World Hepatitis Day

National Hepatitis Awareness Week 2008

National Activities

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National Launch
Description:

Hepatitis Australia will host a cocktail reception to launch the World Hepatitis Day and National Hepatitis Awareness Week campaigns.

The global and national campaigns aim to raise awareness of viral hepatitis among Australians and secure the support of government to strengthen prevention efforts and improve the diagnosis, treatment, care and support of people living with viral hepatitis.

The launch event will provide an ideal opportunity to hear more about this important initiative and enjoy an exclusive performance from former Air Supply band member, Criston Barker who has personal experience of living with chronic viral hepatitis.

When:

Sunday 18 May, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Peter Doyles @ the Quay, Sydney
For more info:

Contact Belinda Rowe 92 9956 800 or email Belinda.rowe@fleishman.com

Attendance is by invitation only

 

 

HFA Hep C Updates Launch
Description: A national online launch of HFA's Hepatitis Awareness Week Information Updates via HFA's email newsletter. This will give the links to the Updates on the HFA website. Register on the HFA website to receive the newsletter. www.haemophilia.org.au
When: Monday 19 May, 10am
Where: On line
For more info:

Phone Suzanne at HFA on 03 9885 7800 or email hfaust@haemophilia.org.au

 

 

Needle Exchange Programs in Australian Prisons
Description:

The Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users' League (AIVL) is hosting a public forum to explore the issue of needle exchange programs in Australian prisons.

Speakers Include

Alex Wodack
Director, Alcohol and Drug Service, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney

Gino Vumbaca
Executive Director, Australian National Council on Drugs

Michael Moore
Chief Executive Officer, Pulic Health Association of Australia

Helen Watchirs
ACT Human Rights and Discrimination Commissioner

Wayne Capper
Prisoner Advocate

Speakers will be followed by an open Q&A session

When: Tuesday 20 May 2008, 9:30am tea and coffee for 10am start. 12pm close followed by a light lunch.
Where:

ACT Legislative Assembly
Exhibition Room, First Floor
London Circuit, Canberra City

RSVP: Friday 9th May
For more info:

Phone Steve at AIVL on 02 6279 1600 or email stevel@aivl.org.au

 

Brochure: Hepatitis B - What you need to know
Description:

Hepatitis B - what you need to know A new brochure produced by the Hepatitis Council of Queensland and Hepatitis Australia is now available. The brochure is designed to provide readers with simple informative answers to the following questions; 

  • What is hepatitis B?
  • How do you get hep B?
  • How can you prevent getting hep B?
  • Is there a hep B vaccination?
  • How do you know if you have hep B?
  • What will happen to me if I have hep B?
  • Is there a treatment for hep B?
  • How do I look after myself if I have hep B?
  • Do I have to tell anyone that I have hep B?
  • Who can I speak to if I want to know more about hep B?
For more info:

Click here to download the brochure or contact your local Hepatitis Council to obtain a hard copy. (limited supply available)

 

 

Louie, Me and Hep C
Description: Wide Bay Health Service District will be screening the movie Louie, Me and Hep C for Division of General Practice, Practice Nurses, pharmacies and medical and nursing staff of the hospitals. Dr Kees Nydam, Director of Clinical Education and Dr Margaret Young, Public Health Physician for Wide Bay, Central and Central West Qld will be speaking.
When: 19 May at USQ in Hervey Bay
21 May at CQU in Bundaberg
Where: As above
For more info:

Cheryl Nevin - 41502892
NSP Preventions Program Officer
Wide Bay Health Service District

 

 

Launch of Electronic HBV Monograph:
B Positive - everything you wanted to know about hepatitis B
Description:

The Australasian Society for HIV Medicine (ASHM) and The Cancer Council of NSW have joined forces to develop this practical resource to support primary care providers in combating hepatitis B. Primary care providers form the front line in this response through testing, vaccination, monitoring and the institution of effective treatment.

Important issues for general practitioners and other primay care providers covered in the monograph include:

  • Hepatitis B testing and interpreting test results
  • Primary prevention of hepatitis B virus infection
  • Assessment and treatment
  • Managing patients with advanced liver disease
  • Infection control
  • Legal considerations around privacy and confidentiality

The monograph incorporates a fact sheet for people living with chronic hepatitis B infection and contact details of useful organisations and other relevant resouces.

When: 19 May 2008
Where: B Positive - everything you wanted to know about hepatitis B: a primary guilde for care providers is available for download from the ASHM websiteat http://www.ashm.org.au/publications
For more info:

Please contact ASHM on 02 8204 0700

 

Launch of the Educators Website
Description:

This site has been developed by Hepatitis Australia for people who educate others about viral hepatitis. There are various people in the community that educate others about hepatitis C. Hepatitis C education may be their primary role, for example educators in state and territory hepatitis councils, or it could be a small component of an education program/curriculum e.g. secondary schools teachers discussing blood borne viruses with students. This site is there to support these people and others to be able to provide accurate and relevant information to others about hepatitis C.
When: 19 May 2008
Where: www.hepedu.org.au
For more info:

Please contact susan at (02) 6232 4257

susan@hepatitisaustralia.com.au

 

 

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