Viral hepatitis damages the liver, is a potentially deadly disease affecting 2% of the community.  And yet it is preventable, and we need a greater reponse to that more people are tested and treated.
 
Stigma and discrimination is a pressing issue for many people with viral hepatitis and can have a wide-ranging impact on both their own health as well as the community as a whole. When people feel stigmatised, it may affect their ability to access the services that they need. 

It is illegal is Australia to discriminate against anybody on the basis of their hepatitis status – whether hepatitis B or hepatitis C. However, many people with hepatitis continue to report facing negative attitudes and suspicion within their communities and this may lead to them choosing not to disclose their hepatitis status -  keeping hepatitis hidden in the community. 

Hepatitis Victoria works to stop the stigma related to hepatitis by striving to educate the community about the virus and to empower people with hepatitis to become self-advocates and to redress any discrimination they may have experienced – including working with them for the duration of any legal cases. 

We provides training on best practice around hepatitis in relation to infection control procedures and OH&S guidelines.  We also have a Public Speakers Bureau so you can book speakers who will share their lived experience.

Hepatitis Victoria also provides advice and expertise to government and other influential bodies on matters relating to hepatitis. 

For more information see www.hepvic.org.au, or phone our Infoline on 1800703003, or contact us on admin@hepvic.org.au

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cohealth - North Melbourne

Services include: Paediatric Physiotherapy,Occupational Therapy,Speech Pathology and Youth Workers.

The Salvation Army Crossroads Family Violence Service (CFVS)

The Salvation Army Crossroads Family Violence Service (CFVS) is a State-wide service situated in the Northern suburbs of metropolitan Victoria.  CFVS provides a diverse suite of services.  These specialist family violence services include: safety planning, risk and safety assessment, outreach case management for women and women with children; secondary consultations; mental health supports; participation in NCARS; Safe at Home Program; Childrens Program; Outposted services, a range of emergency and crisis dispersed refuge accomodation and support models; a telephone support and intake service; as well as community education.  CFVS is also a partner in the integrated Whittlesea 'Families @ Home' program.
CFVS moved to a dispersed refuge model in 2006 as this model enables women and women with children to live in a safe and secure location while living independently.

headspace centres are here for you. Whether you need information or someone to talk to - headspace can set you up with expert support. Please visit the website to find all you need to know about your closest centre.

headspace - Collingwood

headspace Collingwood 

Services including aged care information, adult day programs, respite care, social support, socialisation, home & community care, home help, personal care, employment and training, job searching, vocational guidance, immigration services. Early Settlement, Youth programs Service Restriction: Migrant up to 5 years

Spectrum MRC

Services including aged care information, adult day programs, respite care, social support, home & community care, home help, personal care, education and training, settlement and family services.

Young People's Health Service (Royal Childrens Hospital)

The Young People's Health Service (YPHS) is a nurse led primary health care service that provides opportunistic and strategic health interventions to young people who are homeless or marginalised between the ages of 12 and 24 years in Melbourne's CBD. Clinical outreach is provided to refuges and street outreach assists to connect with young people on their terms and their turf

Frontyard Youth Services

South Port UnitingCare

South Port UnitingCare, enables disadvantaged people within the local community to live to their full potential by providing opportunities for development and active participation in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Uniting South Melbourne

Anglicare Victoria - Glenroy

Youth Programs: Services including Adolescent Case Management Service (ACMS); STARS counselling; homework club, and royal district nursing service outreach nurse for adolescents

Youth Outreach Services - Alcohol and Other Drugs

Youth Outreach Services (young people aged 12-21 years who live, work or spend time in the City of Boroondara and Whitehorse) – specialist youth AOD clinicians providing counselling, outreach support and case management for young people and their families affected by substance use.

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Youth support group in Brunswick

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