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What inspired me to become a Hepatitis Victoria volunteer is my love of science and wanting to help communities such as my own (South Sudanese).

I have an interest in public health and wanted to gain a better understanding of the organisation and services in which it provides.

I grew up in Vietnam where Hepatitis is still a public health concern. I wish to continue my passion of preventing the spread of Hepatitis for the community. Hepatitis Victoria shares my care and I wish to contribute to this mutual goal.

I have lived in Greater Dandenong for almost 20 years and I am a local lawyer and former SBS radio broadcaster.

Over the years, as an active community member and Councillor, I have had the opportunity to listen to and connect with people from all walks of life who call our city home, to listen to their needs and to support them through their challenges

I am lucky enough to work in all our lived experience engagement programs and coordinate all our amazing volunteers. I began as a volunteer here 4 years ago and my background is in the mental health sector.

As a Master of Public Health student, I’m passionate and believe in contributing to and acting in collaboration with World Health Organisation’s sustainable development goals. To achieve this, the eradication of infectious disease is fundamental.

I am a HEP Hero because I want to contribute to the elimination of the global epidemic of viral hepatitis by educating and empowering people because everyone deserves to live a longer and healthier life, free from stigma and discrimination.

I am a Youth worker, Drug and Alcohol worker who has worked within community and supported health research work overseas. I am also an instructor in Yoga Nidra which is a form of relaxation and meditation.

I am a Nurse who has worked in lots of different health care settings…..always seem to end up working in prison health care. Prison patient populations are disproportionately affected by blood borne viruses.

One of my favourite moments has been helping out at the stall at the Springvale Snow Festival because there were so many people from different backgrounds who came for information so it was rewarding to be able to educate and help them.

I became aware of the consequences of chronic viral hepatitis whilst working overseas in developing countries. I was even involved in mass vaccination campaigns that I now realize may have spread viral hepatitis. In emergency situations these days different technologies and resources are much improved.