ASHM Resources
ASHM develops a comprehensive range of practical resources to support the HIV, viral hepatitis and sexual health workforce. See ashm.org.au/resources
ASHM Education
ASHM offers introductory and advanced training to support the primary healthcare sector including face to face , online and hepatitis B prescriber programs.
ASHM Conferences
ASHM Conference and Events Division run the biennial Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference, as well as the biennial Australasian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Conference (AVHEC). The Conference and Events Division is an independent division within the Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM), specifically established to support the medical, health and scientific sectors via the delivery of professional, memorable, and successful conferences and events. For more information visit https://ashm.org.au/conferences/our-services/conference-management/
Vaccination is provided free for priority populations by a number of State and Territory Governments and can be ordered by GPs through the health department. See State or Territory below for details and information on accessing the vaccine. Vaccination for household and sexual contacts of those with HBV is provided free in the ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC and WA.
Australian Capital Territory
Contact the Immunisation Branch to order vaccine.
New South Wales
Groups eligible for free vaccination
GP order form for free vaccine
Northern Territory
Vaccination for some groups is funded by the Northern Territory Department of Health - contact your local Centre for Disease Control
Queensland
Groups eligible for free vaccination
Order form for free vaccine
South Australia
Groups eligible for free vaccination
Order form for free vaccine
Victoria
Groups eligible for free vaccination
Order form for free vaccine
Tasmania
Contact the Public Health Hotline
Western Australia
Groups eligible for free vaccination
Order form for free vaccine
Decision making in hepatitis B – two-page quick reference guide covering who to test, how to test and interpret results, initial assessment, phases of disease, ongoing monitoring, and when to refer for treatment. Web: https://www.ashm.org.au/resources/decision-making-in-hepatitis-b/
B Seen, B Heard: Hepatitis B from our perspective
Web: https://www.ashm.org.au/resources/b-seen-b-heard-hepatitis-b-from-our-perspective/
HepBhelp - aims to assist Australian GPs in the further investigation and management of patients diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B.
Web: www.hepbhelp.org.au
‘The Hepatitis B Story’ – an educational tool in plain English, designed for use by healthcare workers with clients with limited health literacy who are newly diagnosed
Web: https://www.svhm.org.au/health-professionals/specialist-clinics/g/gastroenterology/publications
Australian Immunisation Handbook – the online resource provides information on vaccination procedures
Web: https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/
National hepatitis B testing policy - provides advice on appropriate testing pathways using currently available technologies for all health professionals ordering and interpreting tests for hepatitis B.
Web: https://testingportal.ashm.org.au/national-hbv-testing-policy/
Australian consensus recommendations for the management of hepatitis B infection
Web: https://www.gesa.org.au/education/clinical-information/hbv-consensus-statement/
Third National Hepatitis B Strategy 2018 – 2022 – sets aspirational targets and outlines priority actions to reduce transmission of, and morbidity and mortality caused by, hepatitis B
Web: https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/ohp-bbvs-1/$File/Hep-B-Third-Nat-Strategy-2018-22.pdf
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Strategy – sets aspirational targets and outlines priority actions to reduce the transmission of and morbidity and mortality caused by BBVs and STIs in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Web: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-blood-borne-viruses-and-sexually-transmissible-infections-strategy-2018-2022
Australian Indigenous Health Info Net Infectious conditions – Hepatitis– provides information and facts on hepatitis
Web: https://healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/learn/health-topics/infectious-conditions/publications/?&topicid=198&topic=hepatitis&pagenum=1&sorter=1
Infection Control Guidelines – outlines the principles involved in, and the procedures necessary for, the prevention of the transmission of infectious diseases
Web: www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/icg-guidelines-index.htm
LAB Tests Online
Liver Disease – provides information on liver complications
Web: http://www.labtestsonline.org.au/learning/index-of-conditions/liver-disease
All good website provides resources on hepatitis B in several languages.
Web: http://www.allgood.org.au/
Australia's STI Management Guidelines for primary care providers - a concise and comprehensive reference for testing, treatment and management of sexually transmissible infections.
Web: www.sti.guidelines.org.au
Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project – uses a range of indicators to estimate the burden of disease and also the uptake of treatment and care
Web: https://www.ashm.org.au/resources/viral-hepatitis-mapping-project/
Annual Surveillance Reports – comprehensive analysis of HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections in Australia
Web: https://kirby.unsw.edu.au/report-type/annual-surveillance-reports
Stigma, Discrimination, and Hepatitis B: A review of current research
Web: https://siren.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Stigma-Discrimination-and-Hepatitis-B-A-review-of-current-research.pdf
Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association Ltd (AACMA) – able to provide contact details of qualified practitioners
Web: www.acupuncture.org.au
Australian Chinese Medical Association Inc (ACMA) – offers a wide range of services, including ACMA Medical Practitioner Directory
Web: www.acma.org.au
Australian Childhood Immunisation Register – enquiries (ACIR) 1800 653 809
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/medicare/australian-childhood-immunisation-register
Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) – provides information and resources about alcohol and other drug problems
Web: www.adf.org.au
Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL) – provides information and education on illicit drug use
Web: www.aivl.org.au
Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) – guidelines and promotion of research and clinical standards
Web: www.gesa.org.au
Hepatitis Australia – provides useful information on hepatitis B
Web: www.hepatitisaustralia.com
HepLink Australia - Link to hepatitis information, support and treatment for anyone, anywhere in Australia.
Web: www.heplink.au | Phone 1800 437 222
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) – the national peak Aboriginal health body representing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services throughout Australia
Web: www.naccho.org.au
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) - 1300 131 450
Web: https://www.tisnational.gov.au/
The Kirby Institute for infection and immunity in society – coordinates national surveillance programs, population health and epidemiological research, clinical research and clinical trials.
Web: http://kirby.unsw.edu.au/
The Doherty Institute WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis – the centre performs a broad range of activities supporting global control of viral hepatitis, including basic research and reference virology, surveillance, treatment and prevention initiatives, and training and capacity building.
Web: https://www.doherty.edu.au/whoccvh
Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society –provides social research information in relation to hepatitis B.
Web: www.latrobe.edu.au/arcshs
Centre for Social Research in Health – provides social research information in relation to HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C.
Web: https://www.unsw.edu.au/arts-design-architecture/our-research/research-centres-institutes/centre-social-research-health/our-projects
ACT Health – provides resources and information on health issues
Web: https://health.act.gov.au/
Hepatitis ACT – provides information and health promotion activities to raise awareness about viral hepatitis to people in the Canberra community
Web: https://hepatitisact.com.au/
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service – provide a culturally safe, holistic health care service for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of the ACT and surrounding regions
Web: www.winnunga.org.au
Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC) – is the peak representative body and voice of Aboriginal communities on health in NSW
Web: www.ahmrc.org.au
Hepatitis NSW – provides information and resources to people living with viral hepatitis and healthcare workers
Web: www.hep.org.au
Multicultural Health Communication Service NSW – provides information and services to assist health professionals to communicate with culturally and linguistically diverse communities throughout NSW
Web: www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au
Multicultural HIV and Hepatitis Service (MHAHS) – works to respond to HIV and hepatitis among culturally and linguistically diverse communities; provides support services and resources in many languages
Web: www.mhahs.org.au
NSW Health – provides resources, information and statistical data on health issues
Web: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
Questions and Answers about Hepatitis B Vaccination
Web: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/hepatitis/Pages/default.aspx
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead Hepatitis B Fact Sheet for Parents
Web: www.chw.edu.au/parents/factsheets/hepb.htm
NSW hepatitis B strategy 2014-2020
Web: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/hepatitis/Pages/hep-b-strategy.aspx
Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT)
Web: http://www.amsant.org.au/
Department of Health NT – Centre for Disease Control – provides resources and information on health issues
Web: www.health.nt.gov.au
Northern Territory AIDS and Hepatitis Council (NTAHC) – works to prevent transmission of HIV, Hepatitis C & STIs
Web: www.ntahc.org.au
Department of Health QLD – provides resources and information on health issues
Web: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/
Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland Ltd (ECCQ) – represents in the interests of people from CALD backgrounds
Web: https://eccq.com.au/bbv-resources/
Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) – is the peak body representing the Community Controlled Health Sector in Queensland at both a state and national level
Web: https://www.qaihc.com.au
Hepatitis Queensland – provides support services, information and training to people affected by, or at risk of viral hepatitis
Web: www.hepqld.asn.au
University of Queensland – Schools of Medicine – provides education for Queensland health care professionals, specialising in the domains of HIV, sexual health, and viral hepatitis
Web: https://www.uq.edu.au/
Queensland Hepatitis B Action Plan 2019-2022
Web: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/601891/qh-hepb-action-plan.pdf
Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia (AHCSA)
Web: www.ahcsa.org.au
Department of Health SA – provides resources and information on health issues and hepatitis B
Web: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/infectious+diseases/hepatitis/hepatitis+b+-+including+symptoms+treatment+and+prevention
Hepatitis South Australia – provides information and services to South Australians affected by hepatitis C and hepatitis B
Web: http://hepatitissa.asn.au/
South Australian Hepatitis B Implementation Plan 2019-2023
Web: South Australian Hepatitis B Implementation Plan 2019-2023
Department of Health and Human Services Tasmania – provides resources and information on health issues
Web: www.dhhs.tas.gov.au
Tasmanian Aboriginal Health Service
Email: [email protected]
Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis & Related Diseases – provides information and resources and works to minimize the impact of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C in the community
Web: www.tascahrd.org.au
Department of Health Victoria – provides information and resources on public health issues
Web: www.health.vic.gov.au
Hepatitis B- immunisation for children
Web: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/HealthyLiving/hepatitis-b-immunisation
HIV, Hepatitis & STI Education and Resource Centre – provides resources and information on HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections
Web: https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/statewide-services/victorian-hiv-service/hiv-hepatitis-sti-education-resource-centre
LiverWELL – provide access and referral to information, care, treatment and support for people affected by or at risk of viral hepatitis
Web: https://liverwell.org.au/
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) – is Victoria’s peak representative Aboriginal health body and champions community control and health equality for Aboriginal communities
Web: https://www.vaccho.org.au/
Victorian hepatitis B strategy 2016-2020
Web: https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/about/publications/policiesandguidelines/victorian-hepatitis-b-strategy-2016-2020
Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) – is the peak body representing 20 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services across Western Australia at a State and National level
Web: www.ahcwa.org
Department of Health WA – provides resources and information on health issues
Web: https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Hepatitis-B
Hepatitis Western Australia – provides support for people affected by hepatitis and works to raise community awareness in relation to hepatitis
Web: www.hepatitiswa.com.au/
WA Hepatitis B Strategy 2019-2023
Web: https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/Files/Corporate/general-documents/Sexual-Health/PDF/Strategy/2019-2023/Hepatitis-B-strategy.pdf
The Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand – promotes education and research of viral hepatitis, early detection and long-term follow up of chronic hepatitis B & C
Web: www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/
Hepatitis B Patient Factsheets
Web: https://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/hepatitis/hepatitis-b
Hepatitis B Follow-up Programme
Web: https://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/healthcare-professionals/hepatitis-b-health-professionals
American Association for the study of liver diseases (AASLD) – provide practice guidelines, educational conferences, training programs and professional publications
Web: www.aasld.org
American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) – provides resources and information on liver disease to health professionals and consumers
Web: www.gastro.org
American Liver Foundation (ALF) – provides resources and information on liver disease to health professionals and consumers
Web: www.liverfoundation.org/
Asian Pacific Association for the study of the liver (APASL) – produce guidelines and hold scientific educational symposia/ conferences periodically
Web: http://apasl.info/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – National Centre for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
Web: www.cdc.gov
European Association of the study of the liver (EASL) – produce guidelines, promotes research, supports wider education, and provides input to European liver policies
Web: www.easl.eu
Hepatitis B Foundation – is dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected by hepatitis B worldwide
Web: www.hepb.org
New Zealand Society of Gastroenterology – provides resources and information on liver disease to health professionals and consumers
Web: www.nzsg.org.nz
The Coalition to Eradicate Viral Hepatitis in Asia Pacific (CEVHAP) – was established as a multidisciplinary body to advocate for public policy reforms that aim to reduce the burden of viral hepatitis in Asia-Pacific
Web: www.cevhap.org
World Health Organisation (WHO) hepatitis B fact sheet
Web: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs204/en/
World Hepatitis Alliance – is composed of over 170 organisations who work in the field of viral hepatitis, representing every region of the world. They are patient-led and patient-driven; the global voice for the 500 million people worldwide living with viral hepatitis
Web: http://www.worldhepatitisalliance.org/en/