Resources
Staying Safe When Services Slow Down
Hepatitis Care, Support & Testing Over the Holiday Break The holiday season might be full of end-of-year catch-ups, warm weather, and well-earned downtime but for many people in our community, December and January can also be a challenging period. Services slow...
Hepatitis ACT welcomes Third Healthy Prison Review of Alexander Maconochie Centre
MEDIA STATEMENT 28 November 2025 Hepatitis ACT welcomes the release of the ACT Inspector of Custodial Services’ third Healthy Prison Review of the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) and commends the Inspector for the comprehensive examination of health and safety...
The Heart of Hepatitis ACT
World Hepatitis Testing Week may have wrapped up, but for us the message continues every day of the year. Testing, awareness, and connection don’t end with a date on the calendar; they happen in community halls, on the streets, at local events, and in quiet, private...
Ending Viral Hepatitis Starts Here
World Hepatitis Testing week is more than a global campaign; it’s a wakeup call to look closer at what’s happening in our own backyard. While viral hepatitis is a well-known and treatable condition, too many Canberrans are still missing out on the care and support...
Good Liver, Good Life: Partnering for Viral Hepatitis Elimination
We recently hosted an evening dedicated to strengthening connections between Canberra’s clinical and Community Health Sectors as part of our ongoing commitment to eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030. The event, Good Liver, Good Life: Partnering for Viral Hepatitis...
Don’t Let Blood-Borne Viruses Give You a Fright This Halloween
When we think of Halloween, one creature always springs to mind - Vampires! These spooky characters are infamous for their love of blood, but in real life, blood isn’t something to take lightly. Unlike the legend, blood can carry serious viruses such as hepatitis B,...
The Evolution of Hepatitis C Treatment
Liver Awareness Month is the perfect time to shine a light on one of the biggest breakthroughs in liver health: the treatment of hepatitis C. Not so long ago, treatment for hep C was long, difficult, and came with serious side effects but today it looks very different...
The Hidden Link Between your Liver and Mind
October is a big month on the health calendar, while it marks Liver Awareness Month, it is also recognised as Mental Health Day on 10 October. At first glance, liver health and mental health might seem like separate issues, but the two are more connected than many...
Hepatitis ACT’s 2025 AGM
The 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Hepatitis ACT will be held online on Thursday 13th November 2025 at 5pm. Please RSVP for the AGM by 5pm on Thursday 6th November by emailing info@hepatitisACT.org.au. A link to attend the meeting will be sent once your RSVP is...
Understanding Hepatitis Together
What Is Hepatitis? Let’s break it down. Hepa- refers to the liver, and -itis means inflammation, so hepatitis simply means inflammation of the liver. While inflammation can occur in any part of the body, what is special about liver inflammation in our health? What...
Spotlighting our Peer Workers
At Hepatitis ACT, our peer workers are at the heart of what we do. They are more than just staff members, they are people often with lived experience who walk alongside our service users in a way that is grounded in understanding, empathy, and trust. Their role isn’t...
More Than a Meal
At Hepatitis ACT, we believe that meaningful health support goes beyond treatment and testing. It’s about meeting people where they’re at and making sure the most basic necessity like access to food is not overlooked. That’s why we’re proud to receive ongoing support...