Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus that affects your liver. There is now a cure for hepatitis C that works really well.
Without medicine to treat it, hepatitis C can cause liver disease and liver cancer.
In Australia over 115,000 people are still living with chronic hepatitis C and many don’t know they have it.
Click on the links below to find out more about hepatitis C.
Dr Alice Lam explains how incorrect reporting on the transmission of hepatitis B and hepatitis C can increase stigma and discrimination, and worsen health outcomes. Read more
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. Read more
You can take medicine to cure your hepatitis C. The tablets are easy to take and work very well. Most people don't have any side-effects. Read more
Basic information about hepatitis C and how it can affect you. Read more
Symptoms of hepatitis C are not always obvious Read more
Information about the tests used to diagnose hepatitis C (hep C) infection Read more
How you can protect yourself against getting hepatitis C. Read more
A series of commonly asked questions about hepatitis C. If you do not see the question you have in mind you can call 1800 437 222 to speak to your local hepatitis organisation. Read more
In Australia, people living with hepatitis B and hepatitis C have rights that protect them from being discriminated against. People living with hepatitis B or C also have responsibilities to protect public health. Read more
Having cirrhosis means that you have severe scarring on your liver. In most cases it is a chronic condition, which means you will usually have it for the rest of your life – however proper treatment can reduce the impact on your health. Read more
Hepatitis Australia resources translated into various languages Read more