Volunteer of the Month, March 2018
I am a Master of Public Health focusing on Epidemiology. I am interested in applied research in health promotion.
What inspired me to become a Hepatitis Victoria volunteer
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.
One of my favorite Hepatitis Victoria sessions or moments.
I attended the Communication event of delivering Hepatitis prevention at a festival in North Richmond. I have never met so many Vietnamese communities as that day. Of course, we welcomed many other people with varied backgrounds.
What tips do I have for new volunteers?
If you have a passion, make sure you follow it and seek a chance to make it come true. If you like health promotion, Hepatitis Victoria is always a good place to involve in.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands where we work - the lands of the Woi-Wurrung Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations. We express our gratitude to them for their continued care and curation of these lands and waters. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
LiverWELL observes and honours the Kulin Nation's intrinsic connection to land, sky and water, and the creator Bunjil. LiverWELL is committed to being led and informed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders on bridging health outcomes for communities and improving liver health.