Hepatitis NSW

04/06/2026

Our very own Emma (Hepatitis NSW) paid a visit to Kate Mulqueeney, at the NSP at Wagga Wagga Hospital last week. And, as you can see, some lovely pics were taken :) Such a great set-up!
Note the HEP CURED posters in the background - we love your style, Wagga Wagga Hospital NSP

01/06/2026

It's Champion time again!
In this May issue, we visit Silverwater Women’s CC, conduct DBS testing in Bathurst, connect with the Vietnamese community in Bankstown, and share plenty more...

www.hep.org.au/blog/the-champion-147-may-2026

27/05/2026

Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week - this is an ideal time for everyone to join the reconciliation conversation and reflect on shared histories, contributions and achievements.

'The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.
All In makes clear that reconciliation is not a spectator sport and that all of us must step away from the sidelines and take action to make change.' www.reconciliation.org.au

To find out more go to: www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week

26/05/2026

"Across the board, every age group, we're continuing to see that vaccine coverage is falling and it's been falling year-on-year now since 2020," said NCIRS director Kristine Macartney.

Another reminder that herd immunisation is the best defence against preventable illnesses.

Hepatitis B vaccination is part of the NSW Immunisation Schedule - you can read more about hepatitis B vaccination for babies and children here: www.hep.org.au/hep-b/hep-b-and-childhood-vaccinations

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-01/australian-kids-fall-behind-in-vaccinations/106515032

The latest immunisation data shows more than 80,000 Australian children aged five and under are not fully up to date with their vaccinations.

21/05/2026

Have you read the News section of our website?
We publish news & research related to hepatitis prevention & treatment and liver health. You can also read stories about people who have lived with hepatitis B & C and read all our Champion e-news articles!

Have a read at: www.hep.org.au/blog

19/05/2026

Have you read our comic Tx! Mag?

TX! Mag is our hep comic, exploring journeys with hep B and C, using real life stories as inspiration.
You can read current and past issues online, or order your own copy for free!

www.hep.org.au/tx-mag-resources

15/05/2026

Have questions about your liver health?
The liver is one of the most important organs in your body, it’s also the largest. It sits under your rib cage, in the upper right part of your body. You can’t live without it.

Why? Your liver is so important because it does many jobs. It supports your stomach, your heart and your blood. On our liver health page you can find out all you need to know about your liver, your liver health and how hepatitis B and hepatitis C affect your liver.

www.hep.org.au/liver-health

11/05/2026

We've just published another new blog post - How alcohol affects hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
Covering topics such as:
- What if you don’t have any symptoms?
- Is any alcohol safe during hepatitis recovery?
- What else supports liver recovery?

Read the new post to find out all about alcohol and hep B and hep C.

Alcohol can slow recovery from hepatitis and increase the risk of liver damage, fibrosis and cirrhosis. Learn why cutting down or stopping alcohol matters for liver health.

07/05/2026

Can you have hepatitis B and hepatitis C at the same time?
Yes, it is possible to have hepatitis B and hepatitis C at the same time. This is known as hepatitis B and C co-infection.
You can read all about hepatitis B and hepatitis C co-infection on our new blog page.

www.hep.org.au/blog/hep-b-hep-c-at-same-time-dual-hepatitis

Yes, it is possible to have hepatitis B and hepatitis C at the same time. This is known as hepatitis B and C co-infection. Learn more about this.

07/05/2026

A great pic taken at Leichhardt Community Corrections where Liam (our Coordinator: Peer Programs), the Sydney Local Health District HARP team and a number of other services for the Service Hub event held every 3 months at this site.

It was a super successful event with 18 people Dried Blood Spot (DBS) tested in about 2 hours!

You can read all about DBS testing here: www.hep.org.au/hep-c/hep-c-testing/dried-blood-spot-tests