World Hepatitis Day
National Hepatitis Awareness Week 2008
Activities Calendar
Click on the links below to browse to activities in your state or territory.
If your organisation is running an activity for Hepatitis C Awareness Week please call your local Hepatitis Council to obtain an Events Form so we can advertise your activity on this site.
ACT
| Celebrating Hepatitis Awareness | |
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| Description: | Stall providing resources and liver friendly lunch |
| When: | Monday 19 May |
| Where: | Garema Place, Civic ACT, 11am - 2pm |
| For more info: | Tina Harrison |
| Information Stall | |
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| Description: | Information stall |
| When: | Monday 19 May - Friday 23 May |
| Where: | Foyer at Canberra Hospital |
| For more info: | ACT Hepatitis C Council 02 6257 2911 |
| Big Healthy BBQ | |
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| Description: | ACT Hepatitis C Council in conjunction with the Winnunga Nimmityjah Health Service are having a Big Healthy BBQ. This Awareness raising event aims to demystify hepatitis, introduce services and treatment options available locally, and encourage people to seek self awareness regarding their hepatitis B & C Status. Please support this event by bringing along your clients, friends and colleagues |
| When: | Tuesday 20 May, 11:00am - 3:00pm |
| Where: | Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service, 63 Boolimba Crescent, Narrabundah |
| For more info: | ACT Hepatitis C Council 02 6257 2911 |
| Viral Hepatitis Forum | |
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| Description: | Experts in the field of viral hepatitis will present their findings in an interactive forum. This will be followed by a Q & A session and morning tea. |
| When: | Wed 21 May, 10.00am - 11.30am followed by morning tea |
| Where: | Department of Health and Ageing |
| For more info: | Fifi Imbriano email fifi.imbriano@health.gov.au or |
QLD
| 12 Hours 12 People | |
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| Description: | Promoting Hepatitis Education by running a community BBQ and entertainment by local artists; information stalls and guest speakers |
| When: | TBA |
| Where: | Cherbourg Memorial Park Cherbourg |
| For more info: | Cherbourg Community Health Service |
| Hep C Awareness Rocks Rocky | |
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| Description: | Art workshops to make several art canvases and provide hepatitis information. Final art pieces displayed at a launch at Walter Reid Art Space. Community BBQs and Hepatitis awareness events at Quay St Park and Yeppoon Beach. Lots of activities on the day! |
| When: | 1. BBQ Quay Street Park - Wednesday 2 May 2. BBQ Yeppoon Beach - Friday 23 May |
| Where: | 1. Quay Street Park, Rockhampton |
| For more info: | QuilHN and ATODS NSP |
| Cunnamulla Hepatitis Awareness Week | |
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| Description: | A BBQ and information day will be held for the community, plus a hepatitis poster competition based on the number 12 theme will be held and foyer displays will be set up in clinics. |
| When: | TBA |
| Where: | Cunnamulla Primary Health Care Centre and Cunnamulla State School |
| For more info: | Cunnamulla Aboriginal Corp for Health |
| Dozen Peach Drops for Hepatitis Awareness | |
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| Description: | The group will hold a stall at the Bowen market on Sunday May 18 to sell homemade peach drops. The stall will be decorated with posters and information and flyers with hepatitis information attached to the dozen Peach Drops. |
| When: | Sunday 18 May, 8.00am - 12.00 noon |
| Where: | Bowen Market Hanson Park Horseshoe Bay Rd Bowen |
| For more info: | Zonta Club of Bowen |
| C Calendar | |
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| Description: | A 12 month calendar will be created July 08 - June 09 with each month focusing on a different topic relating to hepatitis with pictures. The 12 months will represent issues relating to hepatitis. Food provided at the launch of the calendar. |
| When: | Calendar Launch - Monday 19 May, 3.00pm - 4.00pm Nambour Hospital Stall - Tues 20 May 11.00am - 1.00pm |
| Where: | Calendar Launch - Discovery Hall, Maroochydore Nambour Hospital Stall - Nambour Hospital |
| For more info: | QulHN Sunshine Coast |
| Hepatitis Education Stall | |
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| Description: | A collaboration of services will be providing information and education by setting up information stalls in shopping complexes in the tablelands. Information resources as well as free razors, toothbrushes and bottles of water will be available. |
| When: | Tuesday 20 May |
| Where: | Shopping Complexes in Mareeba and Atherton |
| For more info: | ATODS |
| 12 African Leader Forum | |
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| Description: | The Forum will invite 12 African community leaders to a Hepatitis Awareness Forum. The African community leaders will be from twelve different African countries to talk about his/her own experiences with hepatitis B or C infections. Food provided |
| When: | Tuesday 20 May |
| Where: | African Restaurant to be advised |
| For more info: | Ethnic Communities Council of QLD |
| Do We Care - Lets Be Aware | |
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| Description: | BBQ and health forum |
| When: | Tues 20 May and Thur 22 May, 10.30am - 1.30pm |
| Where: | CDEP Work Sheds Lindores St St George QLD |
| For more info: | Balone Further Education and Training Group |
| Hepatitis Awareness Week | |
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| Description: | Hepatitis Awareness Week evet for the Logan community. Stalls from local community services, giveaways, activities and information available on the day. |
| When: | Wed 21 May, 10.00am - 2.00pm |
| Where: | 97 - 103 Wembly Road Logan Central (out front of Logan Central Community Health) |
| For more info: | Jody Weir |
| Picnics in the Park | |
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| Description: | A big picnic is planned with many organisations running activities on the day. Free food is provided. A treasure hunt incorporating the 'Am I No. 12?" theme is planned where participants have the chance to win prizes. |
| When: | Wednesday 21 May, 12.00noon - 3.00 pm |
| Where: | New Farm Park Cnr Brunswick St & Merthyr Rd New Farm QLD |
| For more info: | Hepatitis Council of Queensland |
| 12 Days Street Socceroo Program | |
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| Description: | In conjunction with 'Picnics in the Park' a street soccer tournament will be played. Players will be encouraged to consider their health for 12 days. Referees will run a drill around the number 12. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the activity. |
| When: | Wednesday 21 May, 2.00pm - 3.30pm |
| Where: | New Farm Park Cnr Brunswick St and Merthyr Rd New Farm QLD |
| For more info: | Big Issue Street Socceroos Program |
| Learn About Safe Liver Herbs | |
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| Description: | Safe Liver Herbs - Learn about safe and unsafe herbs for the liver. Free herbs supplied with information and a demonstration on how to prepare them. A naturopath available to answer questions and promote liver care. BBQ celebration at end of week. |
| When: | Safe Liver Herbs Wednesday 21 May and Thursday 22 May BBQ Firday 23 May |
| Where: | Safe Liver Herbs - QulHN Gold Coast Unit 12/99 West Burleigh Road BBQ - Burleigh Heads Foreshores |
| For more info: | QulHN Gold Coast |
| Kalwun Health Service | |
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| Description: | Information session for male and female clients about Hepatitis involving guest speakers. The session will be followed with a community BBQ on the beach in collaboration with QulHN Gold Coast. |
| When: | Friday 23 May |
| Where: | Burleigh Heads Foreshore |
| For more info: | Kalwun Health Services |
NSW
| Information Displays in Northern Sydney | |
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| Description: | Information and resource displays |
| When: | Monday 19th May- Friday 23rd May |
| Where: | Hornsby, Ryde& Mona Vale Hospitals Brooklyn, Galston, Pennant Hills, Turramurra and Berowra CHC's. |
| For more info: | Karina Hickey |
| World Hepatitis Day Awareness Stall | |
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| Description: | "Am I number 12?" awareness stall with free fruit, baloons, posters and stickers, information, resources, quizzes and a hepatitis powerpoint presentation. Staffed by a liver clinic specialist, social worker and health education officer. |
| When: | Monday 19th May |
| Where: | in the foyer of Royal North Shore Hospital |
| For more info: | Karina Hickey |
| World Hepatitis Day comes to Ryde | |
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| Description: | Free fresh fruit for clients, screening of DVD's on the big screen including 'The Big Combo', Hepatitis quizes, free stickers, information displays and posters. |
| When: | Monday 19th May - Friday 23rd May 2-5pm Daily |
| Where: | RUSH Needle and Syringe Program |
| For more info: | Karina Hickey |
| World Hepatitis Day comes to Manly | |
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| Description: | Free fresh fruit for clients, screening of DVD's on the big screen including 'The Big Combo', Hepatitis quizes, free stickers, information displays and posters. |
| When: | Monday 19th May- Friday 23rd May 12pm-5.30pm daily |
| Where: | Manly RUSH Needle and Syringe Program |
| For more info: | Karina Hickey |
| "Question of the Month" | |
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| Description: | Brief intervention activity to raise awareness of Viral Hepatitides A, B, C amongst PWID including prevention, treatment, vaccination and consequences of co-infection. |
| When: | 1st through 31st May 2008 |
| Where: | All Central Coast of NSW Primary NSPs |
| For more info: | Rob Marsh |
| Hep C, Handwashing and Safer Injection Peer Education Project | |
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| Description: | Peer education project on Hep C prevention, importance of handwashing and safer injecting practices. |
| When: | May 2008 onwards |
| Where: | Holden St & Long Jetty NSP primaries |
| For more info: | Krista Turner |
| HepLink West | |
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| Description: | Workforce development for workers in Sydney's West. This session is based on liver cancer and non alcoholic steatosis. |
| When: | 15 May, 9.45am - 12.00noon |
| Where: | Westmead Hospital Education and Conference Centre Theatre 4 |
| For more info: | Susan Holdaway on 9845 5627 or email susan_holdaway@wsahs.nsw.gov.au |
| Hepatitis Awareness Week volunteer harbour cruise | |
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| Description: | To thank our volunteers for the work they've done over the years, we've organised a harbour cruise plus seafood lunch on the Sunday afternoon before world hepatitis awareness day. |
| When: | 17th May 2008, Midday |
| Where: | Darling Harbour |
| For more info: | (By invitation from the Hepatitis C Council of NSW) |
| Hepatitis Info Display at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital | |
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| Description: | Hepatitis information display at Emergency Department of Wagga Wagga Base Hospital waiting room. |
| When: | Monday 19 May to Sunday 25 May |
| Where: | Wagga Wagga Base Emergency Department waiting room |
| For more info: | Rebecca Bush (02) 6938 6492 |
| Hepatitis Information Display | |
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| Description: | Hepatitis information display with information on self help resources, maintaining healthy eating & safe injecting practices |
| When: | Monday 19 May to Sunday 25 May |
| Where: | Wagga Wagga Community Health Centre |
| For more info: | Rebecca Bush (02) 6938 6492 |
| Hepatitis Awareness Display - Albury | |
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| Description: | Display of information and awareness message |
| When: | Monday 19 May to Friday 23 May |
| Where: | Albury Community Health Centre |
| For more info: | Angela McGuire 605 81842 |
| Posters in local GP clinics | |
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| Description: | Information display in GP clinics in the local area |
| When: | Monday 19 May to Friday 23 May |
| Where: | GP clinics in Albury area |
| For more info: | Angela McGuire 605 81842 |
| Poster Display and Resources | |
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| Description: | Information and Resources Available |
| When: | 19 May - 24 May, 9.00am - 5.00pm and after hours |
| Where: | Queanbeyan Hospital |
| For more info: | Angela Trevaskis |
| Poster Display and Resources | |
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| Description: | Information and Resources Available |
| When: | 19 May - 24 May, 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Where: | Karabar Community Health Centre Southbar Road, Karabar |
| For more info: | Angela Trevaskis |
| Poster Display and Resources | |
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| Description: | Information and Resources available |
| When: | 19 May - 24 May, 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Where: | Queanbeyan Community Health Centre 26 Antill Street, Queanbeyan |
| For more info: | Angela Trevaskis |
| Display and Information Stall | |
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| Description: | Information and Health promotion - various free resources |
| When: | Mon 19 May to Frid 23 May, 9.00am - 4.00pm daily |
| Where: | St Vincent's Hospital - Main entrance 390 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst |
| For more info: | Zoe Potgieter, (02)8382 2887 or email zpotgieter@stvincents.com.au |
| HAW Goodie Bag distribution | |
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| Description: | Resource bags containing information will be distributed to clients on OTP Queanbeyan and Goulburn |
| When: | Mon 19 May to Frid 23 May |
| Where: | Quenabeyan and Goulburn |
| For more info: | GSAHS Sexual Health, HIV and Blood Borne Virus Service in partnership with GSAHS AOD Service |
| Your Liver Will Thank You For it! | |
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| Description: | We will be providing Lentil and Vegetable Soup with roll; a selection of fruit; information on Hep C treatment; information on nutrition that is beneficial to maintaining a health liver. |
| When: | 19 May, 11.00am - 4.00pm |
| Where: | ACON NSP 9 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills |
| For more info: | ACON on 02 9206 2052 |
| Smoothies for Hep C Week | |
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| Description: | Healthy fruit smoothies and Hep C info for clients attending the Centre |
| When: | 19 May, 12.30pm - 2.30pm |
| Where: | Darcy House, Port Kembla |
| For more info: | First Step Program |
| Smoothies for Hep C Week | |
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| Description: | Healthy fruit smoothies and Hep C info for clients attending the Centre |
| When: | 20 May, 7.00am - 1.00pm |
| Where: | Denison Methadone Clinic Denison Street, Wollongong |
| For more info: | First Step Program |
| Smoothies for Hep C Week | |
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| Description: | Healthy fruit smoothies and Hep C info for clients attending the Centre |
| When: | 20 May, 2.00pm - 3.00pm |
| Where: | Acon Crn Kenny and Ellen Street, Wollongong |
| For more info: | First Step Program |
| Smoothies for Hep C Week | |
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| Description: | Healthy fruit smoothies and Hep C info for clients attending the Centre |
| When: | 21 May, 7.30am - 12.00pm |
| Where: | Bungora Illawarra Opiod Treatment Centre Cnr Urunga Parade and New Dapto Rd Wollongong |
| For more info: | First Step Program |
| Hep C Open Day for patients of Rankin Court | |
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| Description: | Providing fruit salad and yoghurt to all patients attending clinic and having an open day event in our group room with sandwiches, resources, advice and quiz. |
| When: | 21 May, 8.00am - 1.00pm |
| Where: | Rankin Court Waiting Room and Group Room 366 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst |
| For more info: | Ashley Cochran email acochrane@stvincents.com.au |
| Hep C Open Day for patients of Rankin Court | |
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| Description: | Providing fruit salad and yoghurt to all patients attending clinic and having a open day event in our group room with sandwiches, resources, advice and quiz |
| When: | 21 May, 8.00am - 1.00pm |
| Where: | Rankin Court Waiting Room and Group Room 366 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst |
| For more info: | Ashley Cochrane email acochrane@stvincents.com.au |
| Professional Development Course for Aboriginal Health Workers | |
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| Description: | State-wide network of Aboriginal Sexual Health workers will be trained in a 2 day workshop during awareness week in conjunction with the AH&MRC and ASHM in aspects of viral hepatitis and BBV prevention in a rural location. |
| When: | 21st and 22nd May, 9am - 5pm |
| Where: | Dubbo |
| For more info: | (by invitation only from the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council) |
| Hepatitis Awareness BBQ | |
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| Description: | Hepatitis Awareness BBQ with Hepatitis information stall attached. BBQ will provide breakfast and information. |
| When: | Wednesday 21 May, 9.00am - 11.00am |
| Where: | Banksia Clinic Wagga Wagga Base Hospital |
| For more info: | Rebecca Bush (02) 6938 6492 |
| Hepatitis Awareness Week BBQ Breakfast | |
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| Description: | Resource provision, BBQ Breakfast, information |
| When: | Wed 21 May, 9.30am - 11.00am |
| Where: | Munjuwa Aboriginal Coorporation Rutledge Street, Queanbeyan |
| For more info: | Shannon Woodward on
0427 893 247 or email |
| Launch for South East Sydney Illawarra Health | |
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| Description: | SESIH Awareness Week Launch Speakers include Terry Clout, CEO South East Sydney Illawarra; Amany Zekry, Hepatologist; Stuart Loveday, Hepatitis C Council NSW; Kelly, Ceen & Heard speaker followed by a hepatitis C prevention workshop and morning tea. |
| When: | Wed 21 May, 10.00am - 12.00noon |
| Where: | Kirketon Road Centre Kings Cross Firestation cnr Victoria & Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst |
| For more info: | Chris Huber email christine.huber@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au |
| Smoothies for Hep C Week | |
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| Description: | Healthy fruit smoothies and Hep C info for clients attending the Centre |
| When: | 22 May, 7.30am - 1.00pm |
| Where: | LAMP Methadone Clinic Lawrence Ave, Nowra |
| For more info: | First Step Program |
| Hepatitis Stall | |
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| Description: | Stall providing information on Hepatitis B and C |
| When: | 22 May 2008, 1.00pm - 4.00pm |
| Where: | Riverside Plaza Monaro Street, Queanbeyan |
| For more info: | Angela Trevaskis |
| Smoothies for Hep C Week | |
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| Description: | Healthy fruit smoothies and Hep C info for clients attending the Centre |
| When: | 23 May, 2.00pm - 3.00pm |
| Where: | Wollongong Crisis Centre Illawon St, Berkeley |
| For more info: | First Step Program |
| Healthy Lifestyle - Soup Delight | |
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| Description: | Stall will be giving out soup, bread rolls etc, providing education materials, brief intervention and blasting out groovy tunes on the stereo................... |
| When: | Friday 23 May, 7.00am - 1.00pm |
| Where: | Outer grounds of Sutherland Hospital. The Kingsway, Caringbah (Just behind the bus shelter) |
| For more info: | Brett or Justin (02) 9522 1046 |
| Healthy Lifestyle - Soup Delight | |
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| Description: | Stall will be giving out hot soup, bread rolls etc. We will be providing education materials, brief intervention and referrals. |
| When: | Friday 23 May, 8.30am - 12.30pm |
| Where: | Ground Floor (outside the Methadone Clinic) 2 South Street, Kogarah |
| For more info: | Caroline, Peter or Anne Maree - 9113 2943 |
| Sydney South West Harm Reduction Forum | |
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| Description: | A quarterly interagency meeting organised by Sydney South West Area Health Services. This month's meeting will explore hepatitis C treatment, access strategies and outcomes of the NSW Health Treatment and Care Review. |
| When: | 26 May, 9.30am - 12.00noon |
| Where: | Brown St Community Hall, Newtown (behind the Newtown Library |
| For more info: | Scott Rutter on 9515 5293 or email scott.rutter@email.cs.nsw.gov.au |
| Hepatitis Awareness Education Session | |
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| Description: | Education for residents of Quamby House only |
| When: | 26 May 2008 |
| Where: | Quamby House, Men's Shelter, Riches Lane, Albury |
| For more info: | Invitation only, Angela McGuire 605 81842 |
NT
| Hepatitis C Education Session | |
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| Description: | Information for school students on Hepatitis C and BBVs and NTAHC services (closed session) |
| When: | Monday 19 May, 11.30am - 2.30 pm |
| Where: | NTAHC Office 46 Woods St, Darwin |
| For more info: | Contact Felicity at NATHC on (08) 8941 1711 or email fward@ntahc.org.au |
| Healthy Lifestyle Lunch | |
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| Description: | Healthy lunch for clients and service providers with a focus on Hepatitis C |
| When: | Monday 19 May, 12.00noon - 2.00pm |
| Where: | NTAHC - Alice Springs 14 Railway Terrace, Alice Springs |
| For more info: | Paola Nadich (08) 8953 3172 or email pnadich@ntahc.org.au |
| Youth Amphetamine Information Project | |
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| Description: | This workshop is a peer based information session on amphetamines, blood borne viruses and overdose. Under 25's only! |
| When: | Wednesday 21 May, 6.00-8.00pm |
| Where: | Happy Yess |
| For more info: | Phone NTAHC on (08) 8941 1711 or email kbryon@ntahc.org.au |
| NSP BBQ and Information Stall | |
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| Description: | Free BBQ and information on Hepatitis C |
| When: | Saturday 24 May, 10.00am-12.00noon |
| Where: | 46 Woods St, Darwin NTAHC carpark |
| For more info: | Phone NTACH on (08) 8941 1711 or email skilford@ntach.org.au |
SA
| Kalparrin Community DVD show | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Screening of Don't Be Buntha & Quiet Onset. Organised in partnership with Aboviginal Drug and Alcohol Council |
| When: | Postponed, please call 08 8362 8443 for information |
| Where: | |
| For more info: | Cecilia Lim email
cecilia@hepccouncilsa.asn.au or |
| Women's Circle of Health - pre AW event | |
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| Description: | Workshop on hep C with prisoners |
| When: | 12 May, 1.30pm - 3.30pm |
| Where: | Adelaide Women's Prison |
| For more info: | Maggie McCabe |
| Rhythm Exchange drumming celebration - pre AW event | |
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| Description: | A community celebration to mark National Hepatitis Awareness Week. Involves the Afghani, Sudanese and Vietnamese communities |
| When: | 17 May, 2.00pm - 4.00pm |
| Where: | The Parks Community Centre, Theatre One |
| For more info: | John McKiernan |
| Helplink SA Forum | |
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| Description: | Forum on issues surrounding hepatitis B in SA - speakers include Dr Stephen McNally, Jo Morgan, Jack Wallace, John McKiernan |
| When: | 19 May, 9.30am - 12.30pm |
| Where: | Education Development Centre Room G. 11B, Milner Street, Hindmarsh |
| For more info: | John McKiernan |
| Jelly babies meet the media | |
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| Description: | Health Minister John Hill together with HCCSA staff and mascot Oliver will be distributing jelly babies to members of the public. Jelly babies are packed in bags in dozens with one a different colour. |
| When: | 19 May, 3.45pm - 4.15pm |
| Where: | Steps of Parliament House |
| For more info: | Cecilia Lim |
| Art Exhibition Opening & Awareness Week Launch | |
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| Description: | Launch of Hepatitis Awareness Week in SA by Health Minister John Hill. Also opening of the "My Lucky Number" art exhibition. |
| When: | 19 May, 4.00pm - 5.30pm |
| Where: | Hepatitis C Council SA 3 Hackney Road, Hackney |
| For more info: | Launch - Cecilia Lim email
cecilia@hepccouncilsa.asn.au |
| Woolshed Workshop | |
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| Description: | Regular education workshop at the Woolshed Centre. Will focus on hepatitis awareness week resources |
| When: | 20 May, 10.00am - 3.00pm |
| Where: | The Woolshed |
| For more info: | Maggie McCabe |
| Calming the C Support Group meeting - Hep B presentation | |
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| Description: | Regular support group will look at hepatitis in global context and learn a bit about hep B |
| When: | 20 May, 12:00 noon - 2.00pm |
| Where: | HCCSA 3 Hackney Road, Hackney |
| For more info: | Deborah Warneke-Arnold |
| DASSA Seminar Series - Hep C education | |
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| Description: | Part of a series for workers in the sector. This session will cover hepatitis C. Awareness Week information and resources will be distributed and issues discussed. |
| When: | 21 May 2008 |
| Where: | Room 1.11A, Education Development Centre Milner Street, Hindmarsh |
| For more info: | John McKiernan |
| Taoundi College Health and Disability Expo | |
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| Description: | Information stall at the Aboriginal College |
| When: | 22 May, 10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Where: | Taoundi College, Port Adelaide |
| For more info: | Lyn Green email lyn.green@hepccouncilsa.asn.au |
| Art Exhibition Open Day | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Workshop with artists involved in the art show, workers in the sector and community |
| When: | 22 May, 10.30am - 1.00pm |
| Where: | HCCSA 3 Hackney Road, Hackney |
| For more info: | Maggie McCabe |
| Salisbury TAFE Workshop | |
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| Description: | Education/workshop including positive speaker presentation |
| When: | 23 May, 11.00am - 12.30pm |
| Where: | TAFESA Salisbury campus |
| For more info: | John McKiernan |
TAS
| Hepatitis C Forums | |
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| Description: | Forums will cover topics including world Hepatitis Day, Discrimination, Treatment experience in Tasmania. Light refreshments will be provided. |
| When: | Monday 26 May, 5.30pm - 7.30pm |
| Where: | Federation Room Devonport entertainment and Function Centre Devonport |
| For more info: | Phone Tascahrd on 03 6234 1242, ask fo Carolyn or email hepc@tascahrd.org.au |
| Hepatitis C Forums | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Forums will cover topics including World Hepatitis Day, Discrimination, Treatment experience in Tasmania. Light refreshments will be provided. |
| When: | Tuesday 27 May, 5.30pm - 7.30pm |
| Where: | Atrium Room Launceston Function Centre |
| For more info: | Phone Tascahrd on 03 6234 1242, ask fo Carolyn or email hepc@tascahrd.org.au |
| Hepatitis C Forums | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Forums will cover topics including World Hepatitis Day, Discrimination, Treatment experience in Tasmania. Light refreshments will be provided. |
| When: | Thursday 29 May, 5.30pm - 7.30pm |
| Where: | Shearers Room the Old Woolstore, Hobart |
| For more info: | Phone Tascahrd on 03 6234 1242, ask fo Carolyn or email hepc@tascahrd.org.au |
VIC
| Hepatitis B and C Update | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Hepatitis B and C Update for Aboriginal Health Workers and Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Workers |
| When: | Thursday 15 May, 12.30pm - 4.00pm |
| Where: | VACCHO, 5-7 Smith Street, Fitzroy Melbourne |
| For more info: | Contact Andrea Khan at VACCHO on (03) 9419 3350 or email andreak@vaccho.com.au |
| C-Jam Concert | |
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| Description: | Youth orientated concert with local musicians performing several songs each. Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. |
| When: | Sunday 18 May, 12.00noon - 6.00pm |
| Where: | Civic Gardens, Bendigo |
| For more info: | Kylie O'Brien, 5443 8355 |
| Hep Awareness Week 2008 Multimedia Exhibition | |
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| Description: | Years 1 & 2 Multimedia students developing a promotional postcard and poster for exhibition. Up to 90 students involved in exhibition. The Hon Daniel Andrews, Minister for Health, will open the event. Author/Journalist Kate Holden keynote speaker. |
| When: | Monday 19 May until Friday 23 May Exhibition open daily from 9.00am -5.00pm Launch 19 May, 6.30pm |
| Where: | Victoria University, Floor 17, 300 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
| For more info: | Ray Hehr, Hepatitis C Victoria |
| Hepatitis B Seminar | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Jacqui Richmond, the Statewide Hepatitis Educator based at St. Vincent's in Melbourne, will deliver an informative talk on the virology, pathophysiology, epidemiology and transmission of Hepatitis B. Jacqui has many years experience in working with those affected by Hepatitis as well as providing accesssible education and training to health professionals working in the area. |
| When: | Monday 19 May, 2.30-4.30pm |
| Where: | Seminar Room, AMREP Education Centre, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne |
| For more info: | This seminar is relevant for doctors, nurses, clinicians, health care and community workers. Registration is FREE. Bookings essential to erced@alfred.org.au or phone 02 9076 2637. |
| A Hepatitis C Victoria Discussion Forum | |
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| Description: | Garry Sattell, the Community Participation Co-ordinator of Hepatitis C Victoria, will present the findings of a survey that was completed by over 1,000 people in Australia earlier this year about knowledge of hepatitis B and C, the issue of public awareness and the level of support for harm reduction programs. Where to now? |
| When: | Thursday 22 May from 3.00pm to 4.30pm |
| Where: | Hepatitis C Victoria Office Suite 5, 200 Sydney Rd, Brunswick |
| For more info: | Open to all and especially recommended for workers in the community, alcohol and drug sectors. |
| Hepatitis C Awareness BBQ | |
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| Description: | Drop in BBQ with resources available to promote Awareness Week |
| When: | Friday 23 May, 1.00pm start |
| Where: | 23 Lennox Street, Richmond |
| For more info: | Kasey Elmore |
| Education and Training Workshops | |
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| Description: | Education and Training Workshops |
| When: | Various - please contact VIVAIDS |
| Where: | 128 Peel Street, North Melbourne |
| For more info: | Sarah Lord |
WA
| Description: | Symposium and campaign launch "C Changes" - Enhancing access to hepatits C treatments in prison |
| When: | Monday 19 May, 9.00am |
| Where: | Hyatt Regency Perth |
| For more info: | Vic Brown or Frank Farmer |
| "I am number 12 luncheon" | |
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| Description: | Lunch for people living with and affected by hepatitis |
| When: | Tuesday 20 May, 12 noon |
| Where: | TBA |
| For more info: | Lyn Tolliday |