Yarnin’ Up Hep C New education resources for Indigenous communities. Two written resources designed to encourage conversations in Indigenous communities about Hep C and Hep C prevention have recently been produced in S.A. The Commonwealth Government funded this through our State HIV and HCV Programs Unit and many local communities and organisations participated in their development, including the Hep C Council.
Community Leaflet The first resource is a small leaflet meant for the metro area. It gives basic information about Hep C and how to avoid infection and has been designed to fit in wallets and back pockets.
Education Booklet The second resource is a booklet for use by trained workers who are in a situation where they can talk with a person in more detail to answer questions and elaborate on the issues specific to them. There are 4 sections in the booklet: 1. 2. 3. 4.
What is Hep C? How is Hep C transmitted? Treatment and Care Getting Support in Metro. Adelaide
Each section has an introduction followed by a question and answer ‘wheel’ that you can turn in order to find answers to commonly asked questions. Many South Australian Aboriginal organisations have been sent free copies from the first print run. The Hep C Council has copies of both these resources, however the Education Booklet may only be viewed at this stage due to a limited number of copies. You can go to the cope website to see them at www.cope.edu.au and click on documents at the top right of the page. Or to find out more contact Jen Hamer Relationships Australia SA (8245 8100).
Hepatitis C Community News
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