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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.

Media Release: The world’s biggest ever trivia event launches nationwide community grants programme

Media Release: The world’s biggest ever trivia event launches nationwide community grants programme

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

Published: 11th August, 2022

Author: Grace Hogan

World Hepatitis Alliance: ‘I Can’t Wait’ is the campaign theme for World Hepatitis Day 2022

World Hepatitis Alliance: ‘I Can’t Wait’ is the campaign theme for World Hepatitis Day 2022

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

Published: 27th July, 2022

Author: Hepatitis Australia

Media Release: Australia set to break the world trivia record… and end hepatitis C in the process!

Media Release: Australia set to break the world trivia record… and end hepatitis C in the process!

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

Published: 18th July, 2022

Author: Hepatitis Australia

World Hepatitis Summit 2022 urges action to eliminate viral hepatitis as every 30 seconds a person dies from a hepatitis-related illness

World Hepatitis Summit 2022 urges action to eliminate viral hepatitis as every 30 seconds a person dies from a hepatitis-related illness

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

Published: 7th June, 2022

Author: Hepatitis Australia

Hepatitis Australia welcomes new Australian Government

Hepatitis Australia welcomes new Australian Government

Hepatitis Australia looks forward to working with the new Australian Government to eliminate hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2022

Author: Hepatitis Australia

VH2022 Action Plan launched at Viral Hepatitis Conference 2022

VH2022 Action Plan launched at Viral Hepatitis Conference 2022

The Australian Government can take seven important actions in the next 12 months to pursue elimination by 2030 Read more

Published: 31st May, 2022

Updated: 7th June, 2022

Author: Hepatitis Australia

We’re recruiting

We’re recruiting

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

Published: 25th May, 2022

Author: Hepatitis Australia

Showcasing bi-partisan support for hepatitis B elimination!

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

Published: 20th May, 2022

Author: Hepatitis Australia

13th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference

13th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference

The 13th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference 29 May - 31 May 2022. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 10th June, 2022

Author: Danny Adams

The new HepBcommunity.org Research Showcase

The new HepBcommunity.org Research Showcase

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

Published: 3rd May, 2022

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Danny Adams

Members Brief: multi-country, severe non-viral hepatitis of unknown origin in children

Members Brief: multi-country, severe non-viral hepatitis of unknown origin in children

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

Published: 3rd May, 2022

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Danny Adams

Save the date: Third National Hepatitis Elimination Forum

Save the date: Third National Hepatitis Elimination Forum

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

Published: 2nd May, 2022

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Danny Adams

Hepatitis Australia News March 2022

Hepatitis Australia News March 2022

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

Published: 10th March, 2022

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Danny Adams

#HepFreeAus: The importance of a national Australian hepatitis elimination hashtag

#HepFreeAus: The importance of a national Australian hepatitis elimination hashtag

Can a simple hashtag allow us to listen, engage and evaluate Australia’s hepatitis elimination knowledge and actions? Read more

Published: 7th February, 2022

Author: Danny Adams

Briefing note for viral hepatitis community and sector workforce: Telehealth for hepatitis C and hepatitis B

Briefing note for viral hepatitis community and sector workforce: Telehealth for hepatitis C and hepatitis B

The purpose of this brief is to provide the viral hepatitis community and sector workforce with an update on telehealth for hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Read more

Published: 22nd November, 2021

Updated: 17th December, 2021

Author: Grace Hogan

Expression of Interest for a Monitoring and Evaluation Consultancy

Expression of Interest for a Monitoring and Evaluation Consultancy

Hepatitis Australia is seeking an evaluation expert to develop a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for ongoing implementation by the organisation. Read more

Published: 20th October, 2021

Updated: 22nd October, 2021

Author: Grace Hogan

Applications open: Hepatitis Australia Community Board Member

Applications open: Hepatitis Australia Community Board Member

Hepatitis Australia is seeking applications from a person interested in joining the Hepatitis Australia Board as a Community Board Member to be appointed at the 2021 Annual General Meeting for a two-year term. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2021

Author: Grace Hogan

Job Opportunity: Policy and Research Analyst

Job Opportunity: Policy and Research Analyst

Hepatitis Australia is seeking a highly skilled policy and research analyst with a commitment to social justice and public health. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2021

Author: Grace Hogan

World Hepatitis Day 2021 - Update

World Hepatitis Day 2021 - Update

For World Hepatitis Day 2021 Australia adopted the global theme of Hep Can’t Wait! In this article we highlight some of the activities that took place in Australia and through our global partners. Read more

Published: 5th August, 2021

Updated: 4th May, 2022

Author: Danny Adams

World Hepatitis Day 2021 - Hep Can't Wait!

World Hepatitis Day 2021 - Hep Can't Wait!

In the lead up to World Hepatitis Day on 28 July, Hepatitis Australia is collaborating with many other Australian organisations, research institutes and professional bodies to provide invaluable insights into hepatitis B and hepatitis C in Australia. Find out how you can help. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2021

Author: Kevin Marriott

Parliamentary Morning Tea: We can eliminate hepatitis C!

Parliamentary Morning Tea: We can eliminate hepatitis C!

The Parliamentary Friends Group for Action of Blood Borne Viruses Co-Chairs, Tim Wilson, MP and Senator Louise Pratt invite you to a Parliamentary Morning Tea on Thursday 12 November. Read more

Published: 4th November, 2020

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: Grace Hogan

Renewed calls for Needle & Syringe Programs in prisons ahead of International Drug Users Day

Renewed calls for Needle & Syringe Programs in prisons ahead of International Drug Users Day

The Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL) and Hepatitis Australia are highlighting international calls for Needle and Syringe Programs (NSPs) in prisons, along with a greater focus on harm reduction initiatives, ahead of International Drug Users Day on 1 November. Read more

Published: 29th October, 2020

Updated: 30th October, 2020

Author: Grace Hogan

Investment in hepatitis research needs to be accompanied by National Strategy implementation funding

Investment in hepatitis research needs to be accompanied by National Strategy implementation funding

6 October 2020 - Hepatitis Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s commitment to diverse hepatitis research, however we remain concerned that the 2019 Health Budget funding for hepatitis commitments is yet to hit the ground. Read more

Published: 6th October, 2020

Updated: 7th October, 2020

Author: Grace Hogan

Investment in liver cancer medicines matched with prevention are changing Australian lives

Investment in liver cancer medicines matched with prevention are changing Australian lives

6 October 2020 - Hepatitis Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s significant investment of $230 million to expand the listing of Tecentriq® and Avastin® (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Read more

Published: 6th October, 2020

Updated: 7th October, 2020

Author: Grace Hogan

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  • Media Release: The world’s biggest ever trivia event launches nationwide community grants programme

    Media Release: The world’s biggest ever trivia event launches nationwide community grants programme

    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!

  • Australia's Biggest Quiz

    Australia's Biggest Quiz

    Hepatitis Australia seeks to partner with community organisations and groups for history-making trivia event

  • World Hepatitis Alliance: ‘I Can’t Wait’ is the campaign theme for World Hepatitis Day 2022

    World Hepatitis Alliance: ‘I Can’t Wait’ is the campaign theme for World Hepatitis Day 2022

    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

  • Media Release: World Hepatitis Day 28 July - Hepatitis Can't Wait!

    Media Release: World Hepatitis Day 28 July - Hepatitis Can't Wait!

    This year, the theme for World Hepatitis Day is Hepatitis Can’t Wait, highlighting the urgency of taking action against hepatitis B and hepatitis C.

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