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I contracted the hepatitis C from IV drug use between 1979 and 1983. At that time I was experimenting with IV drugs, which was quite common amongst my peers. In those days there was no public awareness about the transmission of blood borne viruses.

“I am a Hep Hero because I care deeply about the 250,000 Australians living with hepatitis C of which I am one; and the need for all of us to access the new drugs through the PBS as soon as possible. I am doing all in my power to influence the government to do this, as has been done in most overseas countries. Every voice counts!”

I arrived from Scotland in 1971 as part of the British boy’s immigrant movement, with my green 3-piece suit and $23. I had just turned 17 years old and the adventure began. My family was back in Scotland and being on my own I fell into some bad company and got involved with heroin. By 1976 I had changed my life around and did not use intravenous drugs never again.

“I am a Hep Hero because I’m “sick and tired” of feeling isolated about having hep C”

“I am a Hep Hero because I believe that by being out and open about being hepatitis positive is the only way to reduce the stigma and discrimination that continues to force people living with hepatitis to live in secret and shame.”