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.
If you are looking for support regarding your own journey with Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C, you can contact the National Hepatitis Infoline on 1800 437 222 or email your local hepatitis organisation.
We encourage you to read and also respect these personal and brave stories.
"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
I was relishing in knowing that I had gotten rid of an infection that could cause liver cancer Read more
I had been living with the virus for around twenty years, but this was the first I knew of it. Read more
"I have made the decision to stand up to the hep B virus, and speak up" Read more
Since clearing the virus in 2016, my health has been on the whole very good. Read more
"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