Hepatitis
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
State Hepatitis Councils
Queensland – www.hepqld.asn.au
New South Wales – www.hepatitisc.org.au
Northern Territory – www.ntahc.org.au
South Australia – www.hepccouncilsa.asn.au
Tasmania – www.tascahrd.org.au
Victoria – www.hepcvic.org.au
Western Australia – www.hepatitiswa.com.au
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.hep.org.au/index.php?article=content/talking-hep-c/hepatitis-helpline
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
Gastroenterology (Liver) Clinic
Canberra Hospital
WODEN ACT 260
Phone: (02) 6244 2195
HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C
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
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
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
Sexual Health
Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT operates clinical services offering care and management across a range of sexual and reproductive health issues.
Level 1/28 University Avenue
Corner Marcus Clarke Street and University Ave
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Phone: (02) 6247 3077
www.shfpact.org.au
Drug and Alcohol
Alcohol and Drug Program ACT Health
ACT Health Building
Corner Alinga and Moore Streets
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Phone: (02) 6207 9977
www.health.act.gov.au
Directions ACT Alcohol and Drug Services
1 Bradley Street
WODEN ACT 2606
Phone: (02) 6122 8000
www.directionsact.com
Ted Noffs Youth Drug and Alcohol Programs
http://www.noffs.org.au/
WIREDD Women’s Information Referral Education on Drugs and Dependency Women’s Drug and Alcohol Support
Phone; (02) 6248 8600
ADFACT Alcohol and Drug Foundation of ACT administrates a range of drug and alcohol programs
http://www.adfact.org/
Canberra Recovery Service Mens residential rehabilitation service
5-13 Mildura Street FYSHWICK ACT 2609
PO Box 4181 KINGSTON ACT 2604
Ph 02 6295 1256
Fax 02 6295 3766
CAHMA Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimization and Advocacy Provides a peer based users group run by and for past or current illicit/injecting drug users, their families and friends
Level 1, Sydney Building, 112 – 116 Alinga Street, Canberra City
www.aivl.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
Needle and Syringe Program
Phone: SHARPS Hotline 132 281
Mental Health
Lifeline - for confidential telephone counselling and support - phone 13 11 14.
www.lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue - Australian organisation provides information about depression to consumers, carers and health professionals.
www.beyondblue.org.au
Mental Health Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team
Phone: (02) 6205 1065
Freecall: 1800 629 354
www.health.act.gov.au/c/health?a=da&did=10051295
Youth
Hep C and Me is a web space for young people who want to know more about hepatitis C.
www.hspace.org.au
The Junction-Youth Health Services The Junction provides a flexible, multidisciplinary approach to primary health care and support services for young people in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
http://www.thejunction.org.au
Indigenous Health & Information
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.
63 Boolimba Crescent
NARRABUNDAH ACT 2604
Phone: (02) 6284 6222
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
Aboriginal Health Service Queanbeyan Hospital, GSAHS
Collett Street
QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620
Phone: (02) 6298 9201
www.health.nsw.gov.au/services/ahs/gsahs.asp
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD)
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
Telephone Interpretor Service
Freecall: 13 14 50
Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender GLBT
Gay & Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW
Freecall: 1800 184 527
(Lesbian only access line)
Freecall: 1800 144 527
www.glccs.org.au
Legal
Legal Aid Office ACT
4 Mort Street
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Phone: (02) 6243 3471
Aboriginal Legal Service - Canberra office
Freecall: 1800 634 669
Phone: (02) 6249 8488
Australian Human Rights Commission
General enquiries and publications:
Phone: (02) 9284 9600
Complaints: 1300 656 419
www.humanrights.gov.au
Cancer
The Cancer Council ACT
5 Richmond Avenue
FAIRBURN ACT
Phone: (02) 6257 9999
Helpline: 13 11 20
www.actcancer.org
Support & Information
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
Relationships Australia
Freecall: 1300 364 277
Phone: (02) 6122 7100
www.relationships.com.au
Men's Domestic Violence Helpline
Freecall: 1800 000 599
Women's Domestic Violence Helpline
Freecall: 1800 007 339
QUITS - Smokers Information and Treatment
Phone: 13 18 48
Mensline
Freecall: 1300 789 978
www.menslineaus.org.au
Australian Organ Donor Register
Freecall: 1800 777 203
