Hepatitis Australia monitors for news articles which have relevance to hepatitis B or hepatitis C in Australia. From time-to-time we also issue public statements and media releases which will also be shared here.
Australia has been urged to accelerate action to eliminate viral hepatitis, with Health Minister Mark Butler MP addressing a renewed push to curb the epidemics. Read more
To support advocates, the World Hepatitis Alliance has developed a community briefing summarising the guidelinesâ new recommendations and why the implementation of these is important to improve access for hepatitis testing and treatment. Read more
In 2024 the national theme is "Itâs time for action", reminding us that we need to be proactive and act on viral hepatitis. This World Hepatitis Day, itâs time for action. #TakeActionAustralia for #WorldHepatitisDay Read more
The Board of Hepatitis Australia, the peak body leading the national community response to viral hepatitis, is delighted to announce the appointment of Lucy Clynes as CEO commencing 5 August 2024. Read more
16 May 2024 The 2024-25 federal Budget provides welcome new investment of $23.7m over two years for hepatitis B and hepatitis C initiatives. Read more
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Hepatitis Australia, the peak body leading the national community response to hepatitis B and hepatitis C, is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Joseph (Joe) Doyle as its President. Read more
HepBcommunity.org are seeking participants to complete a survey as part of a research study. Read more
Hepatitis Australia is seeking to appoint the next outstanding Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide visionary leadership toward the elimination of viral hepatitis. Read more
Scholarship applications are now open for the 14th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference. Read more
The Board of Hepatitis Australia, the peak body leading the national community response to viral hepatitis, is pleased to announce the appointment of Adjunct Professor Darryl OâDonnell GAICD FGIA as Interim CEO from 6 February 2023, on a part-time basis. Read more
Hepatitis Australia, the peak body leading the national community response to viral hepatitis, announces the departure of its highly respected Chief Executive Officer, Carrie Fowlie following an extraordinarily impactful tenure. Read more
As we start the year, we reflect on some of the achievements of 2023 and provide some insights into what to expect in 2024, including saying goodbye and thank you to Hepatitis Australiaâs current CEO, Carrie Fowlie. Read more
The Australian Government is to be commended on the extensive multi-year consultation process that was undertaken in the development of the National Hepatitis B Strategy 2023-2030 and the National Hepatitis C Strategy 2023-2030. Critically, the community has been deeply involved every step of the way. Read more
2024 is an important year for shaping the national response towards hepatitis elimination by 2030. Read more
SOLDA aims to advance and disseminate the science and practice of hepatology through educational activities, conferences, and partnerships in Africa. Read more
With the right investments and by maintaining momentum, equitable, affordable and universal access to hepatitis B cure can be achieved by 2030. Read more
HIVTest.au is a free, accessible, and discreet HIV self-testing kit delivery service that provides one yearâs worth of HIV self-testing kits to people living in Australia aged over 18 years. Read more
The National Hepatitis Infoline is available to anyone, anywhere in Australia. Read more
The Young, Deadly, Free Project aimed to substantially increase STI and BBV testing and treatment rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people living in remote communities across Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia. Read more
The Hon Mark Butler MP has announced the Australian Government is working to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders through 26 research projects that have all involved First Nations people from the start. Read more
The Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative are looking for people from across Australia to help lead our work representing the voice of multicultural communities Read more
The coming months are very full of events for our sector. This news update shares links to important dates to add to your calendar. Many of these events are free to attend but registration is required. Read more
The World Hepatitis Alliance is calling on members to nominate candidates to represent their region. Nominations close on 5 November 2023. Read more