Information
The Viral Hepatitis Toolkit is a collection of videos and resources designed for Queensland-based health and community service workers who engage with people who are living with, or at risk of, viral hepatitis. Curative hepatitis C treatment is available for all people living with hepatitis C. Vaccination and treatment is available for people at risk of or living with hepatitis B. For more information please call Hepatitis Queensland on 1800 437 222 or visit hepqld.asn.au
Training
On Request Hepatitis Workshops
Hepatitis Queensland can deliver education tailored to your organisation’s requirements. Presented by our experienced educators, sessions are available via face-to-face and online.
Content covered:
- The difference between hepatitis B and C
- How viral hepatitis is transmitted
- Testing for hepatitis B and C
- Treatment and management options
- How we can eliminate hepatitis locally and impact global elimination
- Overview of point of care testing in Australia
- Overview of sexually transmitted infections and HIV
Services that may benefits from our workshops include:
- Alcohol and drug services
- Community and social services organisations
- Staff working with or supporting clients affected by, or at risk of, viral hepatitis
- Aged care facilities
- Local hospitals
- Youth services
- Housing or homelessness services
- Staff in the personal care industry
- Staff in construction, water management and other related industries.
Workshop bookings can be made online.
