In Our Library

If you’ve been diagnosed with liver disease (or know someone who has) the news can be overwhelming. But there are some really great resources available to step you through understanding the possible impacts on your life, and how to deal with them in a positive way.

The following publications, videos, apps and websites offer information for, and by, people who are affected by liver disease. They include general information about your liver, how to stay healthy, how to organise health appointments, and some personal insights into living with a health issue.

These resources, and more, are also available via our online catalogue – click on the green ‘search our catalogue’ link at the top of the library home page (hepatitissa. asn.au/library) and click on ‘Browse topics’ > ‘Australian Community Resources’.

Free phone app designed to • create reminders for medications • schedule your upcoming medical appointments • add your test results • keep your liver health notes all in one place • deliver up-to-date information about liver health news • provide links to self-management guides on eating, drinking, exercise and feeling well. Available in Arabic, Burmese, Simplified Chinese, English, Thai and Vietnamese.

Hepatitis and liver health news and views from SA including healthy living tips, specific dietary advice, transmission information, treatment and testing updates, services available, personal stories etc.

Anyone can get liver disease and most people do not know they have it. This short video lists the risk factors and the simple lifestyle behaviours that can reduce the risk of serious liver disease. The webpage includes links to further information and directories.

A selection of personal stories from people in Australia who have been affected by hepatitis B or hepatitis C. They discuss the challenges they have faced, what they have learned on their journey and, for some, the joy of being cured of hepatitis C.

Information about: eating well, getting active, feeling well, being drink aware and helping you to care for yourself and your mob. With links to more resources for each of these issues.

To help understand the process (and results) of being tested for hepatitis B to living well with chronic (life-long) HBV. Designed to help people who are at risk of, or have been recently diagnosed with HBV. Available in Chinese, English, Italian, Khmer and Vietnamese.

Sydney Swans legend Brett Kirk teams up with the experts in Mindfulness, Smiling Mind, to show you how you can use mindfulness in different areas of your life, to find a calmer and happier you. Focusing on relaxation in the time of COVID-19

A bi-lingual (Pitjantjatjara and English) step by step guide on hepatitis B and liver health: what HBV is, how it is (and isn’t) transmitted, treatment, how to live well with it, how it may affect pregnancy, and who you may have to tell. Read-only online, or contact us for hard copies.

Helpful hints about eating difficulties, low/no salt foods, managing symptoms (itchy skin, confusion etc.), dealing with emotions, and some contacts for transport and support services. NB: some services may not be available due to COVID restriction and/ or other changes.