Other National and State Hepatitis Councils in Australia:
Hepatitis Australia is an information resource for people affected by hepatitis C and those who work to support them. Hepatitis Australia provides national leadership and advocacy on viral hepatitis and support partnerships for action to ensure the needs of Australians affected by or at risk of viral hepatitis are met.
www.hepatitisaustralia.com
Hepatitis C Council of NSW is an independent community-based organization providing information, support and advocacy to people affected by Hepatitis C in the state of NSW, Australia.
www.hepatitisc.org.au
Northern Territory AIDS and Hepatitis Council is a non Government Organisation, based in Australia's Northern Territory providing education and support programs.
www.ntahc.org.au
Hepatitis C Council of Queensland is a confidential, not-for-profit, non-government, community organisation providing information, education counselling and support services to people affected by hepatitis.
www.hepatitisc.asn.au
Hepatitis C Council of South Australia provides information and support services for South Australians affected by hepatitis C.
www.hepccouncilsa.asn.au
Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases provides information and support to people living with hepatitis C or who are at high risk of contracting hep C. Services include community information sessions and information and support Line.
www.tascahrd.org.au
Hepatitis C Council of Victoria caters to the needs of people with hepatitis C, their carers, partners, family and friends, through support, advocacy, education and consultation.
www.hepcvic.org.au
Hepatitis Council of Western Australia provides a variety of information and support services to people living with hepatitis, people affected by hepatitis, health professionals, youth and the community at large.
www.hepatitiswa.com.au
General Hepatitis C Information
Australian Centre for HIV Medicine (ASHM) is the peak Australasian organisation representing the medical and health sector in HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis and related areas.
www.ashm.org.au
Hepatitis Central is a U.S. site with latest news about hepatitis C infection, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment.
hepatitis-central.com
World Health Organisation (WHO) hepatitis information page. WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
www.who.int/csr/disease/hepatitis/en/
The Hepatitis C Trust is an authoritative UK based site with an excellent discussion forum. The Trust is operated by a group of people with hepatitis C trying to help other people who are affected by hepatitis C." There is, of course, a bit more to it than that but that is the fundamental idea behind it.
www.hepctrust.org.uk
Hep C and Me is a web space for young people who want to know more about hepatitis C.
www.hspace.org.au
Hepatitis C Self-Assessment Guide. This self-assessment guide will help you find out if you may have been exposed to the hepatitis C virus. It will only take a few minutes and is completely anonymous.
www.hepccheck.info
Local Community Support & Information
Lifeline - for confidential telephone counselling and support - phone 13 11 14.
www.lifeline.org.au
Citizen's Advice Bureau ACT provides up to date information, referral & support to all ACT residents. By educating people about their options, rights and responsibilities we can enhance their access to community resources & empower them to make informed decisions about their own life situations.
www.citizensadvice.org.au
Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT operates clinical services offering care and management across a range of sexual and reproductive health issues. This service is staffed by doctors and nurses with special qualifications in sexual and reproductive health. Males and females of all ages can attend and you do not need a referral. Consultations are free however costs apply to some tests. Please bring your Medicare card.
www.shfpact.org.au
AIDS Action Council of the ACT provides a comprehensive range of HIV/AIDS related services to the ACT community, aimed at eliminating further transmission of HIV and minimising the personal and social impacts of HIV infection.
www.aidsaction.org.au
DIRECTIONS ACT provides a range of services and programs for people affected by alcohol and drug issues, their families and the wider community including counselling, education and health services.
www.directionsact.com
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service is a primary health care service initiated and managed by the local Aboriginal community to provide a culturally safe holistic health service to the Aboriginal people of the ACT and surrounding areas.
www.winnunga.org.au
Telephone & Online Support
Hep C Helpline. The NSW Hep C Helpline is a state-wide telephone information and support service for people affected by hepatitis C. It is a free, confidential and non judgemental service and callers are offered up to date, accurate information about hep C and a supportive environment to talk over experiences and any particular issues. Phone: 02 9332 1599 or 1800 803 990
www.hepatitisc.org.au/contact/helpline.html
Australian Hepatitis C Support (AHCS) is an online website and forum that is a community-based information resource, providing support and assistance to people from Australia and around the world. The AHCS community seeks to assist anyone and everyone who has any type of association to the Hepatitis C virus (HCV).
www.hepcaustralia.com.au
The Hep C Australasia Forum - an online community-based internet discussion forum for people affected by hepatitis C. The forum is a safe-place and supportive place to connect with others who have hepatitis C.
www.hepcaustralasia.org
Other Useful Service Sites
Beyond Blue - Australian organisation provides information about depression to consumers, carers and health professionals.
www.beyondblue.org.au
The Albion Street Centre - Sydney based, multidisciplinary centre dealing exclusively with HIV and Hepatitis C clinical management, counselling, prevention and education
www.sesahs.nsw.gov.au/albionstcentre
The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre helps people with Hep C related legal issues providing advocacy and advice. Phone 9206 2060 or 1800 803 990
www.halc.org.au
Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users' League (AIVL) is the national peak organisation representing the State and Territory-based Drug User Organisations and issues of national significance for illicit drug users. Information about hepatitis C prevention and treatment.
www.aivl.org.au/default.asp
Indigenous Health & Information
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Services is a primary health care service initiated and managed by the local Aboriginal community to provide a culturally safe holistic health service to the Aboriginal people of the ACT and surrounding areas.
www.winnunga.org.au
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is an innovative web resource that makes knowledge and information on Indigenous health easily accessible to inform people interested in improving the health of Indigenous Australians. They provide quality, up-to-date knowledge and information about many aspects of Indigenous health, and support 'yarning places' (electronic networks) that encourage information-sharing and collaboration among people working in health and related sectors.
www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au
Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW is the peak body for Aboriginal health in NSW, the Council also plays a role directly assisting ACCHSs; supporting community controlled health initiatives; liaising with non-Aboriginal agencies and evaluating, developing and advising on the wide range of health programs, policies, strategies and educational courses in Aboriginal health.
www.ahmrc.org.au
Multicultural and Non-English Resources
HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C information website is multi-lingual and features online resource in many languages. Their support service is able to engage with non-english speakers using the Telephone Interpreting Service as required, and languages for which resources are currently unavailable
www.multiculturalhivhepc.net.au
