Learning about Hepatitis B with the Boroondara Chinese Citizens Group

LiverWELL recently delivered a hepatitis B education session to approximately 50 members of the Boroondara Chinese Senior Citizens Group, providing an opportunity to increase awareness and understanding of viral hepatitis within the local Chinese-speaking community. The group was predominantly Cantonese-speaking, with Mandarin-speaking attendees also participating. To ensure the information was accessible to everyone, the session was supported by a Cantonese interpreter who also worked as a hepatitis B nurse at the Royal Hospital. Mandarin translation was also provided throughout the presentation, allowing participants to engage with the information and ask questions in their preferred language.

The session generated plenty of interest, questions and discussion, with participants particularly keen to learn about the link between hepatitis B and liver cancer, hepatitis B vaccination, symptoms to be aware of, and the importance of testing for both hepatitis B and hepatitis C. The discussion provided a valuable opportunity to address common questions, share important health information and highlight the importance of early diagnosis and ongoing care. Attendees also received a copy of Little Hep B Hero, which proved to be a popular hit with the group! LiverWELL is proud to continue working with culturally diverse communities to improve understanding of liver health, increase awareness of viral hepatitis and help ensure people can access relevant, culturally appropriate health information.

To organise a session, please email alain@liverwell.org.au.