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National Hepatitis Strategies Available for Public Consultation

The National Hepatitis B Strategy 2023-2030 and the National Hepatitis C Strategy 2023-2030 (the Strategies) have been released for public consultation by the Department of Health and Aged Care.
Scholarships for the Viral Hepatitis and Co-Infection Conference and Indigenous Peoples' Conference on HIV & Hepatitis Health Equity

The International HIV Coinfection + Viral Hepatitis Elimination Conference will be taking place in Brisbane, Australia ahead of IAS 2023.
Media Release: Get Ready for Quiz May-hem!

Australia could be the first country in the world to eliminate hepatitis C! We have a CURE. Now, Australians need to keep talking about it!
Health+Law Lived Experience Positions – Project Steering Committee

Health+Law is a research partnership to identify and eliminate legal barriers to testing and treatment for people living with Hepatitis B or HIV in Australia.

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No, you’re not being tested for hepatitis as part of a routine blood test

Hepatitis B and C are the most common blood borne viruses in Australia but testing for them is not part of normal blood tests—you generally have to ask your doctor.
A cure for hepatitis C

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.
Living with hepatitis B: The myth of the healthy carrier

If you’ve been told that you are “just a healthy carrier”, read on for a myth-busting update from Dr Alice Lam.
What is hepatitis C?

Basic information about hepatitis C and how it can affect you.
Hepatitis B medicine

Medicines for hepatitis B help you live well with the virus. Talk to your doctor about whether starting treatment is right for you.
Testing for hepatitis B

Tests used to diagnose hepatitis B
Testing for hepatitis C

Information about the tests used to diagnose hepatitis C (hep C) infection
Hepatitis B vaccination

Hepatitis B can be prevented with a safe and effective vaccine.
Hepatitis C symptoms

Symptoms of hepatitis C are not always obvious
What is hepatitis B?

Basic information about hepatitis B transmission and how it affects people.