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Info and Support Line Volunteers: Fred Will Debra Michele Steve Karan Louise Janette Education Coordinator: Tess Opie
About the Cover
Hepatitis B Coordinator Elaine Lloyd Educators: Nicole Taylor Michelle Spudic (Rural) Imogen Dayman
Auckland photo CC eGuide Travel (flickr.com/photos/ eguidetravel/292225913), globes photo CC Tup Wanders (flickr.com/ photos/tupwanders/79476476)
Peer Education Coordinator: Maggie McCabe
Correspondence: Please send all correspondence to The Editor at PO Box 782, Kent Town, SA 5071, or email james@hepatitissa.asn.au.
Peer Educator Mentor: Fred Robertson Peer Educators: James Karan Dean Megan Penni Will
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Information and Resources Coordinator: Cecilia Lim Information and Resources Volunteers: Alyona Amanda Dayna Phil Philip Yvonne Publications Officer: James Morrison Information and Resources Officer: Rose Magdalene ICT Support Officer: Bryan Soh-Lim Librarian: Joy Sims BOARD Chairperson: Arieta Papadelos Vice-Chairperson: Lisa Carter Secretary: Lindsay Krassnitzer Treasurer: Darrien Bromley
Contents 1
The Liver Cancer Burden
2
The Auckland Statement
4
PBS Problems
6
Dean’s Story
8 Clinical & Community Collaboration 10
CNP Report
12
C Health Inspirations
14
Calming the C
15
Why They Stay Away
Senior Staff Representative: Kerry Paterson Ordinary Members: Gillian Bridgen Catherine Ferguson Bill Gaston Carol Holly Jeff Stewart
Disclaimer: Views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of Hepatitis SA. Information contained in this newsletter is not intended to take the place of medical advice given by your doctor or specialist.
Useful Contacts & Community Links Hepatitis SA
Provides information, education and support to people affected by hepatitis B and C and to health and community workers. We offer free education sessions, printed information, telephone information and support, referrals and a clean needle program. Hepatitis SA also facilitates Calming the C, a support group for people affected by hepatitis C. Office Tel: (08) 8362 8443 Hepatitis SA Helpline: 1300 437 222 (cost of a local call anywhere in SA).
MOSAIC & P.E.A.C.E.
Relationships Australia (SA) provides support, education, information and referrals for people affected by hepatitis C through these two services. MOSAIC is for anyone whose life is affected by hepatitis C, and P.E.A.C.E. is for people from non-Englishspeaking backgrounds. MOSAIC (08) 8340 2022 P.E.A.C.E. (08) 8245 8100
Nunkuwarrin Yunti
An Aboriginal-controlled community health service with a clean needle program and liver clinic. (08) 8406 1600
Clean Needle Programs
To find out about programs operating in SA, contact the Alcohol and Drug Information Service. 1300 131 340
SAVIVE
Provides peer-based support, information and education for people who use drugs, and is a Clean Needle Program outlet. (08) 8334 1699
Hepatitis Helpline
This hotline, formerly operated by Drug & Alcohol Services South Australia, has now been handed over to Hepatitis SA: see the Hepatitis SA listing above.
SA Sex Industry Network (SA-SIN)
Promotes the health, rights and wellbeing of sex workers. (08) 8334 1666
Community Access & Services SA
The Adelaide Dental Hospital
The hospital has a specially funded clinic where people with hepatitis C who also have a Health Care Card can receive priority dental care. Call us at Hepatitis SA for a referral on (08) 8362 8443.
Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council of SA (ADAC) Ensures the development of effective programs to reduce harm related to substance misuse in Aboriginal communities. (08) 8351 9031
Aboriginal Health Council SA
Peak body representing Aboriginal communitycontrolled health services and substance misuse services in SA. AHCSA is the ‘health voice ’ for all Aboriginal people in SA, advocating for the community and supporting workers with appropriate Aboriginal health programs. (08) 8273 7200
(Formerly Vietnamese Community in Australia (SA Chapter)) Provides social services and support to the Vietnamese community, including alcohol and drug education, and a clean needle program. (08) 8447 8821
Are you interested in volunteering with Hepatitis SA? Please give us a call on (08) 8362 8443 or drop us a line at admin@hepatitissa.asn.au and let us know. We rely on volunteers for many of our vital services.
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