Hepatitis C Guides

Hepatitis C Guide: Testing and treatment

This guide tells you about the different tests your doctor can do to help you with hepatitis C.

GPs can now safely manage and treat most patients with hepatitis C. Most people can get rid of their hepatitis C

There is a video and downloadable digital booklet, which is also available in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Hindi and Vietnamese.

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Updated 28 February 2023

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New Research: “The most culturally safe training I’ve ever had”: the co-design of a culturally safe Managing hepatitis B training course with and for the Aboriginal health workforce of the Northern Territory of Australia

This research paper describes the factors which led to the successful co-design, delivery, and evaluation of the “Managing hepatitis B” course for the Aboriginal health workforce.
Constitutional reform is important to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities

In this newsletter, we highlight the positive health outcomes that can be achieved when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices are listened to. Authorised by C Fowlie, Hepatitis Australia, 4/6b Thesiger Ct, Deakin ACT 2600.
International Hepatitis B Community Forum

Hepatitis Australia is proud to be an endorser of the Hepatitis B Community Forum, occurring as part of HBV International Meeting on 19 September 2023
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people advising on matters that affect them is core business of viral hepatitis elimination.

A Voice to Parliament is about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people advising on matters that affect them. Authorised by C Fowlie, Hepatitis Australia, 4/6b Thesiger Ct, Deakin ACT 2600.

Spitting is gross, but it doesn’t spread hepatitis B or C

Dr Alice Lam explains how incorrect reporting on the transmission of hepatitis B and hepatitis C can increase stigma and discrimination, and worsen health outcomes.
Hepatitis B Guide

Testing, treatment and staying healthy. This guide is to help you understand the process from being tested for hepatitis B (often called hep B) to living well with chronic (life-long) hep B.
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.
What is hepatitis C?

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

Symptoms of hepatitis C are not always obvious
Testing for hepatitis C

Information about the tests used to diagnose hepatitis C (hep C) infection
Clinical guidelines

Australian guidelines for the testing and treatment of hepatitis B and hepatitis C
Stopping the spread of hepatitis C

How you can protect yourself against getting hepatitis C.
Mental Health Worker Information

Information to support people working in mental health services when discussing hepatitis C.
Contact tracing in regional and remote areas

This video is designed for health workers, especially those working closely with regional and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

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