Reveal project
Developing resources and referrals for all types of liver disease Provide your thoughts on improving support for those experiencing liver disease
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p to 40% of Australians currently live with fatty liver disease. Many of whom will develop more serious conditions like non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, and even liver cancer.
Hepatitis Victoria/LiverWELL® is undertaking a project (called Reveal) to develop resources and extend its current information provision, support and referral services to include all forms of liver disease. The first step in this process involves consulting with health professionals who work with people who have liver disease, as well as those experiencing the disease themselves, to gather their input.
There are two online surveys – one for health workers and one for those living with liver conditions.
Complete the survey now. All survey responses will be treated confidentially and privacy is assured. There’ll also be the opportunity to participate in a more personal way through an interview process conducted over the phone. If you’d like to register to participate in this way, please contact Martin Forrest, martin@hepvic.org.au in the first instance. The information collected, will focus on learning about . . .
• The liver health conditions that are
of the greatest concern or interest.
• Most appropriate and accessible
types of health promotion education and associated resources to meet the identified needs.
• Referral pathways and available •
service directories.
Community attitudes and awareness of liver disease, the impacts of stigma and discrimination on people living with liver disease.
“... to help meet your liver health needs.” Providing your input is easy – online or via the phone Whether you are currently living with a liver condition, or you are part of the health workforce who support those who do, you are invited to provide your feedback.
If you are a health worker and know someone with a lived experience who would like to contribute, please ask them to complete the online survey or phone (03) 9385 9111.
What will happen next? The information and feedback provided will be analysed to identify needs and gaps, ultimately informing resource and service developments to best provide information, support and referral to the community and workforce. Stay tuned . . . we’ll provide more information as the project progresses.
World Liver Day 2020 Did you know?
liver is your largest internal organ, • Your performing up to 500 functions to keep you healthy.
than six million Australians are or • More have been affected by liver disease. than 7,000 Australians die each • More year from chronic liver disease.
Improve your liver health For World Liver Day 2020, consider the impacts of the current COVID-19 restrictions on your liver health. Visit www.liverwell.org.au/your-liver-health/ world-liver-day/ for tips on supporting your liver health while at home for extended periods of time, with reduced access to loved ones, support networks and the outdoors.
Share and win!
Show how you’ve been kind to your liver by posting on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn by Friday 22 May, and go in the draw to win one of two meals. Our shout! #kindtoyourliver Post a pic of a liver-friendly meal, an indoor exercise routine, something that boosted your spirits, or your favourite mocktail using the #Kindtoyourliver #Stayhome #Kindness On our Facebook, post in the comments section of any post promoting the competition. On Instagram, post in your account and tag @hepvic On our Twitter, post in the comments section of any post promoting the competition. On our Linkedin, post in the comments section of any post promoting the competition.
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