Hepatitis Australia Position Statements
Hepatitis Australia policy and position statements outline Hepatitis Australia’s position on key issues affecting those at risk of, or living with, chronic viral hepatitis or the hepatitis prevention, treatment and support workforce. New position statements continue to be developed on pertinent issues. New position statements are developed in consultation with relevant professionals and people personally affected by hepatitis.
Current Position Statements
- Improving hepatitis C antenatal screening practise (September 2007)
- Addressing hepatitis B (December 2006)
- Improving hepatitis C treatment access (February 2007)
- New mental health protocols available for use in hepatitis C treatment settings (September 2004)
- Retractable needle and syringe technology - panacea or unnecessary expense (September 2004)
- Beyond tokenism - increasing consumer participation in our response to hepatitis C (September 2004)
- Senate inquiry into hepatitis C and blood supply in Australia (September 2004)
- Filling the void - taking action on public awareness (September 2004)
Archived Position Statements
- Proposed amendments to the Federal Disability Act (September 2004)