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LiverWELL collaborated with PEASER (Pilipino Elderly Association of SouthEast Region) to raise awareness of hepatitis B on the 9th of March. Alain spoke about the importance of hepatitis B for the Filipino community living in Australia, reiterating important messages about spreading the information to families, friends and loved ones.

During the last week of February and the first week of March, LiverWELL was on the road delivering hepatitis B sessions to AMEP (Adult Migrant English Program) classes at Holmesglen.

We are now hiring an Interim Health Promotion Manager
And a Interim Health Promotion Team Officer

The Kirby Institute at the University of NSW and the Flinders University International Centre for Point-of-Care Testing have been funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health to establish a National Australian HCV Point-of-Care Testing Program, consisting of a network of sites providing services to people at high risk of acquiring HCV infection.

LiverWELL and St Vincent's Hospital have collaborated to bring you a custom HEPReady Essentials workshop.

20 June 2025, 10 - 12:30pm

St John Ambulance is offering free first aid training for people living in the West of Melbourne, or with strong ties to the area. 

VH2025 committee have announced that this year’s conference will be held in
Melbourne, VIC.

We honoured the Year of the Snake at the
2025 Glen Waverley Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival.

Hello, I am Shrizu. Originally I am a registered nurse from Nepal. I completed my Master of Public Health at Australian Catholic University. Currently, I am a patient care assistant at Mercy Health East Melbourne. As a nurse and graduate in public health, I have developed a strong interest in liver health and its critical role in the overall well-being of an individual.

The City of Greater Dandenong granted Meantepy Hoeung the Young Leader of the Year Award late last week. Tepy was honoured due to her continued commitment to community health and raising awareness through running events and sessions.

Did you know that individuals diagnosed with hepatitis B and their families often experience fear and stress due to the mandatory health assessments required for visa applications by the Department of Home Affairs?

These scholarships are designed to ensure diverse and representative voices are heard at VH2025, fostering a collaborative and inclusive approach to addressing viral hepatitis in the region.