users. Sponsored by SSWAHS Harm Reduction Forum Series. |
| When: | Friday 22nd May 2009 |
| Where: | The Marque Hotel Canberra, 102 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City ACT. |
| For more info: | Scott Rutter 02 9515 5293 |
| Hepatitis Information Stall | |
| Description: | Hepatitis Nurses and Health Promotion Workers will be available with resources and answers to questions on hepatitis. |
| When: | 18th - 21st May 2009 |
| Where: | Main Entrance to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital |
| For more info: | Ann Taylor 02 9515 7383
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| 'Walk the talk' art event | |
| Description: | Ephemeral chalk art on footpaths |
| When: | Monday 18th May 2009 10am - 2pm |
| Where: | Lismore Regional Gallery Presinct Lismore |
| For more info: | Leonie Jackson c.a.s.e Inc. ljacks10@hotmail.com |
| Update in Viral Hpeatitis for GPs, Practice Nurses and Health Workers | |
| Description: | An Education evening for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Health Workers to ensure GPs are trained in making a diagnosis of hepatitis B and C including the provision of appropriate care and referral. |
| When: | Wednesday 6th May 2009 |
| Where: | The Courtyard Marriott 18 - 14 Anderson Street Parrmatta NSW |
| For more info: | To register go to or for more info call ASHM on 02 8204 0700 |
| Update in Viral Hepatitis for GPs, Practice Nurses and Health Workers | |
| Description: | An Education evening for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Health Workers to ensure GP's are trained in making a diagnosis of hepatitis B and C including the provision of appropriate care and referral. |
| When: | Tuesday 19th May 2009 6.30pm - 9.00pm |
| Where: | Memories Function Centre Bankstown Trotting Club 178 Eldridge Road, Bankstown |
| For more info: | To register go to or for more info call ASHM on 02 8204 0700 |
| Update in Viral Hpeatitis for GPs, Practice Nurses and Health Workers | |
| Description: | An Education evening for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Health Workers to ensure GP's are trained in making a diagnosis of hepatitis B and C including the provision of appropriate care and referral. |
| When: | Wednesday 20th May 2009 6.30pm - 9.00pm |
| Where: | Aanuka Beach Resort |
| For more info: | To register go to or for more info cal ASHM on 02 8204 0700 |
| Update in Viral Hpeatitis for GPs, Practice Nurses and Health Workers | |
| Description: | An Education evening for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Health Workers to ensure GP's are trained in making a diagnosis of hepatitis B and C including the provision of appropriate care and referral. |
| When: | Tuesday 26th May 2009 6.30pm - 9.00pm |
| Where: | Conference Room, Piercy Place |
| For more info: | To register go to or for more info call ASHM on 02 8204 0700 |
| Hepatitis Awareness Week BBQ | |
| Description: | Provide health options for BBQ Brunch for members of the Aboriginal Community in Queanbeyan Distribution of Heptitis Resources Conduct short orgal quiz - prizes and giveaways for participates |
| When: | Wednesday 20th May 2009 9.30am - 11.30am |
| Where: | Munjuwa Aboriginal Corporation |
| For more info: | GSAHS Sexual Health, GIV & BBV Service |
| Hep C Information Display | |
| Description: | Information display and brochures |
| When: | Monday 18th - Friday 22nd May |
| Where: | Griffith Community Health Centre |
| For more info: | GSAHS Sexual Health, GIV & BBV Service |
| Targeted distribution of tourniquet packs with safer injection inforamtion | |
| Description: | Staff will conduct targeted distribution of tourniquet packs and promote Hepatitis Awarenes events in the local area. |
| When: | Monday 18th onwards |
| Where: | Liverpool, Penrith, Mt. Druitt |
| For more info: | Bethany White: 0423 840 168 |
| Hep C Information Stall in Main Foyer | |
| Description: | Stall providing Hep C Nutrition information, self managmeent resources and incredibly good information. |
| When: | Monday 18th - Friday 22nd May 2009 9am - 5pm daily |
| Where: | Main Entrance St Vincents Hospital Foyer |
| For more info: | Sr. Di How Chow |
| Fibroscan Demonstration | |
| Description: | Demonstration with the latest 'NON INVASIVE' FIBROSCAN by Dr Gail Mathews & Dr Mark Danta |
| When: | Monday 18th - Friday 22nd May 2009 9am - 5pm daily |
| Where: | Mezzanine Foyer, Level 4 |
| For more info: | Sr. Di How Chow |
| Hepatitis C Information Morning Tea | |
| Description: | Staff will be providing Hep C Nutrition info, self managmeent resources, FREE fruit, sandwiches and fruit juice. |
| When: | Wednesday 20th May 2009 9.30am - 11.30am |
| Where: | Rankin Court waiting room |
| For more info: | Sr. Di How Chow |
| Presentation on Hep C Treatment to Chinese Community | |
| Description: | Presentation on treatments to Chinese Community by Sr Di How Chow and others |
| When: | Wednesday 20th May 2009 9.30am - 11.30am |
| Where: | 2 Mary Street, |
| For more info: | Sr. Di How Chow |
| Update in Viral Hepatitis for GPs, Practice Nurses & Health Workers | |
| Description: | An Education evening for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Health Workers to ensure GP's are trained in making a diagnosis of hepatitis B and C including hthe providion of appropriate care and referral. |
| When: | Thursday 28th May 2009 6.30pm - 9.00pm |
| Where: | Dubbo Plains Division of General Practice |
| For more info: | To register go to or for more info call ASHM on 02 8204 0700 |
| 'Love your liver lunch' and hepatitis information stall | |
| Description: | BBQ and fruit with information session - re living with hepatitis diet, drug interactions and informal questions governed by group information. Resources supplied, game with relevant hepatitis information. NO MONEY WILL BE COLLECTED |
| When: | Tuesday 19th May 2009 11am - 1pm |
| Where: | Tolland Communtiy Centre |
| For more info: | Janine Sutton |
| Displays | |
| Description: | Provide resources and cards for hepatitis awareness week. |
| When: | Tuesday 19th May 2009 11am - 1pm |
| Where: | Wagga Base Hospital |
| For more info: | Janine Sutton |
| Sudanese Women Get Informed about Hepatitis C | |
| Description: | Sudanese women are welcome to participate in this information session. Child care and light refreshments will be provided. |
| When: | Friday 22nd May 2009 12.pm - 3pm |
| Where: | Merrylands Youth Centre |
| For more info: | Helen Cooper |
| Girls Pamper Day | |
| Description: | A program for females between 12-18 years of age from the Holroyd LGA, where they can participate in relaxation activities and general body, mind and soul maintenance. |
| When: | Wednesday 20th May 2009 4pm - 7pm |
| Where: | Guilford Youth Services |
| For more info: | Graig Taunton |
| Youth Outing to M9 Leisure Centre | |
| Description: | Young people for the Fuildford area will be attending a youth centre outing which will include a gues speaker from the Hep C council coming out to have an informatl discussion with the young people. |
| When: | Friday 22nd May 2009 4pm - 7.30pm |
| Where: | Guilford Youth Services |
| For more info: | Graig Taunton |
| Launch of Awareness Week and 2009 Flag Raising | |
| Description: | Flag raising ceremony and morning tea |
| When: | Monday 18th May 2009 10.am |
| Where: | Biripi ASM Purflett Nambi Centre |
| For more info: | Stacy Donovan |
| Hep C Awareness Week Communtiy Day | |
| Description: | Community Awarenss Raising Community BBQ and Touch Football day |
| When: | Wednesday 20th May 2009 10am - 2pm |
| Where: | Tobwabba AMS Mcintosh St Foster |
| For more info: | Stacy Donovan |
| Hep C Awareness Week Communtiy Day | |
| Description: | Community Awarenss Raising Community BBQ and Touch Football day |
| When: | Tuesday 19th May 2009 10am - 2pm |
| Where: | Old Pacific Hwy Taree South |
| For more info: | Stacy Donovan |
| Smoothie Stall | |
| Description: | Staff will provide free fruit smoothies, information on hepatitis, self-management resources, promotion of hep B vaccination, brief intervention and referral. |
| When: | 8.00 am - 12.30pm, Wednesday, 20th May. |
| Where: | Outside grounds of OTS, 2 South Street, Kogarah. |
| For more info: | Caroline James, Central Access Service, 02 9113 2943 |
| Community Barbeque | |
| Description: | Hepatitis awareness promotion with hep C nurse and prevention officer available to give advice and information with barbeque. |
| When: | 10.30 - 1.30, Thursday 21st May. |
| Where: | Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, 1 Bedford Street, Newtown. |
| For more info: | Paul Adabie/Cyril O'Connor community@newtowncentre.org |
| Healthy Hep C Mob Information & Community BBQ | |
| Description: | Information & Resources on Hepatitis B & C followed by a barbeque lunch. |
| When: | 10am - 1pm Wednesday 20th May. |
| Where: | Galambila A.M.S., Boambee St, Coffs Harbour NSW |
| For more info: | Galambila A.M.S. 02 6652 0800 or Estelle Wade 02 6656 7843 |
| Hepatitis Awareness Workshop for the Indonesian Community | |
| Description: | St George Migrant Resource Centre & the Indonesian Community Council of NSW will run an information workshop to increase awaeness amongst the Indonesian community of viral hepatitis issues. An information kit will be available to participants. |
| When: | 10am - 12 noon, Tuesday 19th May. |
| Where: | St George Migrant Resource Centre, 552 Princes Highway, Rockdale NSW. |
| For more info: | Kim, St George MRC 02 9597 5455 or the Yani/Indonesian Community Council of NSW 0407 141 028 |
| YZZzz Up on Hep C Day for Youth | |
| Description: | Series of 9 interactive workshops on hep C, sexual health, harm minimisation, self esteem, women's health, tats, Dr BBvs in conjuction with YOTs. Hepatitis C nurse, shire youth rep, AMS & Outback Division GPs. |
| When: | 9 am - 2.30 pm, Friday, 22nd May. |
| Where: | RSL Hall, Walgett NSW. |
| For more info: | Lyn Fields 0413 294 801 or Chrissie 0427 275 305 (Sexual Health) email: clittle@gwahs.health.nsw.gov.au |
| Targeted Distribution of Tourniquet Packs with Safer Injecting Information | |
| Description: | Staff will conduct targeted distribution of tourniquet packs and promote hepatitis awareness events in the local area. |
| When: | 18th May onwards. |
| Where: | Liverpool, Penrith, Mt Druitt, Campbelltown, Redfern, Surry Hills, Cabramatta & Bankstown. |
| For more info: | Bethany White 0423 840 168 email: BWhite@nchecr.unsw.edu.au |
| Tell Me! Hep C? | |
| Description: | Lunch event. Students will make an educational and interactive card game on hep C which will be then played. |
| When: | 12 - 2pm, 21st May. |
| Where: | Creative Youth Initiatives, Mission Australia Centre, Lower Ground Floor, 19 Denham Street, Surry Hills. |
| For more info: | Sarah Kim (Creative Youth Initiatives) 02 9356 8897 or email: kims@missionaustralia.com.au |
| Hepatitis Information Stall | |
| Description: | Hep B & hep C information. Educational and self-management resources. There will be a quiz, raffle and sweets. |
| When: | 11.00 am - 2.00 pm, Wednesday 20th May. |
| Where: | Cafeteria foyer, Concord Hospital, Hospital Road, Concord NSW 2139 |
| For more info: | Lindy Egan 02 9767 6372 email: legan@med.usyd.edu.au |
| Hepatitis Information Stall | |
| Description: | Hep B & C information. Educational and self management resources. There will be a quiz, raffle & sweets. |
| When: | 11 am - 2pm, Thursday 21st May. |
| Where: | Main Foyer, Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury Road, Campsie, NSW. |
| For more info: | Lindy Egan 02 9767 6372 email: legan@med.usyd.edu.au |
| SESIAH Awareness Week Launch | |
| Description: | SESIH Awareness Week Launch. Speakers include Terry Clout- CEO of East Illawarra Health, Dr. Jenny McDonald- Wollongong Hospital, Althea McKenzie - Hep C Council of NSW, Jules - Ceen & Heard, followed by afternoon tea.
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| When: | 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm Tuesday, 19th March
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| Where: | Lawson House Lecture Theatre Elouera House, Wollongong Hospital, Wollongong NSW. |
| For more info: | Chris Huber email christine.huber@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au |
| HIP HOP HEP | |
| Description: | Mission Australia Wollongong, along with a group of young people will perform Hip Hop routine and provide hep C awareness as part of a youth talent night.
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| When: | Monday 18th May.
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| Where: | Wollongong Youth Centre. |
| For more info: | Maree Dalby: dalbym@missionaustralia.com.au |
| HIP HOP HEP | |
| Description: | Mission Australia Wollongong, along with a group of young people will perform Hip Hop routine and provide hep C awareness to Warrawong residents at Warrawong Community Lunch.
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| When: | Lunchtime, Monday 18th May.
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| Where: | Warrawong Community Centre, Warrawong NSW |
| For more info: | Maree Dalby: dalbym@missionaustralia.com.au |
| HEP C ART | |
| Description: |
Shoalhaven Community Drug Action Team with DACAT and community members to the display of hep C information. |
| When: | 18-22nd May.
|
| Where: | DACAT, Nowra NSW. |
| For more info: | Kay.hippit@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au |
| INFORMATION SESSION ON HEPATITS C | |
| Description: | Discussion on what hepatitis C is, what the treatment is & what it is like to live with the disease. There will be an opportunity to ask questions about how hepatitis C affects a person's life, relationships, family and health. Light lunch and refreshments provided.
|
| When: | 10.30 am Wednesday 20th May.
|
| Where: | Al Amanah Hall, 56 Nagle Street, Liverpool, NSW |
| For more info: | The Muslim Women's Welfare of Australia, phone Wafa: 02 960 13645 or Sue: 0410 415 195 |
| ASSYRIAN HEPATITIS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN "AM I 1 IN 12?" | |
| Description: | An information seminar to raise awareness of viral hepatitis issues will be conducted prior the radio seminar. There will be a speaker, plus resources will be handed out. Refreshments will be provided.
|
| When: | 10.00 am - 1.00 pm, Friday 22nd May.
|
| Where: | Family First Step, Rooms 1 & 2, 25 Barbara Street, Fairfield. NSW |
| For more info: | Paul Gorgees on 02 9728 2594 or Martin Babakhan on 02 8717 4000 |
| Love Your Liver Family Day | |
| Description: | . Information stall on hepatitis A, B & C. including resources from the Hepatitis C Council of NSW. Information on local services. Healthy foods, fresh fruits and juice. Lucky door prize and activities for children.
|
| When: | 10.00 am - 2.00 pm, Tuesday 26th May.
|
| Where: | Wallage Lake Aboriginal Community, Little Yuin Preschool Building, Wallage Lake NSW. |
| For more info: | Cristine Taylor, Narooma Community Health Centre email: chris.taylor@gsahs.nsw.gov.au ph: 44762344 |
| Pamper Me Workshop | |
| Description: | Provide beauty/facial talk and emo for indigenous youth 12-18yrs with trival prizes and giveaways + afternoon tea. Hepatitis C awareness and education to be incorporated with the trivia quiz and giveaways
|
| When: | 3.30pm - 6.30pm Tuesday 21st May 2009
|
| Where: | Jerrinja Health Clinic |
| For more info: | Kym at Bay and Basin Community Resources 443 9244 |
NT
| World Hepatitis Day | |
| Description: | Live broadcast with Hot 100, giveaways, stalls promoting hepatitis awareness and resources. Fresh fruit and juices will be provided free. |
| When: | Tuesday 19th May 2009 |
| Where: | Raintree Park, Darwin Mall |
| For more info: | Sandie Noblet snoblet@ntahc.org.au info@ntahc.org.au 08 894 11711 |
SA
| Launch of NAW & SA Hepatitis C Action Plan & Love Your Liver Lunch | |
| Description: | Launch & lunch |
| When: | Tuesday 19th May6 2009 11am - 12.30pm |
| Where: | Sophia, 225 Cross Road Clarence Park, SA |
| For more info: | Cecilia 08 8362 8443 cecilia@hepccouncilsa.asn.au |
| RSVP | 15th May 2009 |
| Working with Hep C & Love Your Liver Lunch | |
| Description: | Workshop and lunch |
| When: | Friday 22nd May 2009 |
| Where: | 3 Hackney Road |
| For more info: | Brindi Johnstone, Drug and Alcohol Services SA brindi.johnstone@health.sa.gov.au |
| Dogs Love Livers - we should too | |
| Description: | A team from the hepatitis sector will take part in the RSCPA's million paws wak. Pets with red bows/jackets. Owners in red tops handing out bookmarks/flyers to innocent bystanders. |
| When: | Sunday 17th May 2009 9am - whatever |
| Where: | Adelaide City |
| For more info: | Lynn Newman or Deborah Warneke-Arnold 08 8362 8443 |
| Eat Healthy | |
| Description: | The centre will be having an information month about BBV. HCCSA peer educator will be handing out fruit, together with information about hepatitis C and the importance of healthy eating. |
| When: | 18 - 24 May - Anytime |
| Where: |
Hindmarsh Sobering Up Centre, Hindmarsh SA |
| For more info: | Lola Aviles lola@hepccouncilsa.asn.au
|
| Information for Young Vietnamese Users' Healthy Liver Lunch | |
| Description: | As above. |
| When: | Lunchtime 23rd May |
| Where: | Vietname Association, Athol Street, Athol Park SA |
| For more info: | Lola Aviles lola@hepccouncilsa.asn.au |
| Radio Adelaide Window Display | |
| Description: | Awareness raising posters etc |
| When: | 18 - 24 May |
| Where: | Radio Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide |
| For more info: | Cecilia Lim cecelia@hepccouncilsa.asn.au |
| Awareness Week Display & Love Your Liver Lunch | |
| Description: | Healthy lunch for peer educators & residentsand a display of hepatitis posters and resources in the occupationla therapy room. |
| When: | Thursday 21st May . |
| Where: | James Nash House Secure Facility |
| For more info: | Lina Varano, James Nash House. |
| Love Your Liver Colouring Competition | |
| Description: | Colouring competition for children 12 and below of a picture of O'liver with a selection of foods. Kids can add their own and choose what's good and bad. |
| When: | 1st - 25th May. |
| Where: | SA metropolitan libraries and various sites of partner organisations. |
| For more info: | cecilia@hepccouncilsa.asn.au |
| Love Your Liver Lunch | |
| Description: | Healthy liver-friendly lunch. |
| When: | 20th May . |
| Where: | Glenside Hospital Rural & Remote Ward. |
| For more info: | Sally Holmes, Glenside Hospital Tural & Remote Ward. |
| Tattooing & Body Piercing Industry Workshop | |
| Description: | Discussion of blood borne viruses with people from the industry. |
| When: | 18th May |
| Where: | SA Council |
| For more info: | John McKiernan john@hepccouncilsa.asn.au |
| Website Launch | |
| Description: | Launch of the Hepatitis Council of SA's re-developed website. |
| When: | 22nd May, |
| Where: | World wide web |
| For more info: | cecelia Lim cecelia@hepccouncilsa.asn.au |
| Down Your Street | |
| Description: | 1 in 60 Australians with Hep C or B translates into one person on each average suburban street. HCCSA stasff and volunteers and supporters will letterbox drop info about hepatitis on their streets/neighbourhoods. |
| When: | 18th - 30th May. |
| Where: | Various streets & neighbourhoods in SA. |
| For more info: | Cecelia Lim cecelia@hepccouncilsa.asn.au |
| Basic Hep C Workshop | |
| Description: | Workshop for AOD students. Introduction to hep C and background to Awareness Week. |
| When: | 22nd May. |
| Where: | Salisbury TAFWE |
| For more info: | John McKiernan john@hepccouncilsa.asn.au |
| Humanising the Virus | |
| Description: | Workshop for care workers on how to respond to clients, information on self-management including diet, values and attitudes. |
| When: | 20th May. |
| Where: | Hepatitis C Council of SA |
| For more info: | John McKiernan john@hepccouncilsa.asn.au |
| Red Cross Workers Workshop & Light Dinner | |
| Description: | Basic hepatitis C information session while enjoying a light dinner. |
| When: | 19th May. |
| Where: | Hepatitis C Council of SA |
| For more info: | John McKiernan john@hepccouncilsa.asn.au |
| Woolshed Workshop & Love Your Liver Lunch | |
| Description: | Hepatitis C information and lunch. |
| When: | 11.30 am - 1.30 pm,19th May |
| Where: | Ashbourne SA |
| For more info: | John McKiernan john@hepccouncilsa.asn.au |
Liver Friendly Foods |
|
| Description: | Radio discussion regarding a healthy diet and liver-friendly foods. |
| When: | Week prior to Awareness Week. |
| Where: | Vietnamese Community Radio |
| For more info: | My Phuong phuong.sramek@sa.vnca.org.au |
Love Your Liver Lunch |
|
| Description: | Healthy, liver-friendly foods served at lunch. |
| When: | 20th May . |
| Where: | SAVIVE Norwood, Fullarton Road, Norwood SA |
| For more info: | Carol Holly carol.holly@savive.org.au |
Workshop |
|
| Description: | Workshop on multiple morbidities. |
| When: | 9.30 am - 4.00 pm. |
| Where: | SACOSS, Marjorie Black House, 47 King William Road, Unley SA |
| For more info: | John McKiernan john@hepccouncilsa.asn.au |
TAS
| Love Your Liver Lunch | |
| Description: | Healthy, liver friendly lunch. |
| When: | 12.00 - 1pm, Tuesday19th May |
| Where: | Hadley's Hotel, Hobart. |
| For more info: | Carolyn Hay 03 6234 1242 |
| Love Your Liver Lunch | |
| Description: | Healthy, liver friendly lunch. |
| When: | 12.00 - 1.00 pm, Wednesday 20th May |
| Where: | Grand Chancellor Hotel, Launceston |
| For more info: | Carolyn Hay, 03 6234 1242 |
VIC
| Love Your Liver Forum | |
| Description: | For people living with hepatitis and sector workers who want to know more about managing hepatitis and how a healthy lifestyle can contribute to wellbeing - then join us for a healthy lunch. |
| When: | Tuesday 19th May, 10.30 - 11.30 am. |
| Where: | ACMI Function Space, Federation Square, Melbourne. |
| For more info: | emily@hepcvic.org.au |
| Love Your Liver Lunch | |
| Description: | Healthy liver-friendly lunch. |
| When: | 12.00 noon to 1.00 pm |
| Where: | Chocolate Buddha Japanese Restaurant, Federation Square, Melbourne. |
| For more info: | RSVP Essential by 12th May to Garry on 1800 703 003 (freecall) - Places limited. |
| Hepatitis Awareness Week Prevention Forum | |
| Description: | Discusses the theme 'Could We All be Doing More to Prevent Hepatitis C? Guest speakers include The Honorablle Daniel Andrews MP & Dr. Jim Hyde and Associate Professor Bebe Loff. RSVP by 14th May admin@hepcvic.org.au or phone 03 9380 4644. |
| When: | 9.30 am - 1.00 pm Monday 18th May. |
| Where: | Level 2, Training Area, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 250 - 290 Spring Street, East Melbourne. |
| For more info: | emily@hepcvic.org.au |
| Official Launch & Rock Concert | |
| Description: | National launch of Hepatitis Awareness Week by Senator Jan McLucas. In the afternoon there will be performances by local band, The Green Hills of the Earth, followed by the Melbourne Hep Cats featuring Criston Barker (ex Air Supply), the hard rocking band X, The Transplants featuring front man from Painters & Dockers, Paul Stewart, with Shane Laffey from Man Friday, and finally to end the day with a bang, Russell Morris and band will perform some well known songs. |
| When: | Tuesday 19th May, 1.00 - 4.00 pm |
| Where: | Federation Square, Melbourne |
| For more info: | emily@hepcvic.org.au |
| Hepatitis C Discussion Forum | |
| Description: | The theme will be Discrimination & Advocacy; What is it and what can you do about it? This is a public forum for workers in the health. welfare, community & drug & alcohol sectors. The presentation looks at anti-discrimination and human rights legislation in Victoria, how it works and where it con be used to achieve equality and fair treatment. Discussion will follow presentation. Guest speaker will be Damien Norris of the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Copmmission. RSVP by the 14th May admin@hepcvic.org.au |
| When: | 3.00 - 4.30 pm Thursday 21st May. |
| Where: | Hepatitis C Victoria, Suite 5, 200 Sydney Road, Brunswick. |
| For more info: | emily@hepcvic.org.au or phone 03 9380 4644 |
| Spotlight on Chronic Hepatitis B | |
| Description: | A free comunity sector forum that explores ways to improve treatment and care for people living with chronic hepatitis B. RSVP erced@alfred.org.au or phone 03 9076 2637 |
| When: | 10.00 - 3.30 pm Wednesday 20th May. |
| Where: | ARCSHS, 215 Franklin Street, Melbourne. |
| For more info: | emily@hepcvic.org.au or phone 03 9380 4644 |
WA
| Cyril Jackson Health Festival | |
| Description: | Stall set up at Cyril Jackson Senior Campus to promote health lifestyles |
| When: | 10am - 1.30 |
| Where: | Cyril Jackson Senior Campus Bassendean |
| For more info: | Kristen Knox eto@hepatitiswa.com.au 08 9227 9806 |
| WA Association for Mental Health Information Session | |
| Description: | An information session for workers about hep A, B and C transmission and other general inforamtion |
| When: | 9.30 - 12.30 |
| Where: | WAAMA, Floreat |
| For more info: | Lyn Tolliday support@hepatitiswa.com.au 08 9227 9806 |
| AIVL Forum Video Link | |
| Description: | Video link to the AIVL Foirum in Canberra addressing 'Why are the rates of Hepatitis Higher in ABoriginal Communities. Where to from Here? |
| When: | 9.30 - 11.30 |
| Where: | Theartrette, Ground Floor Department of Health, 189 Royal Street East Perth |
| For more info: | Kristen Knox eto@hepatitiswa.com.au 08 9227 9806 |
| A B C of Hepatitis | |
| Description: | Events aimed at increasing awareness of hep reatment and addressing hepatitis related stigma. Will include a key note speaker, local radio and print news, advertising on notice boards and to clients as well as a quiz competition |
| When: | Running all week |
| Where: | Carnavon and Geraldton |
| For more info: | Marisa Gille |
| Am I number 12? | |
| Description: | Education workshop for health professionals in the Great Southers and local services for IDU's |
| When: | |
| Where: | Albany |
| For more info: | Erica Whinnen Public Health Unit 08 9842 7500 08 9842 7530 |
| Family Day - Am I Number 12? | |
| Description: | Family day inclusing sausage sizzle and a basketball competitoin. It will also include activities for the3 children to do with the support of the local mobile creche. Information packs will be available to those who attend along with a variety of services providing information |
| When: | Thursday 21st May 2009 |
| Where: | Millen Street, Kalgoorlie |
| For more info: | Deborah Clark Cenrecare Inc (Goldfields) 08 9091 1833 |
| Latin Cardio Exercise Session with Information | |
| Description: | Information session on hep C prevention and support partnered with a Latin cardio dance to promote cardiovasclar health. There will also be a health lunch provided. |
| When: | May 20th and 21st |
| Where: | Bunbury |
| For more info: | Lesley Jackes 08 9791 3350 |
| Hep C Support Groups | |
| Description: | Morning tea and support groups for those at risk of IDU and hepatitis C |
| When: | May 20th and 21st |
| Where: | Albany Prison |
| For more info: | Erica Whinnen BBV Portfolio Albany Prison 08 9842 4463 |