HepatitisWA (Inc) is a non-profit community-based organisation providing free services to the community. HepatitisWA aims to assist in obtaining the best possible care and support for people affected by hepatitis, reducing discrimination and stigma directed at people living with viral hepatitis and raising community awareness in relation to hepatitis.
Our services include:
- Support services for people who are affected by hepatitis by providing advice and support on living well with hepatitis, treatment options, managing treatments and referral. Support staff can be accessed by telephone, e-mail or face to face meetings by appointment. Peer support can be arranged. Contact 92279806 for more information.
- The Hepatitis Helpline is available to every member of the community by contacting 9328 8538 (Metro) or 1800 800 070 (Country).
- Community development in the form of:
- education workshops and events for all members of the community including youth through schools and youth at risk.
- workforce development for all workplaces, pharmacies, health professionals and service providers in metropolitan and rural WA. Contact (08)9227 9802 for more information.
The purpose of HepatitisWA is to respond effectively to the needs of people affected by hepatitis, and to enhance community awareness, health and wellbeing through information dissemination, education, support and advocacy in relation to hepatitis.
The vision of HepatitisWA is to provide leadership in developing a world where people affected by hepatitis are able to maximize their health and wellbeing; and where hepatitis will be eliminated.
Please visit our website for more information on viral hepatitis, latest news and access to resources.
| Address |
187 Beaufort Street HIGHGATE WA 6003 |
| Tel | 08 9328 8538 |
| Website | www.hepatitiswa.com.au |