In Our Library

With the rise of easy access to all manner of information in video format it can be difficult to ‘weed out’ unreliable resources and find those that are really relevant and trustworthy. So – we’ve done that work for you and have collected videos that contain useful, up-to-date and credible information about hepatitis and the liver in general. These brief videos are particularly useful for anyone who may be concerned about their liver health.

The selection below is taken from our library catalogue – for the complete listing go to bit.ly/3sh3Dpw.

Hepatitis NSW, Sydney, 2021. Video 2.38 minutes

Nat and Suze are about to visit a local shelter and have a conversation about whether starting treatment for hep C is “worth the effort”. They discuss their experiences and, for one, their reservations about getting tested and treated, with an end result that they decide that getting rid of hep C is a massive win that anyone should make a priority in their lives.

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Hepatitis Queensland, Brisbane, 2021. Video 59 seconds

Identifies the five main causes of liver disease and gives information about simple lifestyle behaviours that can reduce the risk of serious liver disease. As well as eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and drinking alcohol responsibly, anyone can see their GP for a liver check and hepatitis test.

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Hepatitis Queensland, Brisbane, 2021. Video 1:00 minute

This powerful animation uses beautiful artwork to show how hep B is transmitted, what effects it has, the importance of getting tested and what preventative or treatment is available. It encourages viewers to have a yarn about getting tested at their nearest clinic. Developed with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Hepatitis Australia, LiverWELL, Canberra, Melbourne 2020. Video 1:20 minutes

Learn more about hepatitis C (and the incidence in Australia and India), some of the risk and transmission factors, how you might know that you have it, and how to organise to get tested and treated. Includes specific information about dental or medical transmission risks in Australia and India.

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Hepatitis Queensland, Brisbane, 2020. Video 1:52 minutes

This animation begins with Ayanda visiting her antenatal clinic where she talks to the nurse about her mother testing positive for hep B. They discuss how hepatitis B may affect her pregnancy and baby—what the specific risks may be and what precautions she can take to protect herself and her baby.

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Hepatitis NSW, Sydney, 2020. Video 1:37 minutes

Explains the steps you can take towards a healthier liver. Outlines what may cause liver disease, what tests are available to test liver health and what they involve, what treatment or preventative measures can be taken for hep B or C, and what other factors will influence liver health.

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Hepatitis Queensland, Brisbane, 2020. Video 1:22 minutes.

Lists specific careers that could involve a higher risk or exposure to hepatitis. It aims to assist workplaces to be better informed with information about measures that can be taken to protect staff such as vaccination, PPE, hygiene measure, provision of up-todate training and information.

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HealthDirect, Canberra, 2019. Video 3:23 minutes.

General information about the role of a GP and what they can do for you, some important things to consider when choosing your GP, and what costs might be involved. Would be of particular interest to those who may be new to the country and unfamiliar with our medical system.

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