Factsheet: Your rights and responsibilities

This brief factsheet provides an overview of peoples' rights and responsibilities when living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C.

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Page updated: 5 May 2023

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A message from Lucy Clynes, CEO, Hepatitis Australia

A message from the new CEO of Hepatitis Australia, Lucy Clynes.
Lucy Clynes - Chief Executive Officer
World Hepatitis Day 2024

The aim for World Hepatitis Day 2024 in Australia is to mobilise action on the elimination of viral hepatitis in Australia supported by national coordination. The global theme for World Hepatitis Day 2024 is "It's time for action."
Media Statement: Australia urged to accelerate action to end viral hepatitis

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.

Who do you have to tell?

In most situations it is your choice whether you tell someone that you have hepatitis B or hepatitis C. However, there are some situations where you must disclose that you have, or previously had, hepatitis.
Telling others you have hepatitis B or C

This page contains information to help you talk to the people you decide to tell, including friends and family, employers and education institutions, and health care workers.
Discrimination

Having hepatitis does not mean that you should be treated differently from anyone else.
Confidentiality

In general, it is illegal for most employers and all health care services to share any identifiable information about your health without your permission.
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Eliminating Asia's Silent Emergency: White Paper Launch Webinar

Evidence-based recommendations to reduce the clinical, economic, societal and humanistic burden of Hepatitis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma and improve public health in Asia Pacific. Read more

Hep B Research Showcase 2024

HepBcommunity.org are seeking participants to complete a survey as part of a research study. Read more

Hepatitis Australia appoints new President

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