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.
Recent news articles published in Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory have incorrectly suggested that hepatitis C and hepatitis B can be transmitted through saliva. Hepatitis Australia and ASHM issue this public statement in response. Read more
Australia’s Biggest Quiz is set to engage communities across every State and Territory, in a history-making-record-breaking event to help end hepatitis C… and it could be coming to a town near you! Read more
The World Hepatitis Alliance has launched World Hepatitis Day 2022, with the new campaign theme, ‘I Can’t Wait’ The theme highlights the need to accelerate the fight against viral hepatitis which claims one life every 30 seconds The day comes as the world faces a new outbreak of unexplained acute hepatitis infections affecting children Read more
Australia can be the first country in the world to end hepatitis C. This historic public health goal is being amplified in a nation-wide trivia event, designed to bring communities together, get people talking, and disseminate positive information. Read more
World Hepatitis Day, Thursday 28 July, is an opportunity to step up national and international efforts on hepatitis, encourage actions and engagement by individuals, partners and the public and highlight the need for a greater global response. Read more
In this brief news update, we’re sharing information about two upcoming sector events Read more
The World Hepatitis Summit 2022 will review progress and renew commitments by global partners to accelerate action to achieve the global target of eliminating of viral hepatitis by 2030. Read more
The World Hepatitis Summit 2022 is an important event in the international hepatitis space. While timing is difficult for Australian viewers, all session recordings will be available for registered attendees for 3 months. Read more
Hepatitis Australia looks forward to working with the new Australian Government to eliminate hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Read more
The Australian Government can take seven important actions in the next 12 months to pursue elimination by 2030 Read more
Hepatitis Australia congratulates the newly elected Australian Government and all new and returning Members and Senators. We are excited to continue to work with, and across, the Parliament to eliminate hepatitis B and hepatitis C in Australia by 2030. Read more
Hepatitis Australia is recruiting for three positions across its policy and program teams. Hepatitis Australia offers remote working from any location within Australia as well as generous salary sacrificing arrangements to increase take home pay. Read more
Towards the end of the 46th Parliament, people from across Australia came together for a momentous hepatitis B event. You can watch the event here. Read more
The 13th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference 29 May - 31 May 2022. Read more
The HepBcommunity.org Research Showcase is a new online space for researchers and people impacted by hepatitis B to share and collaborate. You can win $100 and $250 prizes by sharing and participating. Read more
The issue of multi-country severe acute (non-viral) hepatitis in children is attracting interest and media coverage. Hepatitis Australia understands media approaches have been made to Member organisations for comment. Read more
Following great success over the last two years, Hepatitis Australia will be holding the Third National Hepatitis Elimination Forum on 23 and 24 November 2022. We encourage all state and territory hepatitis organisation staff to block out these dates in your calendars. Read more
We hope that regardless of what you celebrate, the upcoming public holidays will provide you with time to relax and enjoy time with loved ones. Please note that Hepatitis Australia offices will be closed between 15-26 April. Read more
Hepatitis Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s commitment of short-term (12 months) funding under the National Preventive Health Strategy 2021-2030 to support key organisations to continue existing programs in the national response to hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV and STIs. Read more
The third WIPCVH will now be held 22-24 June, 2022 in Saskatoon, Canada. A dynamic program for the conference is under development. Early bird registrations and abstract submissions are open. Read more
This special news update shares a couple of upcoming opportunities in the hepatitis space. We encourage you to share these with your networks. Read more
Can a simple hashtag allow us to listen, engage and evaluate Australia’s hepatitis elimination knowledge and actions? Read more
You are invited to join us for this momentous Hepatitis B event! Australia is committed to eliminating hepatitis B by 2030! Learn about our progress to date and what is needed to achieve our goal. Read more
2022 looks set to be a big one with some major projects already in the pipeline Read more