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Share your story

Below is a selection of personal stories from people in Australia who been affected by hepatitis B or hepatitis C.  They discuss the challenges they have faced, what they have learned on their journey and, for some, the joy of being cured of hepatitis C.

We encourage you to read and also respect these personal and brave stories. We would also love to hear your story.

How to share your story

How to share your story

How to share your story about living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C with us. Read more

Posted to: Share your story

Below is a selection of personal stories from people in Australia who been affected by hepatitis B or hepatitis C.  They discuss the challenges they have faced, what they have learned on their journey and, for some, the joy of being cured of hepatitis C.

We encourage you to read and also respect these personal and brave stories. We would also love to hear your story.

Published: 10th December, 2018

Updated: 5th August, 2020

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Howard's story

Howard's story

"I have got my life back! After more than 15 years of hell, all it took was two pills a day for three months" Read more

Posted to: Share your story

Below is a selection of personal stories from people in Australia who been affected by hepatitis B or hepatitis C.  They discuss the challenges they have faced, what they have learned on their journey and, for some, the joy of being cured of hepatitis C.

We encourage you to read and also respect these personal and brave stories. We would also love to hear your story.

Published: 11th December, 2018

Updated: 1st July, 2019

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Jack's story

Jack's story

I was relishing in knowing that I had gotten rid of an infection that could cause liver cancer Read more

Posted to: Share your story

Below is a selection of personal stories from people in Australia who been affected by hepatitis B or hepatitis C.  They discuss the challenges they have faced, what they have learned on their journey and, for some, the joy of being cured of hepatitis C.

We encourage you to read and also respect these personal and brave stories. We would also love to hear your story.

Published: 11th December, 2018

Updated: 24th May, 2019

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Pam's story

Pam's story

I had been living with the virus for around twenty years, but this was the first I knew of it. Read more

Posted to: Share your story

Below is a selection of personal stories from people in Australia who been affected by hepatitis B or hepatitis C.  They discuss the challenges they have faced, what they have learned on their journey and, for some, the joy of being cured of hepatitis C.

We encourage you to read and also respect these personal and brave stories. We would also love to hear your story.

Published: 11th December, 2018

Updated: 24th May, 2019

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Thomas' Story

Thomas' Story

"I have made the decision to stand up to the hep B virus, and speak up" Read more

Posted to: Share your story

Below is a selection of personal stories from people in Australia who been affected by hepatitis B or hepatitis C.  They discuss the challenges they have faced, what they have learned on their journey and, for some, the joy of being cured of hepatitis C.

We encourage you to read and also respect these personal and brave stories. We would also love to hear your story.

Published: 27th October, 2019

Updated: 20th October, 2020

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Jane's story

Jane's story

Since clearing the virus in 2016, my health has been on the whole very good. Read more

Posted to: Share your story

Below is a selection of personal stories from people in Australia who been affected by hepatitis B or hepatitis C.  They discuss the challenges they have faced, what they have learned on their journey and, for some, the joy of being cured of hepatitis C.

We encourage you to read and also respect these personal and brave stories. We would also love to hear your story.

Published: 24th April, 2020

Updated: 30th April, 2020

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Sidney's story

Sidney's story

"I feel very privileged that my health has been looked after by the very best healthcare systems and specialists." Sidney shares her story of living with hep B Read more

Posted to: Share your story

Below is a selection of personal stories from people in Australia who been affected by hepatitis B or hepatitis C.  They discuss the challenges they have faced, what they have learned on their journey and, for some, the joy of being cured of hepatitis C.

We encourage you to read and also respect these personal and brave stories. We would also love to hear your story.

Published: 24th June, 2020

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