Policy and Advocacy

Hepatitis Australia provides national leadership and advocacy for action on hepatitis B and C.

We seek to ensure elimination of hepatitis B and hepatitis C by 2030 become Australia’s next major preventive and public health success.

Our policy and advocacy work improves national policies, data collection and access, and funding distribution.

Hepatitis Australia values the expertise of people affected by hepatitis B and C in all our work.

National and International Representation

Hepatitis Australia represents the interests of our members and communities in a variety of high level forums. Read more

Here you can view and download submissions that have been lodged by Hepatitis Australia. Read more

Hepatitis Australia's current policy priorities support the elimination of hepatitis B and hepatitis C in Australia Read more

Michael Daly: Policy Analyst
Kelly Berghella: Campaign Manager
Jessica Abbey: Campaign Manager
Statement: You can breastfeed safely with hepatitis B or hepatitis C

There is a common misconception that people living with hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C cannot safely breastfeed. Recent misleading media coverage has suggested that drinking breast milk can easily pass on hepatitis B and hepatitis C. This is not the case.