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Are you a not-for-profit or community organisation that wants to help us raise awareness this World Hepatitis Day?

The 2025-26 federal Budget shows welcome investment in health with a strong commitment to improving primary health and access to medicines for Australians.

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.

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.

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.