National Strategies

National Hepatitis Strategies

Australia's response to viral hepatitis is guided by National Strategies developed by The Australian Government in partnership with State and Territory governments, researchers, clinicians and community organisations. The following strategies form part of a suite of documents addressing hepatitis, HIV and sexually transmitted infections.

The following links enable you to download the current strategies.

Third National Hepatitis B Strategy 2018 - 2022

Fifth National Hepatitis C Strategy 2018 - 2022

Fifth National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
BBV and STI Strategy 2018- 2022

Page updated 04 June 2019

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New WHO Hepatitis B Treatment Guidelines and other news
Hepatitis Australia appoints new President

Hepatitis Australia, the peak body leading the national community response to hepatitis B and hepatitis C, is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Joseph (Joe) Doyle as its President.
Hep B Research Showcase 2024

HepBcommunity.org are seeking participants to complete a survey as part of a research study.
Hepatitis Australia Announces Search for New Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Hepatitis Australia is seeking to appoint the next outstanding Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide visionary leadership toward the elimination of viral hepatitis.

State and Territory Hepatitis Strategies

All state and territory governments have signed on to the national hepatitis strategies. Many also have their own strategies or action plans.
Clinical Trials

You can search ClinTrial Refer for hepatitis B and hepatitis C clinical trials.
National Hepatitis Infoline

The National Hepatitis Infoline provides confidential, free and localised viral hepatitis information and support services.
Hepatitis B Guide

Testing, treatment and staying healthy. This guide is to help you understand the process from being tested for hepatitis B (often called hep B) to living well with chronic (life-long) hep B.
Hepatitis C Guides

Testing and treating hepatitis C: Information for GPs and patients. Download these pdf resources specific to doctors and patients. Most patients with hep C can now be safely managed and cured in primary care.
Clinical guidelines

Australian guidelines for the testing and treatment of hepatitis B and hepatitis C
Mental Health Worker Information

Information to support people working in mental health services when discussing hepatitis C.
Contact tracing in regional and remote areas

This video is designed for health workers, especially those working closely with regional and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Taskforce on BBVs, Sexual Health and COVID-19

The BBV and sexual health sector taskforce discusses the scientific, clinical, BBV and sexual health service delivery and social implications of COVID-19, and provides consistent and evidence-based messaging to the health workforce, sector partners and community.
🌐Non-English Resources

Hepatitis Australia resources translated into various languages

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Hep B Research Showcase 2024

HepBcommunity.org are seeking participants to complete a survey as part of a research study. Read more

Hepatitis Australia appoints new President

Hepatitis Australia, the peak body leading the national community response to hepatitis B and hepatitis C, is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Joseph (Joe) Doyle as its President. Read more