Empowering our community
Working toward the elimination of viral hepatitis through prevention, testing, treatment and inclusive support, enabling better liver health and wellbeing for all.
HEP C
TESTING
We offer free walk-in tests. A hep C test is quick and easy with just a prick of the finger. You get results back in under an hour. Find out more
TREATMENT
Treatment for hep C is a short course of medication. Our GP and harm reduction workers will support you through the process. Find out more
Hep B
TESTING
The only way to know if you have hep B is by getting a blood test. You can’t tell if you have hep B by symptoms, looks, history, country of birth, or the hep B status of others around you. Many people with hep B don’t have any noticeable symptoms, either. Find out more
Hep B can be very complex and not every doctor has a good understanding of it. You can check our directory for a hep B specialist doctor or use this resource to help you and your doctor through hep B testing.
Needle & Syringe Program (NSP)
Our NSP offers a range of free and confidential services including access to safe injecting equipment, sexual health supplies and education on blood borne viruses. We also provide access to Naloxone, a medication that anyone can use to reverse the effects of opioid overdose. Find out more
Liver Health
LEARN
Learn what your liver does, what can affect it, common signs and symptoms, and simple ways to keep it healthy. Our Liver Health Hub provides clear, practical information to help you better understand your liver. Find out more
PREVENTION & SUPPORT
Looking after your liver starts with knowing your risks. Explore information on liver disease prevention, hepatitis testing, vaccinations, healthier lifestyle choices, and where to access support. Find out more
Support
We provide confidential and easily accessible support services for people affected by viral hepatitis. Find out more. Call us on 1800 437 222 for:
- Education sessions at your workplace or in your community
- Referral and community linkages
- Provision of evidence-informed hepatitis resources
- Advocacy for people affected by viral hepatitis at both the community and systems levels
Three Decades of Impact
A Story of Hope
Watch how Hepatitis ACT has grown over the past 30 years alongside remarkable advances in hepatitis care, and how we’re continuing to work towards a future free from viral hepatitis.
A powerful reminder that behind every diagnosis is a person and that the right support can change everything.
Hepatitis ACT’s 2024 – 2025
Annual report
November 2025
Our Annual Report this year is bigger than ever – highlighting our 2024-2025 achievements.
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Frequently asked questions
Hepatitis can affect anyone. If you, or someone you love, have been diagnosed with viral hepatitis, you are not alone. Hepatitis ACT is here to help.
About us
Our mission is to eliminate the transmission of viral hepatitis in our community, while reducing stigma and discrimination, through support, advocacy, and education.
Here to help
Hepatitis ACT is Canberra’s community hepatitis organisation. Contact us for information about our programs, resources and support services.
Free call 1800 437 222
Talk to our team
during office hours
(or phone 02 6230 6344)
36 David Street, Turner
Opposite O’Connor shops
Drop-ins welcome, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
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Hepatitis ACT acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional owners and custodians of our lands and water.